Sophia Ruddins recently completed her bachelor’s degree in international relations and the global economy at the University of Southern California. Her policy interests are in international trade, international political economy, and international development, along with the respective institutions governing these areas. During her time at USC, she interned with the U.S. Department of Commerce in the Advocacy Center of the International Trade Administration, focusing on foreign government procurement. Sophia was an avid volunteer and leader for the premier community service organization at USC and worked in alumni relations.  She is from Orange County, California.