Sustainable Service: Healing, Culture, and the Work of Staying Whole — Social Impact Learning Series Webinar, Thursday, Sept. 17 1-2pm
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Zelideh Martinez Hoy, health behavior scholar, somatic practitioner, and educator, on Thursday, September 17 at 1pm as we explore what it really takes to sustain a life of service without losing yourself in the process. Dr. Martinez Hoy brings a culturally grounded, somatic lens to topics too often left out of professional development spaces — the emotional and cultural labor carried by those who show up for their communities, families, and clients.
We'll dig into:
Compassion fatigue — recognizing it, naming it, and understanding why it hits culturally-rooted caregivers and helpers differently
Somatic awareness — what it means to listen to the body as a source of wisdom, not just a site of stress
Cultural labor — the often-invisible work of navigating multiple identities and expectations while serving others
Sustainable service — moving from burnout and self-sacrifice toward practices that let helpers, healers, and changemakers stay in the work for the long haul
Whether you're a nonprofit professional, educator, coach, or community organizer, this conversation offers grounded, practical wisdom for protecting your own well-being while doing work that matters.
This event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 1-2pm EST and is free to attend. Register here.