Sophia Bishop-Rice is the Executive Director of Newton-based Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries. Sophia Communicates a compelling and inspired vision and ensures the implementation of the organization’s mission to mobilize congregations and communities across economic, religious, racial, and ethnic boundaries so that, in partnership, we can work more effectively for a just and peaceful society and for spiritual growth and interfaith understanding. Sophia facilitates continuous and healthy growth of the organization by engaging the team in long-range strategic planning for achieving its mission. Sophia has a working knowledge of research and trends in violence prevention and youth development. Plans and implements short-intermediate- and longer-term opportunities for the organization and provides leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff while implementing Board authorized policies and plans. Deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to foster an environment of inclusiveness Sophia models cultural competence as an ongoing learning experience for all personnel. Sophia lives in Quincy, Massachusetts and in her spare time teaches Values over Violence to youth in the Boston Public Schools and Discovering Justice Mock Trials in partnership with Moakley Courthouse.