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Sophie FelderAccount Executive

Sophie comes to Melwood Global as an Account Executive, with a background in strategic communications and public affairs. After studying political science and economics at Yeshiva University, Sophie moved to Washington, D.C. where she gained political experience while working for a lobbying firm. She then spent two years as Regional Director for Government and Public Affairs at the Embassy of Israel, developing strategic relationships with key stakeholders and building the Embassy brand online. Sophie regularly wrote official briefs and spoke publicly on behalf of the Embassy.

She enjoys art museums, finding opportunities to practice her Spanish skills, and is always on the hunt for a good book.

Fast Facts

B.A., Yeshiva University | Pursuing M.A., George Washington University
Sophie spent six months living in Barcelona to study Spanish and travel.
She is a proud New Englander and a native of our nation’s smallest state.
When not reading the news, Sophie is tearing through novels and historical fiction.

The “30” Blog

6/22/2020 COVID-19 Update

Bridget Peery 2020-07-02T12:13:10+00:00 July 2nd, 2020|0 Comments

This Week’s Landscape A slightly more normal business week ahead Beacon Hill as the House debates a $1 billion supplemental budget on Wednesday and the Senate takes up expansive health care bills Thursday. The Speaker’s [...]

6/8/20 COVID-19 Update

Bridget Peery 2020-06-08T10:10:35+00:00 June 8th, 2020|0 Comments

The Landscape Week two of national unrest, peaceful marches and protests is prompting demands for action on systemic racism in every sector of government. Today starts Phase Two of reopening. Non-essential retail businesses are [...]

6/1/20 COVID-19 Update

Bridget Peery 2020-06-08T10:08:30+00:00 June 8th, 2020|0 Comments

The Mood As protests engulf the nation and Boston, some turning violent, much of the focus early in the week will be on response and reaction. Attention will shift away from business re-openings, planned legislative [...]

5/29/20 COVID-19 Update

Bridget Peery 2020-06-08T10:00:46+00:00 June 8th, 2020|0 Comments

Testimony deadline on emergency paid sick time bill is today at 5 p.m. Fiscal watchdog group warns economic recovery could take five years $50 billion childcare stabilization bill filed in Congress to save the industry [...]

5/28/20 COVID-19 Update

Bridget Peery 2020-05-28T11:37:08+00:00 May 28th, 2020|0 Comments

Identity theft scheme targets state unemployment benefits Massachusetts college presidents release four-phase plan for fall reopening, lack confidence about needed testing Massachusetts state Senate swears in two new Senators today Payroll Protection Program sees slowdown; [...]

5/27/20 COVID-19 Update

Bridget Peery 2020-05-27T10:23:54+00:00 May 27th, 2020|0 Comments

Education chief working to have schools open this fall amid daunting issues Local health departments worried as they brace for reopening calls amid frequently changing guidelines and inadequate resources After two successful elections, vote-by-mail bills [...]