Graduate Assistant

Sophia Trifoli

Archivist and Researcher

M.S. Library and Information Sciences Candidate, Pratt Institute

Sophia Trifoli is an archivist, journalist and researcher with interests in archival theory, art history, and data accessibility. In LIAVH, Sophia works with digital archives, data management systems and data visualization models to communicate archival museum accession cards from the World Heritage Site. Her past experiences include research on special collection methodologies, specifically relating to advocacy surrounding academic and institutional housing of student activism materials and journalism. Justice in regards to content and knowledge ownership strongly drive her passion in the field. Sophia has also worked in archival management and cataloging at the American Folk Art Museum and Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery at Stony Brook University, along with holding archivist assistant roles for living and deceased artists. She is currently based in Queens, New York and works as a public librarian trainee alongside her other endeavors.