Can We Talk: It’s Complicated – A Family Affair.

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We had an insightful conversation on death, grief and family dynamics during Can We Talk: It’s Complicated – A Family Affair.

Our Executive Director, Matthew Anderson, joined by Esther Gonzalez of Grove Bank & Trust and Debra Albo-Steiger, LCSW of the Children’s Bereavement Center, shared anecdotes and guidance on topics such as how to break the news to family, and dealing with potential family secrets.

Thank you to our panelist, and GableStage for partnering with us!

 

Mosaic Miami honors Journalist Peter Maer with the National Hank Meyer Headliner Award

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Mosaic Miami had the honor this past month to present the National Hank Meyer Headliner Award for Excellence in Responsible Journalism to Peter Maer. As a distinguished former CBS News White House correspondent, Maer has exemplified the highest standards of ethical reporting and journalistic integrity throughout his career. This prestigious award, named after public relations pioneer Hank Meyer, recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on the field of journalism through responsible and insightful reporting.

For more information, please see the attached article written by The Miami Herald.
Accomplished journalist to receive prestigious award in Miami | Miami Herald

Emerging Leaders Dinner featuring FIU President Kenneth A Jessell

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We kicked off our 2025 Emerging Leaders Dinner series this week with Dr. Kenneth A. Jessell, President of Florida International University. It was an honor to have him share words of wisdom and inspiration with our attendees!

Group photo at Emerging Leaders Dinner with FIU President Kenneth Jessel

Mosaic Miami Announces the 2025 Silver Medallion Humanitarian Award Recipients

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We’re excited to announce the 2025 Silver Medallion Humanitarian Winners, including our Clergy Award recipient, Fr. Guillermo M. García-Tuñón, and Robert H. Traurig Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Dr. Marvin Dunn!

🏅 Alan Dimond, Share Holder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP

🏅 Vivian Dimond, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bayshore Grove Capital

🏅 Fr. Guillermo M. García-Tuñón, President, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

🏅 Dr. Marvin Dunn, Professor Emeritus, Florida International University

🏅 Richard C. Milstein, Partner, Tax Trust & Estates, Akerman LLP

🏅 Shabbir Motorwala, Founding Member, Cosmos, the Coalition of South Florida Muslim Organizations and UHI Community Care Clinic

🏅 Madeline Pumariega, President, Miami Dade College

Our 90th annual dinner celebration will take place on Sunday, May 18 at the University of Miami. Mark your calendars and join us in honoring these remarkable individuals during this special event.

For dinner information, to purchase tickets, tables or sponsorships, contact Moni Gonzalez, Moni.Gonzalez@mosaic-miami.org.

 

Applications for Camp MetroTown 2025 are now open!

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Camp MetroTown is Mosaic Miami’s flagship youth leadership program, offering high school students from across South Florida an immersive residential experience from Sunday, June 22, 2025 (starting at noon), to Friday, June 27, 2025 (ending at 4:00 p.m.), at Barry University, located in Miami Shores, Florida. This six-day, five-night program is designed to foster leadership, empathy, and social awareness among students in a safe and inclusive environment.

Interested in applying? What are you waiting for? Apply today with the link below!

bit.ly/metrotown2025

For any question, please contact metrotown@mosaic-miami.org

Can We Talk: Love Among the Garbage and the Flowers

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Our Executive Director, Matthew Anderson, sits with WLRN Public Radio & Television’s Michael Stock in a Fireside Chat to reflect on the songs and stories featured in the evening’s performance of Both Sides Now. Friday, December 20th, at GableStage!

Mosaic Miami’s Mission, Impact, and the Power of Dialogue

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Our Executive Director, Matthew Anderson, recently sat with Tiffani Helberg P.A. of ChamberSOUTH, for an insightful conversation on how Mosaic Miami is focused on providing the community with a true safe space for dialogue, fostering meaningful conversations with facts.

He shares details on the upcoming Hank Meyer Headliner Award, and reflects on his journey, starting with his family’s decision to become a philanthropic force in Haiti, and how that led him from a career in finance to the nonprofit world. Watch the full interview at the link below.

ChamberSOUTH Spotlight: Tiffani Helberg speaks with Matt Anderson, Exec. Director of Mosaic Miami

2nd Annual “Breaking Bread/Breaking Bias” Potluck

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We’re proud to have been a community partner of the 2nd Annual “Breaking Bread/Breaking Bias” Potluck, where community members of diverse faith backgrounds came together to learn and hear new stories and build empathy for one another.

GableStage “Can We Talk”, Friendship Through the Peaks and Plateaus of Hoop Dreams

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Join former college basketball players who live hoop dreams. Brandon Okpalobi (CEO at Dibia Athletic) and Michael John “MJ” Green (Chief of Economic Development at the downtown Develpoment Authority and University of Miami Basketball Hall of Fame inductee), for a discussion hosted by Matt Anderson (Mosaic Miami’s Executive Director).

Silver Medallion Society

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We brought almost 50 of our Silver Medallions recipients together to connect, learn about the work we’ve been doing, and hear from board members and active participants of our various programs from Emerging Leaders to Metrotown.