Sophia Eccleston

Strategic Policy and Performance Council Chair

Sophia Eccleston is the Founder of Eccleston Advisory Partners, LLC, and a former senior energy executive at NextEra Energy Resources, where she spent 15 years in leadership roles spanning renewable energy origination, external affairs, business development, and strategic stakeholder engagement. Most recently, she served as Senior Director of Origination, leading efforts to deliver clean energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers nationwide. 

Prior to NextEra, Sophia held international leadership positions with Halliburton and KBR Inc., managing complex operations across the Middle East and Africa. A proud U.S. Army veteran, she brings extensive experience in executive leadership, strategic partnerships, and public service. 

Sophia previously served as Chair of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women and has held numerous leadership positions on state, nonprofit, and civic boards. She currently serves on the board of Baptist Health South Florida and the Finance Committee for the Health Care District of Palm Beach County. Her longstanding community involvement includes leadership and service with the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Florida Women’s Business Center, and Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce. 

She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Armstrong Atlantic State University and an MBA from American Intercontinental University. Sophia resides in Wellington, Florida.