turning insight
INTO ACTION
Sofia B. Pertuz, PhD
Lead Strategist and Founder of Mainstream Insight, LLC
Dr. Sofia B. Pertuz is a workplace culture strategist, consultant, and certified executive coach who has led organizational transformations in a uniquely varied career spanning over 25 years within higher education, nonprofit and corporate organizations. As the founder and lead strategist of Mainstream Insight, LLC, Sofia partners with organizations to deliver tailored inclusion and leadership advisory services that drive inclusive excellence. Sofia has served in executive level roles including, Managing Director for Inclusion and Leadership Development for Billie Jean King Enterprises and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for the Jed Foundation.
Sofia is an internationally recognized speaker on change management, social justice, mental health, Latina/o/x identity, and LGBTQ+ advocacy, delivering keynotes in both English and Spanish. Holding a PhD from Seton Hall University, Sofia is also a Senior Certified Professional by the Society of Human Resources Management and a Certified Diversity Executive®.
Passionate about transformative growth, Sofia’s coaching approach is rooted in helping clients navigate challenges, embrace their brilliance, and achieve transformative career growth with confidence and clarity.
OFFERING EXPERTISE IN
CONSULTING AND
STRATEGIC PLANNING
TRAINING AND
WORKSHOPS
SPEAKING
ENGAGEMENTS
EXAMPLES
CONSULTING AND
STRATEGIC PLANNING
1. Organizational Diversity and Inclusion Assessment
2. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Capacity Building with Organization Leadership
3. Assessing Professional Development for Staff on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Topics
TRAINING AND
WORKSHOPS
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1. Leadership In Challenging Times: Comprehensive Community Responses To Bias Incidents
2. A Matter Of Perspective: Understanding & Recovering From Bias-Motivated Interactions
3. Creating Safe and Affirming Environments for the LGBTQ and Ally Communities
SPEAKING
ENGAGEMENTS
1. Creating Inclusive Environments
2. Mainstream Activists: Straddling the Roles of Administrators and Student Advocates
3. Humor and Grace: Essential Tools for Community and Self Care
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
I really appreciated the positive, upbeat delivery of the information today. You are great at what you do.
~ participant at a training at Champlain College
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
