SOFIA HAILU is an artist, entrepreneur, and coach whose creative passion extends to leadership development and organizational sustainability. As Managing Director of Iris Music Project, she works to build strong support structures around the bold visions of Iris’s artists, collaborators, and stakeholders. She is dedicated to advancing leadership development across the cultural sector and provides executive coaching through her consultancy, Hailu Coaching & Collaborations, LLC. Sofia previously performed with the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and has held administrative positions with The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, The Kennedy Center, and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. She also serves on the Board of Directors of BmoreArt, supporting the organization’s work to elevate Baltimore’s arts community and strengthen the city’s creative infrastructure. Sofia holds an MA in Arts Management from American University, an MM in Flute Performance from Indiana University, and a Certificate in Executive Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University.