Sophia Strother

Sophia A. Strother - CLAIMING her past by being the AUTHOR of her future. 

Sophia is the Founder of Empowerment Driven by Knowledge Coalition (EDKC), a nonprofit organization founded in 2008 and L2E Industries. EDKC manages a statewide awareness campaign on Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence titled #GETLOUDGETOUT. Her tireless efforts to raise awareness around domestic violence and sexual abuse led to being commissioned a “Yellow Rose of Texas Award" in 2016 which is given through the Office of the Governor to recognize women for their significant contributions to their communities' and to Texas in the preservation of Texas history, the accomplishments of our present, and the building of the future. Sophia has authored two books “Sophia I’m Back” and “Taking My Life Back” 9 Week Study Guide detailing her own journey of survival and helping others to overcome their adversities. Sophia enthusiastically exhibits her passion by aiding different organizations and ministries to raise sponsorship and grant dollars through live events that have raised over $3.5 million dollars benefitting social, education, and economic issues.



Sophia is a doctoral candidate at Liberty University focusing on Public Policy - diving into the intersectionality of race and sexual trauma. She holds an MBA in Marketing and a BSBA in Business Management from American International College. Simply put Sophia is a survivor thriving, restoration strategist, national advocate, and inspirational speaker.