2026 SPARC National Conference

Sophie Paris is the Director of Auxiliary Programs at Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, Connecticut, where she leads the development of year-round programs, partnerships, and facility rentals that generate non-tuition revenue while advancing the School’s mission. Her work focuses on building strategic auxiliary programs, leveraging institutional assets, expertise, and mission to create sustainable new revenue streams. Sophie also brings extensive experience in global education and program development, having previously founded and built Porter's Institute for Global Education and Porter's Center for Global Leadership. Fun fact: Sophie spent 14 years as a United Nations photojournalist prior to pivoting to education!