Founding Director We wanted to include everyone in conversations about keeping youth safe, so we built YES Institute on afoundation of open, inclusive dialogue. People have opinions about gender and orientation based on myths and stereotypes, and I see this… Learn More
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Accreditations
State of Florida Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling #50-1652 valid through 03/31/2025 Continuing Education (CEUs) LMHC LCSW LMFT Florida Board of… Learn More
Workplace Trainings & Consultation
YES Institute Provides Consulting, Coaching & Technical Assistance Gender is now at the leading edge of policy debate in schools, workplaces, religious communities, and legal arenas posing challenges to organizations. We bring organizations to the leading edge of gender and… Learn More
Educational Offerings
YES Institute offers groundbreaking communication and educational courses guided by leading research and a spirit of inquiry. Our commitment is to create new ways for people to discover and view gender and orientation, while introducing a new context for people… Learn More
Who We Serve
Youth who are not supported at home, school, and in their communities are at increased risk for self-harm, depression, and suicide. YES Institute addresses the root causes of discrimination, harassment, and suicide by initiating authentic, purposeful dialogue and providing education… Learn More
Why We Exist
We aim to address the root causes of discrimination, harassment, and suicide by initiating authentic, purposeful dialogue and providing education on gender and orientation. Consider these statistics: 50% of bullying incidents in elementary and middle school are based on gender and… Learn More
Press & Media
YES Institute is available to serve as a resource for journalists and media seeking knowledge related to gender and orientation topics. Contact us at [email protected] for further information. Our Vision & Mission The vision of YES Institute is a community in… Learn More
More Than 25 Years of Service
YES Institute began as a personal project in 1996 led by Connie Barden and Martha Fugate. Known then as Project YES, the two met with local South Florida community leaders and educators to understand what could be done to keep… Learn More
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Topgolf Tournament
Golf with a purpose! Join us for golf, brunch, and a great opportunity to support our work. Sponsorship packages at $750 and $500 include fun for groups of six, or $100 for individual tickets. Learn More & Register