My name is Sophia Aiello, and I am a current undergraduate student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

My passion for journalism began my sophomore year of high school as I wrote for the Arts & Entertainment team at The White Station Scroll, a student-ran newspaper organization. In my senior year, I led on the Editorial Board as the Arts & Entertainment Team Leader.

I am majoring in Journalism & Media with a news concentration at the College of Communications & Information. I am the Executive Producer of the Daily Dose at The Volunteer Channel. Check out our content on Instagram @volnewstvc.

As a member of the Pi chapter of Chi Omega, I serve as the Webmaster, updating our website with important information and resources. Previously, I served as our chapter’s Assistant Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director.

For the 2024-2025 school year, I am serving as the Treasurer for the UTK Society of Professional Journalists chapter. Other on-campus organizations I am involved in are Leading Women of Tomorrow and Order of Omega. Order of Omega consists of the top 5% Greek leaders and scholars.

In my free time, I find usually find myself hanging out with friends, working out, reading, or listening to music. I try to find time to volunteer weekly to give back to a community that gives so much to me. My favorite spot in Knoxville to volunteer at is the Free Store through the Office of Sustainability.