Program Staff

Dr. Sofala-Jones holds degrees from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Georgia College, where she was a first-generation student in a program that served as a precursor to the Bridge Scholars Program. She has over a decade of experience teaching in the college classroom, including work with first-year students, first-generation students, and Bridge Scholars. When not working with the BSP, Dr. Sofala-Jones enjoys spending time with her family, playing video games, and traveling. She lives in Eatonton, GA with her husband and daughter and their adorable mutt, Tortuga and persistently jealous cat, Calypso.