The Department of International Studies of Miriam College congratulates Ms. Sophia Dianne Garcia (popularly known as “Soda”) for having completed her Master of Global Affairs-International Peace Studies Concentration at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA. Soda is a graduate of Miriam College from pre-school to college. A graduate of BA International Studies major in International Politics and minor in Peace Studies, Soda graduated cum laude, top 10 of class 2015 and recipient of the Sr. Alice O’rourke Award for Volunteerism.

As part of her Master of Global Affairs Program, she did her six month internship with Owl & Partner, working with refugee families in Tucson, Arizona. Prior to pursuing her masters, Soda has been immersed in peace building, working for various organizations and commissions in the Philippines, such as the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission, Human Rights Victims Claims Board, Center for Peace Education-Miriam College, and the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders.

You truly make the IS proud!