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Center for Women's and Gender Studies The FIU Center for Women's and Gender Studies fosters intellectual exchange, creative pursuits, social justice advocacy, and global perspectives.

We’re excited to announce that we will be tabling at the Homestead Maternal and Infant Health Fair this Saturday, Octobe...
10/21/2026

We’re excited to announce that we will be tabling at the Homestead Maternal and Infant Health Fair this Saturday, October 24th!!🤩

➡️This FREE event is open to expecting mothers and mothers with children ages 3 and younger. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with community resources, learn about maternal and infant health, and explore services that support families throughout their maternal health journey.

Eligible families are encouraged to stop by and say hello! We look forward to connecting with our community, sharing resources, and helping families access the support they need. ✨

Thank you to our friends The Honeycomb House🍯🐝💛 for allowing us to be apart of this event!

🧐 Looking for an engaging online course for Spring 2027? Your search is over! Enroll in ' innovative online course, WST ...
10/19/2026

🧐 Looking for an engaging online course for Spring 2027? Your search is over! Enroll in ' innovative online course, WST 3700 Introduction to FemTech, and learn about all the groundbreaking startups transforming women's health.

Open to all majors, this course can be used toward our BA in Women's and Gender Studies and our Undergraduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies and Health Humanities. ☺️

🌟Mocha Fair 2026 was a success🌟We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make this e...
10/12/2026

🌟Mocha Fair 2026 was a success🌟

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make this event so meaningful. A special thank you to Metro Mommy Agency, Doula, MIA and Flourish Media . It was a pleasure bringing our community together to share knowledge, build connections, and highlight the importance of maternal health and wellness.

Our panels featured insightful discussions on “Navigating Nutrition for Optimal Maternal Health and Wellness” and “High-Risk Pregnancy and Maternal Mental Health.” We are especially thankful to our speakers and moderators for sharing their expertise, experiences, and wisdom with our community.

We look forward to continuing these important conversations and working together to support maternal health and wellness in South Florida!🤎

Today, we honor the history, cultures, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. May we continue to listen, l...
10/12/2026

Today, we honor the history, cultures, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. May we continue to listen, learn, and celebrate Indigenous voices - not just today, but every day.

We’re proud to recognize Jacky Diaz, Director for Advising & Student Success  , and the incredible impact she continues ...
09/29/2026

We’re proud to recognize Jacky Diaz, Director for Advising & Student Success , and the incredible impact she continues to make across our FIU community! 🐾

Thank you for your unwavering support of our Center, your fierce advocacy for all students, and for always championing your team. Your leadership, dedication, and heart make a meaningful difference every day.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉✨ We’re grateful to have you in our corner.

🌸YOU’RE INVITED TO THE 2026 MOCHA FAIR!🌸Join us on Sunday, October 4th for a day filled with family, wellness, education...
09/28/2026

🌸YOU’RE INVITED TO THE 2026 MOCHA FAIR!🌸

Join us on Sunday, October 4th for a day filled with family, wellness, education, community, and fun! 💕✨

Come learn, connect, enjoy delicious food, explore community resources, and celebrate maternal health and family wellness with us. 🧘🏾‍♀️

Whether you’re a parent, expecting parent, family member, health professional, or simply someone who cares about the health and well-being of our community—there’s something for you at the MOCHA Family Wellness Fair! 💜

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Miami, FL
🎟️ Register today!
👉🏾 Link in bio!

Bring your family, bring a friend, and come spend the day with us! We can’t wait to see you there! 💕🌿

What a way to welcome back our CWGS community! 💛💙🐾Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Fall 2026 Welcome Back Rec...
09/28/2026

What a way to welcome back our CWGS community! 💛💙🐾

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Fall 2026 Welcome Back Reception on Thursday! From reconnecting with familiar faces to meeting new members of our community, we loved spending the afternoon celebrating the start of a new semester with you. Your energy is what makes the CWGS community so special! 🥰

Here’s to a semester filled with learning, connection, community, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. We’re so glad you’re here! 🎉

✨ Meet Our Amazing Panelists! ✨We’re excited to bring meaningful conversations, expert insight, and community connection...
09/16/2026

✨ Meet Our Amazing Panelists! ✨
We’re excited to bring meaningful conversations, expert insight, and community connection to the upcoming MOCHA Fair on October 4! 💕☕️
Join us for two important conversations centered around maternal health, wellness, and support:

🤰🏽 High-Risk Pregnancy & Maternal Mental Health
An important conversation about navigating high-risk pregnancy while prioritizing emotional and mental well-being for moms.

🥗 Navigating Nutrition for Optimal Maternal Health & Wellness
Discover practical guidance and expert insight on nutrition to help support a healthy pregnancy, postpartum journey, and overall maternal wellness.
Come hear from knowledgeable panelists, ask questions, and connect with a community committed to supporting moms and families. Click the link in our bio to register 🔗💜

📅 October 4
📍 MOCHA Fair
✨ Don’t miss these conversations!
Save the date, invite a mom, and join us! 💕


Meet Dr. Apollon

Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Baptist Hospital and a dedicated advocate for Black maternal health.

A Harvard graduate and University of Pennsylvania-trained physician, Dr. Apollon completed her OB/GYN residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital before relocating to Miami in 2003.

In 2024, she became the first Black woman to serve as Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Baptist Hospital. She continues to champion maternal health equity through community initiatives, education, and clinical leadership.
Dr. Apollon also serves on the FIU Black Mothers Care Plan Board, supporting efforts to address Black maternal health disparities and advance equitable care. 🖤



Meet Jennifer Benoit, LCSW

a licensed clinical social worker, speaker, and wellness leader with more than 20 years of experience supporting women and families.

Jennifer specializes in helping moms navigate the emotional demands of motherhood, including stress, overwhelm, identity shifts, relationships, and self-care.

Through her work in communities and workplaces, she provides practi

We are happy to announce that our health educator, Tama Jeanchery, will be attending the reclaiming our wellness event o...
09/14/2026

We are happy to announce that our health educator, Tama Jeanchery, will be attending the reclaiming our wellness event on September 26, 2026⭐️✨

This event is focused on understanding postpartum, and having healthy discussions with experts, the community, and giving mothers a safe space with community resources.

If interested in attending, you can register through the link located in our linktree 🔗

Twenty-five years later, we remember. 🕊️We honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the first responders and countles...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember. 🕊️

We honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the first responders and countless others who answered the call, and the families and communities forever changed by that day.

We remember. We reflect. We never forget.

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