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Sophia Kim
Sophia Kim is an artist, entrepreneur, and student at the USC Roski School of Art and Design. Her work sits at the intersection of creativity, business, and education, driven by a belief that meaningful learning happens when students are given opportunities to create, lead, and
solve real-world problems.
Before transferring to USC, Sophia attended ArtCenter College of Design, where she developed a foundation
in design thinking and visual storytelling. Alongside her studies, she gained experience working in customer-facing roles and building her own creative projects, experiences that shaped her understanding of
service, leadership, and responsibility.
As a Co-Founder at Infinnovate, Sophia helps design programs that introduce students to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, artificial intelligence, and career readiness. She has contributed to initiatives that have reached hundreds of students across Southern California, connecting classroom learning with real businesses and real experiences.
Sophia believes that no individual succeeds alone. Every opportunity, mentor, challenge, and lesson contributes to who a person becomes. Through her work, she hopes to help students recognize their own potential and understand that their journeys, no matter where they begin, can lead to extraordinary places.
About
Accolades:
International Certificate of Achievement
International Recognition | 2023
Awarded through an international juried art competition recognizing excellence in craftsmanship, creativity, and technical skill. Selected from submissions by student artists worldwide.
Certificate of Congressional Recognition
United States House of Representatives | 2022
Received Congressional Recognition for artistic achievement and excellence in the visual arts. Awarded through a competitive juried exhibition evaluating technical execution, composition, and creative expression.
California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition — Exodus of the Edge
California State Assembly | 2022
Awarded for outstanding artistic achievement and excellence in visual storytelling. Recognized for the original artwork, Exodus of the Edge.
California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition — Garden of Fish
California State Assembly | 2022
Awarded for artistic excellence, originality, and creative achievement. Recognized for the original artwork, Garden of Fish.
Second Place, Drawing Competition
Fullerton Unified School District | 2022
Awarded Second Place in a competitive drawing exhibition. Selected as one of only three recipients from twenty-five applicants based on technical skill, craftsmanship, and creative merit.
Honorable Mention, Drawing Competition
Fullerton Unified School District | 2022
Recognized for exceptional artistic ability and creative achievement in a juried drawing competition.