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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 Courses
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
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YES Institute Celebrates 30 Years of Impact with “Luminous Voices, Limitless Futures: Celebrating 30 Years” Miami, FL — [08/29/2025] — YES Institute, a South Florida nonprofit dedicated to preventing suicide and ensuring the healthy development of youth… Learn More
More Than 30 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
Our Team
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
Joseph Zolobczuk, MS Ed.
Joseph has served on staff with YES Institute for since 1996. As Executive Director of YES Institute, Joseph supports and guides an amazing team who leads continuing education courses for teachers, mental health therapists and medical professionals across South… Learn More