Sofia Switalski '29

Biography

Sofia Switalski ‘29 is an English major with a Business Economics minor, originally from Detroit, Michigan. During the summer of 2026, Sofia gained firsthand experience as an intern at the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, working directly alongside experienced attorneys to assist with evidence collection and trial preparation. This experience developed her understanding of the criminal justice system and advanced her research and analytical skills.

Alongside her involvement with the Sheedy Family Program, Sofia tutors third-grade students from San Francisco in reading through Teach for America’s Ignite Fellowship. Here, she has developed her skills in critical thinking and communication to develop trusting connections with her students, while coordinating with her supervisor to monitor each child’s personal growth. Sofia is engaged in her position as a student caller with NDListens, where she has the opportunity to participate in meaningful conversations with Notre Dame alumni, parents, and friends as part of a team-centered student engagement group. Looking ahead, Sofia hopes to combine her interests in communication, education, and critical thinking to pursue a career in public service and eventually law.