Sophie O’Boyle is the Events Officer at Centre for London, where she supports the delivery of public and private events that convene policymakers, researchers, and civic leaders to address the capital’s most pressing challenges.
Prior to joining Centre for London, Sophie worked as an Account Executive at Camargue, where she provided stakeholder engagement and public affairs support to clients in the housing and infrastructure sectors. She also coordinated events at the University of Bristol Students’ Union, focusing on programming for marginalised communities. Her writing has explored themes in gender politics and feminism, with published articles in That’s What She Said magazine.
Sophie holds a BA in Politics and International Relations from the University of Bristol. She is passionate about inclusive civic engagement and the power of events to build meaningful conversations around policy.
What do you love about London?
The food! Being able to appreciate and celebrate the range of cultures through food in London is very special.
What would you change about London if you could?
Make renting more affordable. High rents continue to be such a barrier to people looking to have careers here and enjoy what London has to offer. If you are a young person without financial support from relatives or friends, it is very difficult to set yourself up in London – this is unfair and needs to change.