.081 Sofia Aba Jebel

To me, Sofia represents what it means to be persistent toward a better day. Through everything she does and through every word she speaks, Sofia is always trying to bring positivity, efficiency and clarity. We spent about two years working at The Met together and every day she brought a refreshing vibe and attitude to the office. Her determination and diligence were consistently inspiring to me and through our conversations I was always able to learn something new and see the world a bit differently and brighter.

As a person, Sofia is so extremely calm, collected and strong. She has a presence that is welcoming and inviting, making her approachable and a joy to have worked with. She often brought a unique thought, idea and voice to virtually every meeting, something that I really appreciated, especially in moments where the idea well was running dry. Sofia is deeply kind and empathetic, always knowing how to best listen or speak up. She’s so good-hearted and compassionate and a genuinely lovely human being to have spent time around. She’s an example of how we should all strive to be.

Sofia, thank you very much for being a constant source of joy. Thank you for your courage, your bravery, and especially for your resilience. Thank you for your voice and your opinion. Thank you for making my experience there a better one and for always being game to tackle a challenge with me. I’m so very grateful that we crossed paths and can’t wait until the next time I can see you! Thank you, Sofia, for being you.

-BD