Women To Watch Awards 2026 honors Sophia Lattimore

Sophia Lattimore is the Founder, and Chief Executive Officer of Chosen Travel LLC®, an ARC-accredited, SBA Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering executive-level travel management solutions for government agencies, healthcare organizations, universities, faith-based organizations, and group travel programs.

With more than 30 years of distinguished federal service, Sophia built a career leading enterprise performance management, strategic planning, organizational improvement, and executive advisory initiatives. As a former Performance Officer with the Indian Health Service, she partnered with senior leadership to strengthen organizational performance, accountability, and mission execution across a nationwide healthcare system.

A graduate of the prestigious Federal Executive Institute's Leadership for a Democratic Society (LDS) program, Sophia is recognized for her expertise in executive leadership, operational excellence, strategic partnerships, change management, and customer-focused service delivery.

Today, she is leading the transformation of Chosen Travel LLC® into a next-generation travel management company that seamlessly integrates high-touch concierge service with innovative travel technology. Under her leadership, the company is expanding beyond traditional travel management with the launch of GRAND BOOKING, a comprehensive online travel platform that brings flights, hotels, cruises, vacation packages, car rentals, corporate travel, and group travel together in one seamless booking experience. Officially launching September 15, 2026,  GRAND BOOKING represents the next phase of Chosen Travel's commitment to providing clients with both self-service convenience and personalized travel expertise.

Sophia's vision is to redefine the travel experience by combining innovation, operational excellence, and white-glove customer service into a single platform that serves organizations and travelers worldwide. Through strategic partnerships, advanced technology, and a commitment to service excellence, she continues to position Chosen Travel LLC® as a trusted partner for mission-critical travel management and a leader in the evolving travel industry.