City Year Miami

?? The Countdown is On! ?? City Year Miami’s Red Jacket Mentorship Awards Luncheon is just TWO weeks away! ??? We’re celebrating the life-changing power of mentorship and honoring those who’ve made a profound impact on our community! ????? A heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors: Baptist Health, Safra, TD, Dade County Federal Credit Union, Florida Power & Light, AT&T, Christie Grays Chambers, MBA, Deloitte, Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., Sunstate Bank (Miami, FL) for their support! ?? ??? Tickets are still available—secure yours today! Sponsorships are also open—don’t miss your chance to make a lasting difference! If you'd like to get involved please contact [email protected]!

?? A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Red Jacket Mentorship Award Board Members! ?? This year, we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on three board members who have gone above and beyond in their commitment and passion for mentoring the next generation of leaders. Their unwavering dedication to supporting and empowering others truly makes a difference in our community. ?? Marcus Bach Armas: Miami-Dade County Court Judge in the criminal division. Former Senior Director of Legal & Government Affairs for the Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, and the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. A key advisor on major projects like the stadium renovation and Super Bowl LIV. Marcus is a founding board member of Dolphins Challenge Cancer and serves on the board of City Year Miami. ?? Cori Flam Meltzer: Principal Mediator at CFM Mediation, serving clients across Florida. A Harvard and Columbia Law School graduate, Cori has a background in litigation and public service, including working with the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. She is deeply involved in voter protection and is a proud co-founder of City Year Miami. Cori is also a member of Leadership Florida and the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program. ?? Brad Meltzer: Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod and the Ordinary People Change the World series. He’s also the host of Brad Meltzer's Decoded on the History Channel and a winner of the prestigious Eisner Award. Known for his books spanning fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature, Brad's work has been read by U.S. Presidents and celebrated in The Hollywood Reporter’s list of the 25 Most Powerful Authors. His latest book is Make Magic. Their efforts exemplify what it means to lead with purpose and dedication. We are beyond grateful for their contributions, and we are honored to celebrate them at this year's Red Jacket Mentorship Awards Luncheon! ??? Join us in recognizing these extraordinary individuals who are helping to shape the future through mentorship and service. Secure your tickets or sponsorship today—link in bio. ??? #RJMentorsCY305 #CityYearMiami #MentorshipMatters

?? Let’s Celebrate Our Next Red Jacket Mentorship Award Honorees! It’s time to shine a spotlight on some truly amazing individuals who are making a huge impact in our community: Yolanda Cash Jackson, Esq. & Bill Duquette! ?? ?? Yolanda, a double Gator from the Law Class of 1990, is a prominent lawyer-lobbyist in Florida, known for her untraditional path to influencing state policy. She has built strong relationships with political leaders and drives meaningful change through institutional initiatives. Active in organizations like the UF Foundation, Urban League of Broward, and National Bar Association, she’s recognized for her fairness, integrity, and dedication. With a career spanning family law, litigation, and lobbying, Ms. Jackson has earned national honors, including recognition by the Miami Herald and Daily Business Review. As a Becker shareholder, she helps guide the firm’s growth and strategy. ?? Bill is the CEO of South Miami Hospital, a 432-bed facility within Baptist Health South Florida, the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization. With over 30 years in healthcare, he previously was CEO of Homestead Hospital, where he held various leadership roles during his 28-year tenure. Active in the community, Mr. Duquette has served on multiple boards, including the South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association and ChamberSouth. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and a master’s in public health from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He and his wife, Gladis, live in Coral Gables and have an adult daughter. These two outstanding individuals are proof that when we uplift and support each other, we all rise together! ??? Their dedication and hard work are shaping the future, and we can’t wait to celebrate their contributions! Join us in celebrating these inspiring leaders! Secure your tickets or sponsorship today—link in bio. ??? #RJMentorsCY305 #CityYearMiami #MentorshipMatters

?? We’re thrilled to kick off our honoree spotlights for this year’s Red Jacket Mentorship Awards Luncheon! First up, we proudly recognize Norie del Valle and Tere Blanca! ??Norie has been with United Way a remarkable 31 years. Her career started as assistant project director for the first AmeriCorps program in Miami focused on rebuilding following Hurricane Andrew. She managed teams of local and national volunteers who provided home rebuilding and community organizing activities.? After 19 years in the programs area, Norie joined development as vice president, becoming Chief Development Officer in 2019 leading the organization in raising $45 million.? In 2023 Norie was named Chief Program Officer responsible for overseeing United Way’s work in the community.? She serves on the boards of the Children’s Trust and PhilanthropyMiami. She is a Leadership Miami graduate and past chair of the program and a current board member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.? Norie is a recent graduate of Leadership Florida.? She holds a bachelor's degree in English and master's in Public Administration from Florida International University. ??Tere is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Blanca Commercial Real Estate, Inc., Florida’s leading commercial real estate services firm. She founded the firm in 2009 to provide a highly personalized approach to advisory and brokerage services. Under her leadership, the firm has closed over 15.5 million square feet in transactions and represents top clients like Nuveen Real Estate, Hines, EQ Office/Blackstone, and The Miami Foundation. With over 30 years of industry experience, Ms. Blanca has led major office lease transactions and new developments, leasing over 5.5 million square feet of Class A office space. Previously, she was Senior Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield and Senior VP at Codina Realty. A respected leader in Miami’s business community, she is involved in various philanthropic and civic organizations and resides in Miami with her husband and daughters. Join us in celebrating these inspiring leaders! Secure your tickets or sponsorship today—https://lnkd.in/etZiPp8S. ??? #RJMentorsCY305 #CityYearMiami #MentorshipMatters

?? Calling all community leaders and organizations! ?? City Year Miami is hosting our Next Gen Pathway Summit, an exciting opportunity for young people to connect, grow, and explore leadership pathways. We’re looking for partners to help spread the word! If your organization can share our flyer on social media or with the young people in your network, we’d love your support. Drop a comment or message me, and I’ll send over the details! Let’s work together to empower the next generation of leaders. ?? #NextGenSummit #CityYearMiami #Leadership #CommunityImpact

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mark Trowbridge, CEO of The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. Mark's leadership and unwavering support will always be remembered by our team. As a Board Member, inaugural MC of our Red Jacket Mentorship Awards Luncheon, and a passionate advocate for our mission, Mark was a wise, good-humored, and deeply beloved Champion, and we are grateful to have had him be part of our community. His dedication to service and his belief in the power of relationships will continue to inspire us all. We are grateful for his legacy and will carry his spirit forward in everything we do. Rest in peace, Mr. Coral Gables.

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He’s a City Year Champion and Community Champion! Congratulations to our Founding and current Board Member, Brad Meltzer on this incredible recognition! ADL Florida

Congratulations to our City Year Champion and Board Chair, Rashad D Thomas! Continuously doing great things for our community. The City of Miramar, Florida AT&T

#Appreciation to our long-time champions?at the Ocean Reef Community Foundation! Last school year, they sponsored our team of?#AmeriCorps?members at West-Homestead K-8 through their grant-making. Thank you for supporting our schools, students, AmeriCorps members, and communities in South Miami-Dade! #CityYearMiami?#partnerships