An award-winning communications strategist,Sophia Marshall partnerswith organizations to create value and drive impact with strategiccommunications programs. From corporate identity and culture tothought leadership and reputation management, Sophia hasmore than18years of experience in developing and leading integrated communicationsprograms for leading B2B and consumer brands.As the Vice President of Organizational Communications for WellStar, oneof Georgia’s largest and most integrated health systems, Sophiaoverseesthe development and execution ofanintegratedcommunications strategydesigned tofoster alignment, engagement and advocacy among WellStar’s25,000 team members;expansive provider network; and communities across the state. From strategicchange and culture communications tomedia relations and reputations management, Sophia’s teamdrives all aspects of world-class storytelling for the $4B not-for-profithealthsystem.Over the course of her career, Sophia has led multiple communications programs fornationaland globalbrandsincluding GE Power, where she most recently served as Executive Director of CEO & GlobalCulture Communications; GE Industrial Solutions; and Serta Simmons Bedding. She has also heldleadership roles in brand, employee communications, and public relationsfor NASCO, Albany StateUniversity, and UPS.A life-long learner and avid volunteer,Sophia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from AlbanyState University and a Master of Science in Technical & Professional Communication fromSouthernPolytechnicState University.Sophiaresides in the greater Atlanta area withherfamilywhere she alsodedicates her spare time to mentoring young girls and women