Sophia Turning Robe is a representative, advocate, and leader for Native American youth.

Sophia is a recent graduate of Whitworth University, where she earned her B.A. in Political Science. She currently serves as a Project Coordinator at Sister Sky Inc., a Native American woman-owned company, dedicated to providing culturally conscious training and technical assistance to Tribal communities.

Sophia recently graduated from the 2024 Brave Heart Fellowship at the Center for Native American Youth, where she engaged in a youth-led initiative centered on environmental justice, with a particular focus on advocating for the restoration of salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest. As the 2024 Native Action Network Ambassador, Sophia represented Native Action Network at national events and received mentorship for future leadership roles at the tribal, state, and national levels. In 2023, Sophia graduated from the inaugural cohort of Native Youth Grantmakers with Native Americans in Philanthropy, where she contributed to amplifying Native youth perspectives in philanthropy and helped shape grantmaking efforts for Native-led initiatives.

Sophia is an active leader in her community, serving on the NAACP Spokane Youth Council and as the Vice-Chair for the Spokane Tribe of Indians' Labor Day Celebration Committee.

Sophia was recognized as one of United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) 25 Under 25, an award given to American Indian and Alaska Native youth who demonstrate exceptional development in spiritual, mental, physical, and social well-being.

She proudly represents the Pauquachin First Nation, Siksika Nation, and Spokane Tribe of Indians. In her spare time, Sophia enjoys traveling, participating in traditional hand games, and is a champion powwow dancer.