Laura Sofia Cardozo is a sculptor, experience designer, and program strategist working at the intersection of cultural organizing, civic imagination, and systems change. As Director of Programs & Operations at Breakout,she leads immersive, place-based gatherings that center local knowledge, foster deep relationship-building, and cultivate shared purpose. Through the Breakout Foundation, she designs grantmaking initiatives that elevate local leadership, invest in creative ecosystems, and strengthen the communities that shape them.