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Kevin Sofen

​​​​​Academic Degrees

  • MBA, Finance and Change Management, Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, 2016
  • BA, Human Geography and Political Science, University of Wisconsin at Madison, 2012
  • Semester at Sea, University of Virginia, Spring 2011​

Professional Certificates

  • Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, University of Illinois Chicago, 2020

Biography

Kevin is a practitioner of new technology within the public safety and health markets and thrives on fostering innovation and community advancement. In his 11+ years with W.S. Darley & Company, Kevin brought new solutions to the market, from "water in a box" to virtual reality training for first responders.

In 2017, Kevin founded SmartFireFighting.com to unite and move the public safety sector forward around new technology change management. In 2020, Kevin created the SDGTalksPodcast.com​ to champion public health through the lens of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In 2021, Kevin began a role as an adjunct professor at DePaul University teaching Developing Sustainable Strategies. Relationship-building is Kevin's core, and he is always eager to connect, collaborate, and create meaningful impact.