Sophia Pearson

Sophia Pearson serves as Director of Social Services for INNclusivity, a nonprofit which supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 12 cities nationwide. She brings ten years of professional experience in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with prior volunteer work in the field. Her career began with several years of direct one-on-one support in homes, schools, and community settings. Upon moving to New Orleans, she joined Raphael Village, a day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, where she taught and was promoted to Director of Supported Employment, assisting individuals in finding jobs and providing job coaching. In her current role at INNclusivity, a newer nonprofit, Sophia handles grant writing, connects with clients to provide ongoing support, authors an inclusive hiring manual distributed to hotel partners, and develops website and social media content . Her work emphasizes inclusive hiring practices and vocational opportunities for the IDD community.