Sophia Hocini joined JAG in September 2011 and brings with her extensive gymnastics experience. She was a club gymnast at SCEGA from 1993 to 2006, then a member of the Cal Women’s Gymnastics Team from 2006 to 2010. At UC Berkeley she was the Women’s Gymnastics MVP 2008-2010, Team Captain from 2007-2010, and a 3-time NCAA Regional Qualifier, all while acquiring a B.A. in Integrative Biology. Sophia is now at UCLA working toward a Master’s Degree in Public Health. Sophia was a 2006 Algerian National Team competitor and 2005 Junior Olympic National Vault and All-Around Champion.

Sophia coached recreational and team gymnastics at GoldenBear Gymnastics and coached dance and soccer at the Sports Camp of America in Japan. She is a dual citizen of the United States and Algeria and enjoys biking, reading, and watching sports in her spare time.