Sophia DiCaro

Sophia DiCaro

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Executive-level leadership, developing people and high-performing teams, public budgeting…

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Experience

Education

  • University of Utah Graphic

    University of Utah

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    Activities and Societies: - Vice President of the MPA Student Association - Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Graphic

    GASAC Board Member

    Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)

    - Present 3 years 4 months

    The Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council (GASAC) is an organization of knowledgeable and experienced professionals who work closely with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) in an advisory capacity. Currently serving as the National Governor’s Association representative.

  • The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah Graphic

    Advisory Board Member

    The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah

    - Present 10 years 8 months

  • Women's Leadership Institute Graphic

    Advisory Board Member

    Women's Leadership Institute

    - Present 9 years 4 months

  • Envision Utah Graphic

    Board Member

    Envision Utah

    - Present 5 years 3 months

  • Utah Clean Air Partnership - UCAIR Graphic

    Board Member

    Utah Clean Air Partnership - UCAIR

    - Present 3 years 6 months

    Environment

    UCAIR is a statewide clean air partnership created to make it easier for individuals, businesses and communities make small changes to improve Utah’s air.

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    Primary Children's Hospital Trustee, Chair

    Intermountain Healthcare

    - 9 years 5 months

    Children

  • State of Utah Graphic

    Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner

    State of Utah

    - 3 years 2 months

  • Girl Scouts of Utah Graphic

    Honorary Chair of the 2018 Utah Day of the Girl

    Girl Scouts of Utah

    - 6 months

    Children

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    USU Eastern Regional Advisory Board Member

    Utah State University

    - 3 years 8 months

  • Utah Department of Transportation Graphic

    Road Usage Charge (RUC) Advisory Committee

    Utah Department of Transportation

    - 2 years 9 months

  • Salt Lake Chamber Graphic

    Utah Transportation Coalition Co Chair

    Salt Lake Chamber

    - 10 months

  • KUED 7 Graphic

    Advisory Board Member

    KUED 7

    - 2 years 7 months

  • Utah House of Representatives Graphic

    Transportation Governance and Funding Task Force Member

    Utah House of Representatives

    - 9 months

    Served as the Speaker's private sector representative and member of the Funding Subcommittee. The Transportation Governance and Funding Task Force was established through Senate Bill 174 of the 2017 General Session, to review, evaluate, study, and make recommendations on the governance of transportation entities in the state and how to best meet the funding demands of the future.

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    Salt Lake County Mayor's Office - Homeless Resource Center Site Evaluation Committee Member

    Salt Lake County

    - 2 months

    To continue addressing homelessness, the Utah Legislature passed HB 441 in the 2017 General Session that clarified a plan to build two homeless resource centers in Salt Lake City and one outside of Salt Lake City. The Homeless Resource Center Site Evaluation Committee was established by the Salt Lake County Mayor to help evaluate seven sites, with the goal of selecting one outside of Salt Lake City.

  • Utah Department of Heritage & Arts Graphic

    Utah Multicultural Commission - Commissioner

    Utah Department of Heritage & Arts

    - 2 years 1 month

    Co-Chair of the Economic Development Subcommittee

  • Utah House of Representatives Graphic

    Salt Lake County Legislative Caucus Co Chair

    Utah House of Representatives

    - 1 year

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    Utah Cultural Celebration Center Advisory Board Member

    West Valley City

    - 2 years 1 month

Honors & Awards

  • 2026 State Evidence Champion

    Results for America

    The What Works State Champions initiative shines a light on leaders who are strengthening evidence-based budgeting and grantmaking and contributing to a powerful and growing national network focused on better outcomes.

  • 2025 Informed Decision Maker of the Year

    Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute

    The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's "Informed Decision Maker of the Year" award recognizes individuals and organizations that contribute to community prosperity through their behind-the-scenes efforts and commitment to making informed decisions.

  • 2024 Most Influential Women Honoree

    Utah Business Magazine


    Utah Business Magazine's 2024 Most Influential Women are women who have made significant contributions to their communities and the state of Utah.

    https://www.utahbusiness.com/archive/2024/09/23/sophia-dicaro-most-influential-women-2024/

  • 2019-2020 CSBS Distinguished Alumni Award

    University of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Science

    The University of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Sciences gathered to honor its distinguished alumni, an annual tradition since 2003. For the college’s 50th anniversary, it honored an alum from each of the past five decades.

    “We are delighted to honor this talented group of alumni from the college from the past 50 years of the college’s history,” said CSBS dean Cynthia Berg. “They exemplify the spirit of public service, innovation, and passion for inspiring solutions to life’s…

    The University of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Sciences gathered to honor its distinguished alumni, an annual tradition since 2003. For the college’s 50th anniversary, it honored an alum from each of the past five decades.

    “We are delighted to honor this talented group of alumni from the college from the past 50 years of the college’s history,” said CSBS dean Cynthia Berg. “They exemplify the spirit of public service, innovation, and passion for inspiring solutions to life’s challenges that is so central to the college mission.”

  • Legislative Champion Award for Outstanding Legislative Service to the Utah Business Community

    Utah Business Coalition

    The Utah Business Coalition is made up of 40 Utah businesses and associations across a broad spectrum of industries in the State of Utah. Each legislative election cycle, the Coalition recognizes "Legislative Business Champions" that have not only supported business friendly legislation through their voting record, but have demonstrated a proactive desire to enhance the business climate in Utah.

  • 2016 Business Champion

    Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce

    The Salt Lake Chamber Business Champion award is the business community’s highest honor given to legislators who stand for pro-Utah, pro-business and pro-economy legislation. It designates those state legislators who have demonstrated a willingness to prioritize the success of Utah’s economy as “Business Champions.”

  • Legislator of the Year Award

    Women's Republican Club of Salt Lake City

    The Legislator of the Year Award is for setting an example for generations of women and leaving a positive impact for years to come. The Women's Republican Club of Salt Lake City is the oldest existing women’s Republican club in the nation. The organization is dedicated to helping women become educated in the political process and in increasing the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.

  • 2015 Business Champion

    Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce

    The Salt Lake Chamber Business Champion award is the business community’s highest honor given to legislators who stand for pro-Utah, pro-business and pro-economy legislation. It designates those state legislators who have demonstrated a willingness to prioritize the success of Utah’s economy as “Business Champions.”

  • 30 Women to Watch

    Utah Business - The Magazine for Decision Makers

    "Utah is home to many talented, dedicated and inspirational businesspeople—individuals who have worked to make Utah one of the nation’s best states for business. In this special recognition feature, [Utah Business] pays tribute to 30 women who work every day to make Utah a better place. Some are entrepreneurs who have launched industry-changing businesses. Some are pioneering scientists and engineers, working to improve the way we live. Others are enriching the community through nonprofit and…

    "Utah is home to many talented, dedicated and inspirational businesspeople—individuals who have worked to make Utah one of the nation’s best states for business. In this special recognition feature, [Utah Business] pays tribute to 30 women who work every day to make Utah a better place. Some are entrepreneurs who have launched industry-changing businesses. Some are pioneering scientists and engineers, working to improve the way we live. Others are enriching the community through nonprofit and government service. All are luminaries who are committed to improving their companies and communities." http://www.utahbusiness.com

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