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Celebrating Love, Resilience, and Community
This past weekend, families gathered for a moving conversation with Sole’s Mom author Isabelle Camille and her son, Sky Guilbaud. Over shared Haitian food and powerful storytelling, they explored the journey of raising a transgender child and the importance of open dialogue, community, and love. Hosted by YES Institute, the event embodied what it means to create safe, supportive spaces for all families.
Celebrating Partnership & Inviting U In
We’re proud to celebrate our long-standing partnership with the University of Miami, rooted in shared values of education and community care. Together, we’ve led courses, workshops, and research that support youth, families, and emerging professionals across disciplines.
Leadership-Development-Resiliency
We are grateful to Care Resource for the opportunity to support their teams with these conversations. Leadership development and resiliency are essential foundations for creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.
7th Annual Bowling with a Purpose – A Striking Success!
Sunday, August 10th, our community came together for YES Institute’s 7th Annual Bowling with a Purpose Tournament fundraiser – and it was one for the books! Families and friends filled twelve lanes, enjoying friendly competition while celebrating our mission to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of all youth.
Empowering Through Education: YES Institute’s Ongoing Impact
YES Institute is actively engaging with a variety of communities through a wide range of recent workshops and presentations. We partnered with the University of Miami to educate nursing students about inclusion and patient-centered care for gender- and orientation-diverse populations.
This Summer at YES Institute: Connect, Learn, and Celebrate Community
This summer, YES Institute invites you to be part of powerful conversations, meaningful connections, and community building—all in support of our mission to prevent youth suicide and create inclusive communities.
Creating Space for Growth, Identity & Allyship at Summer Camps
This summer, the YES Institute had the privilege of leading powerful, interactive workshops for two inspiring youth leadership programs: Camp MetroTown, hosted by Mosaic Miami, and the First Star Academy at the University of Miami, which supports college readiness for youth with a foster care experience.
Educating Future Physicians: Inclusive Care for Gender & Orientation Diverse Patients
YES Institute had the opportunity to present four sessions on Patient and Family Centered Care for Gender & Orientation Diverse Populations to all first-year medical students at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
From Intern to Leader
We are thrilled to highlight a recent feature from VoyageMIA, where our Executive Director, Joseph Zolobczuk, shares his personal journey and the transformative work of YES Institute. In this candid conversation, Joseph reflects on …