Dr. Sofia earned her doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the National University in her home country of Costa Rica. Following her studies, she completed an externship in Wildlife Medicine and Conservation at rescue and rehabilitation centers in Minnesota.

Her desire to continue growing as a veterinarian and her love of other cultures has led her around the world. Over the years, she has lived in South Africa, Egypt and Germany, working with organizations serving local communities at each stop.

She now calls Connecticut home, where she lives with her husband and a growing number of cats. In her free time, she loves exploring the outdoors, discovering plant-based restaurants and visiting Costa Rica every chance she gets.