Stephanie Boccuzzi is one of the most dynamic and authentic speakers I have ever had the privilege of hosting. She came to speak with my graduate counseling students at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education about the intersection of career progression and chronic illness, sharing her personal journey living with Myasthenia Gravis and ME/CFS with remarkable honesty and grace.
Steph has a rare gift. She commands a room effortlessly while making every person in it feel seen. Her storytelling is powerful, her vulnerability is deeply moving, and her insights are genuinely transformative. She navigated complex personal terrain (identity, grief, disability, and faith) with a clarity and wisdom that resonated deeply with my students.
Whether you are a professional learning to better support colleagues managing chronic illness, an organization seeking to build more inclusive and compassionate spaces, or simply someone who wants to understand what it truly means to navigate ability and identity, Steph's perspective is invaluable. Her work bridges the personal and the professional in a way that is rare and deeply needed. She doesn't just present; she connects. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Sarah Bonilla, M.P.H
I have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie as well as watching her develop lessons for her students. Her dedication to the families and their overall well-being was truly admirable...Whoever gets the opportunity to engage and work with Stephanie is forever changed.
Tony Ferrari, M.T.S
I was a classmate of Stephanie's at JST and we collaborated regularly. She is an excellent scholar, theologian, and friend. As a thinker, she demonstrated her mastery of material, deep faith in God, and an unwavering commitment to the People of God.
Rhonda Miska, M.A.
Stephanie was a member of the first cohort of the Catholic Women's Preaching Circle. She offered deep listening, pastoral presence, and powerful preaching. Stephanie's energy, wisdom, and authentic voice are a gift to the Church.
