Social Impact Socials! Wellbeing for Student Leaders

Join us for a Social Impact Social! Meet like-minded innovators interested in creating lasting impact - with sweet treats of course!

Wellbeing for Student Leaders
This workshop will provide student leaders with tools and strategies they can use to promote their own wellbeing and cultivate a culture of wellness within their organizations. From recognizing signs of burnout to navigating stressful situations, the facilitators will review some practical skills students can incorporate right away to make their experiences as leaders rich, rewarding, and manageable.

Facilitated by Beverly Chen, Director of Wellbeing Education & Training, and Pedro Falci, Managing Director of Student Wellbeing.

Beverly Chen, LCSW, is the Director of Wellbeing Education and Training. In her role, she designs and leads workshops and classes aimed at fostering the development of life skills and mindsets that help students thrive. Before coming to BU, Beverly accumulated over 20 years of experience as a practitioner and educator in diverse settings, including community mental health, Duke University, Harvey Mudd College and private practice. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Pitzer College and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Michigan.

Pedro Falci (COM ‘11, Wheelock ‘15) serves as Managing Director of Student Wellbeing, having joined the department in 2022 after serving as Director of Student Affairs for the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. From 2013 to 2020, Pedro worked for the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground (HTC). Pedro earned his Bachelor of Science in Film & Television and Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Boston University.

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