Nonprofit and public health leader focused on protecting emotional health and preventing suicide for teens and young adults.

Successful track record launching and growing new products and organizations - participated in or led the launch of more than 30 new products and services.

John MacPhee

The recent decision to restore billions in federal #MentalHealth and substance use grants was the right thing to do, and it was a life-saving measure.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-34. Yet more than $1.9 billion in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants were initially terminated across 2,800+ programs — including suicide prevention, youth mental health, and community recovery services. Within hours, organizations were preparing for layoffs and closures. 

While the reversal was welcome news, the brief cancellation of essential funding exposed just how fragile our nation’s mental health infrastructure truly is, and how quickly lives can be put at risk. Communities across the country depend on these investments to keep counseling centers open, retain clinicians, and provide vital prevention and recovery services. Restoring this funding prevented immediate disruption for thousands of providers and millions of people, including youth, who rely on them.

At The Jed Foundation (JED), we know that prevention, early intervention, and strong community-based systems work. Now we must ensure stronger guardrails to protect the urgent mental health needs of all Americans.

Read the full statement here:

Chief Executive Officer @ The Jed Foundation | MPH, Health Policy

Open article: Restoring Mental Health Funding Was the Right Move. It Saved Lives. | The Jed Foundation by bit.ly

Restoring Mental Health Funding Was the Right Move. It Saved Lives. | The Jed Foundation

Building Thriving Communities | Organizational Culture Strategist & Consultant | Certified Executive Coach | Coaching Leaders Who Aspire To Do Great Things | Keynote Speaker | Board Member | Bilingual (English/Spanish)

I partner with leaders and mission-driven organizations to design and facilitate executive coaching, leadership development, and team retreats that strengthen culture and performance.

Bio: 
Dr. Sofia B. Pertuz is a certified executive coach, consultant, and workplace culture strategist with decades of experience strengthening leadership capacity and shaping inclusive workplaces across higher education, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. As Founder of Mainstream Insight, she partners with mission-driven organizations to deliver coaching, leadership development, strategic planning and change management solutions grounded in values alignment and organizational growth.
Sofia has held senior leadership roles including Managing Director of Inclusion and Leadership Development at Billie Jean King Enterprises, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at The Jed Foundation, and Associate Vice President and Dean of Students at Hofstra University. In these positions, she advanced leadership pathways, enhanced workforce engagement, and guided organizations through periods of rapid change.

A bilingual (Spanish/English) facilitator and international speaker, Sofia leads transformative conversations on leadership, organizational resilience, cultural identity, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Her signature approach blends humor, clarity, and candor, helping leaders navigate complexity with confidence and care. She has authored and co-authored publications on Latinx identity, leadership transitions, and cultural values, and she teaches Capstone: An Integrative Business Challenge at IE New York College.

Beyond her organizational work, Sofia founded Latinas Completing Doctoral Degrees, a virtual network of more than 9,000 members, and serves on the boards of 100 Hispanic Women and Yes Collective. 

Sofia earned a PhD from Seton Hall University and holds certifications as an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach, SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Certified Diversity Executive®, and practitioner in Everything DiSC® and Gallup CliftonStrengths®.

Sofia is a published author, including a book chapter, “Exploring Latinx/a/o Identity, Cultural Values, and Success in Higher Education.”

Sofia takes having a good sense of humor seriously & earned a Certificate at Stand-Up University at the Governor’s Brokerage Comedy Club in Bellmore, NY.

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