An Evening of Wellness Through Humor
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We're so excited to have had a chance to laugh with you...
Thank you so much to Dr. Sofia Bautista Petruz for leading the session on Humor and Grace. Humor has the power to alleviate stress and connect us all and Sofia shared her personal stories about how she has used humor to deal with difficult situations. We were also the first to hear her latest comedy sketches!
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Join us for Laughing Hour!
Grab a Beverage, Put Your Feet Up and Join Alumna and Dabbler in Stand-up Comedy, Dr. Sofia Bautista Pertuz ‘91 for an evening of wellness through humor.
On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., Dr. Sofia Bautista Pertuz will share her keen insights on health and wellness using humor to help us navigate daily stress. Be sure to bring a favorite joke to share if you wish! -
Sofia earned a BA in Organizational Communication from SUNY New Paltz and Masters and Ph.D. in Higher Education Management, Leadership and Policy from Seton Hall University. Sofia holds a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion for HR from Cornell University. Sofia is a Senior Certified Professional by the Society of Human Resource Management. And most importantly, Sofia earned a Certificate at Stand-Up University at the Governor’s Brokerage Comedy Club in Bellmore, NY.
She currently serves as Managing Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Billie Jean King Enterprises and Senior Advisor for the Jed Foundation, a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for youth. Sofia is also the Founder of Mainstream Insight, consulting and providing training and workshops for organizations aiming to achieve inclusive excellence and facilitating leadership courses for Latina professionals.Sofia is committed to creating a socially just world and dedicates volunteer time through mentorship and activities aiming to create inclusive and caring communities.