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Sophia Efthimiatou is Head of Writer Relations & Events at Substack, a role in which she cultivates a supportive environment for creators. In this capacity, she guides writers in producing their best work and achieving professional success on the platform. Her efforts underscore Substack's commitment to helping writers earn a viable living through their craft, emphasizing a community-centric approach to digital publishing. This dedication reflects her deep passion for empowering independent voices and fostering sustainable careers in online media. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Efthimiatou maintains a Substack publication, 'Sophia.' Her writing explores personal essays and observations on everyday life and human experiences, often including reflections on travel through her 'Notes on Travel' series. She holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from Columbia University. Her extensive background spans academic and professional book publishing, time at a literary magazine, and experience with a prominent literary agent. Her published work has appeared in *The Chattahoochee Review*, *McSweeney's*, *Our Town*, *The Faster Times*, and *Mr. Beller's Neighborhood*, alongside a cartoon featured in *The New Yorker*. She interned at *Granta* and has curated various artistic programs and public events.
