SOPHIE Echeverry, DIGITAL CONTENT CURATOR & COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Sophie Echeverry is a Colombian food culture, communication, and marketing professional dedicated to telling meaningful stories through food, travel, and cultural exchange. A graduate of University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy, Sophie combines academic rigor with lived global experience to create content and experiences that celebrate culinary heritage, sustainability, and local traditions.
With a background in International Business and an MBA in International Marketing, Sophie has lived and worked across five countries, developing a cross-cultural perspective that informs everything she creates. She is currently based in Bologna, where she works as a digital marketing, PR, and content consultant specializing in food, beverage, and cultural events.
A Global Perspective on Food & Culture
Growing up in Colombia and later studying and working across Europe, Sophie developed a deep appreciation for how food reflects identity, memory, and place. Her training at Slow Food University strengthened her focus on food anthropology, sustainability, and the preservation of local food systems, while her professional career sharpened her ability to translate these ideas into compelling digital narratives.
Sophie’s work sits at the intersection of food culture, travel storytelling, and community building. She is especially passionate about highlighting small producers, traditional cuisines, and cultural rituals that might otherwise be overlooked in mainstream food media.
Digital Storytelling, Events & Community Building
As a digital content curator and community coordinator, Sophie creates immersive online and offline experiences that connect people through shared curiosity and cultural discovery. Her work spans:
Food and travel writing rooted in cultural context
Digital marketing and PR for food, beverage, and hospitality brands
Event planning and cultural programming
Content strategy focused on sustainability and local traditions
Whether she is crafting editorial content, coordinating events, or shaping brand narratives, Sophie brings a human-centered approach that prioritizes authenticity, storytelling, and meaningful connection.
Writing for Traverse Journeys
Through her contributions to Traverse Journeys, Sophie explores global food cultures, culinary traditions, and the stories behind local flavors. Her writing invites readers to travel more thoughtfully—using food as a gateway to understanding history, place, and community.
She is driven by a long-term vision of building digital spaces and live experiences that entertain, educate, and honor the richness of world food cultures, inspiring readers to engage more deeply with the places they visit and the meals they share.
Ultra-Short Bio
Sophie Echeverry is a Colombian food culture, communication, and marketing professional and a Slow Food University graduate based in Bologna, Italy. She specializes in digital marketing, PR, content creation, and event planning across food, beverage, and cultural experiences, with a passion for culinary storytelling, sustainability, and community-driven travel.
