For more than three decades, I have dedicated my career to advancing higher education through international collaboration, educational innovation, and institutional transformation. My work has been guided by a simple belief: lasting change occurs when people, institutions, and ideas come together with a shared commitment to excellence.
Throughout my career, I have led international initiatives that strengthen institutions through curriculum reform, educational leadership, teacher development, quality assurance, and strategic partnerships. My work is guided by one principle: lasting impact is achieved by building institutional capacity that continues long after a project has ended.
What I do for Higher Education
Whether supporting a university seeking to internationalize, a ministry strengthening teacher education, or an international consortium designing innovative programmes, my goal remains the same—to help institutions build sustainable capacity while empowering people to lead lasting educational change.
Explore my work through Leadership & Impact, International Leadership in Action, Publications, and Opportunities for Collaboration.
Testimonials
What has particularly impressed me is Professor Sofer's ability to translate educational ideals into sustainable institutional practice.
James A. Banks
Kerry and Linda Killinger Endowed Chair in Diversity Studies Emeritus
I must say that I was more than pleased in seeing such high standards in both demonstrated by the family of Gordon College, and more specifically by Rhonda Sofer, Director of the International Center at Gordon College of Education
Armine K. Hovannisian
Executive Director of Junior Acheivement of Armenia
"The true measure of international cooperation is not the number of projects completed, but the capacity we leave behind for others to continue building."