50 Most Influential Latinos

Sofia Vargas Lukas

Senior Campus Director

Interactive College of Technology

My name is Sofia Lukas and I am the Director of Interactive College of Technology in Gainesville for the past 12 years. I have had the honor to serve the people of GA in various ways, from education to community service, to organizing charity and volunteer events all over Hall, Gwinnett, Jefferson, and Jackson Counties. I thrive on mentoring others and watching others succeed is my greatest reward.

*Hall County Community Hero

*ICT Campus Director of the Year (various years)

*ICT Most Improved Campus 2008

*ICT Financial Planner of the year

*ICT Faculty of the year (various years)

*ICT Community Service Award (various years)

Prior to ICT I owned and managed an assisted living facility “Dixie Manor ALF” for 8 years and the life experiences I shared with my residents are forever engraved in my heart.

*Best in Assisted Living facilities 2005

-2002 Mrs. Puerto Rico

-2002 Mrs. United Nations International

-2002 Mrs. Talent

-2002 Mrs. Constestants Pick (self-imposed translator to all non-English speaking contestants)

+ Seven months of intense charity work representing the crowns to spread awareness on different subjects and entice people to care and give.

In short, my entire adulthood I have been blessed with the opportunity to serve others and as long as I am able I will continue to do the same. This is my calling in life.