Sophia Ruggiero currently serves as a Program Coordinator at UPinPC, where she manages and develops content for the organization’s social media platforms and produces a quarterly newsletter focused on marijuana education and awareness. She also supports community outreach efforts by providing health information and educational resources at tabling events throughout Passaic County. Sophia collaborates with the Incorruptible.Us Passaic youth group and delivers the “Don’t Get Vaped In” presentation to educate students about the risks of vaping. She began working with UPinPC as a Research Student in January 2024. Sophia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Montclair State University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from William Paterson University.