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Kopenhaver Center The premier national organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of women leaders in communication.

The Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication was established in 2012 by Dean Emeritus and Professor Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver as a pioneering site for the advancement of women in the field of communication -- a unique programming distinction at FIU. The Center's mission is to foster and advance the academic and professional growth of women by supporting the next generation of professionals and giving them the impetus to take on challenges and to pursue leadership positions in the communication industry. The Center will engage females in a series of workshops, lectures, advisory boards, panel discussions and other activities, to further prepare them for successful communication careers - encouraging them to be future influencers and distinguished leaders of the profession.

10/20/2026

Thought Leaders Forum: Creativity and Originality in a Tech Saturated World

Tomorrow, Join us as leaders from FIFA World Cup 2026, L’Oréal Paris, Former VP of AI Product, USA TODAY Co. and Bloomberg News explore creativity, AI and the future of storytelling.

Time: 10 a.m.–Noon EDT | FREE and open to the public | Register Now! https://lnkd.in/eAM6ibzQ

📍 Watch with us at the Kopenhaver Center, FIU Biscayne Bay Campus | AC-2, Room 129, or join virtually!

Register Now! Or meet us at the Watch Party FIU Biscayne Bay Campus | AC-2 Room 129

Get ready to meet Kristel Valencia-Savage Head of Communications for FIFA World Cup 2026 and keynote speaker for our upc...
10/20/2026

Get ready to meet Kristel Valencia-Savage Head of Communications for FIFA World Cup 2026 and keynote speaker for our upcoming Virtual National Conversation!

Following a 17-year career at Major League Soccer, Kristel brings extensive experience in strategic communications, global sports and connecting with audiences worldwide.

Join us as she shares her insights at **Creativity and Originality in a Tech-Saturated World!**

When: October 21, 2026 | 10 a.m.–Noon EDT

Don’t miss out! Register today or join our in-person Watch Party at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus | AC-2, Room 129!

Meet Christina Boomer Vazquez, M.S. award-winning WPLG Local 10 reporter and convener of our upcoming Virtual National C...
10/19/2026

Meet Christina Boomer Vazquez, M.S. award-winning WPLG Local 10 reporter and convener of our upcoming Virtual National Conversation!

An Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist with more than two decades in broadcast news, this Miami native brings extensive experience in investigative reporting, powerful storytelling and connecting with communities.Join us as she guides the conversation at **Creativity and Originality in a Tech-Saturated World!**

When: October 21, 2026 | 10 a.m.–Noon EDT

Don’t miss out! Register today! Join our in-person Watch Party at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus | AC-2, Room 129!

Women on the Mic: a new season, new voices. To award-winning TV journalist Stephanie Bertini: thank you! As host of Sea...
10/19/2026

Women on the Mic: a new season, new voices. To award-winning TV journalist Stephanie Bertini: thank you! As host of Season 4, you guided four conversations with remarkable women in communication: Dianne Festa, Constanza Gallardo, Tara Puckey, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CMP, and Nikki Barua. You brought curiosity, warmth, and sharp questions to every episode, and you gave each guest room to tell her story in her own words. We’re grateful, and we’re cheering you on.

Now we’re thrilled to pass the mic to our Season 5 co-hosts:
Monique O. Madan is an award-winning investigative journalist with 18 years at the Miami Herald, USA TODAY, The Markup, and more. Her reporting exposed abuses in the U.S. immigration system. Today, as founder of Two Can Be True, she teaches families to think like investigators.
Michelle Marchante‘19 is the Miami Herald’s healthcare and Coral Gables reporter, a member of the Herald team awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting, and a proud FIU alumna. 🐾
Two journalists, two perspectives, and one mission: amplifying the women shaping the narrative.

ONLY 4 DAYS!!!How do we keep creativity and originality alive in an AI-driven world?Join the Kopenhaver Center for a FRE...
10/17/2026

ONLY 4 DAYS!!!

How do we keep creativity and originality alive in an AI-driven world?

Join the Kopenhaver Center for a FREE Virtual National Conversation featuring keynote speaker Kristel Valencia-Savage of FIFA World Cup 2026 and thought leaders from L’Oréal Paris, USA TODAY Co. and Bloomberg News!

When: October 21, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–Noon EDT FREE and Open to the Public!

JOIN OUR IN-PERSON WATCH PARTY!📍 FIU Biscayne Bay Campus | AC-2, Room 129🍴 Light bites and refreshments provided! Register today

Meet Stacy-Marie Ishmael, Senior Executive Editor at Bloomberg News and Global Head of Newsroom Training!With leadership...
10/16/2026

Meet Stacy-Marie Ishmael, Senior Executive Editor at Bloomberg News and Global Head of Newsroom Training!

With leadership experience at BuzzFeed News, The Texas Tribune, Apple and the Financial Times, Ishmael brings valuable insights into innovation, newsroom leadership and the evolving media landscape.

Join us as she shares her expertise at our upcoming Virtual National Conversation: Creativity and Originality in a Tech-Saturated World!

October 21, 2026 | 10 a.m.–Noon EDT. Don't miss out! Register today via Instagram

Link in bio or join us at the Watch Party in-person at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus | AC-2 Room 129!

Have you registered yet? Meet Jessica E. Davis, Vice President of AI Product at USA TODAY Co. and founder of its AI Coun...
10/14/2026

Have you registered yet?

Meet Jessica E. Davis, Vice President of AI Product at USA TODAY Co. and founder of its AI Council!

Join us as she shares her expertise on responsible AI, innovation and the future of media at our upcoming Virtual National Conversation! October 21, 2026 | 10 a.m.–Noon EDT

Don't miss out! Register today. Join us at the Watch Party!

WATCH PARTY ALERT! 💙💛How do we keep creativity and originality alive in an AI-driven world? Join us at FIU’s Biscayne Ba...
10/13/2026

WATCH PARTY ALERT! 💙💛

How do we keep creativity and originality alive in an AI-driven world?

Join us at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus on October 21, from 10 a.m. to noon, for an inspiring national conversation!

Light bites and drinks will be provided!

📍 Kopenhaver Center | AC-2, Room 129 | Come watch, learn, and join the conversation!

Register now!

Join the Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication for a powerful Virtual National C...
10/08/2026

Join the Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication for a powerful Virtual National Conversation exploring “Creativity and Originality in a Tech-Saturated World.”

Featuring keynote speaker Kristel Valencia-Savage, Head of Communications for FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside thought leaders from L’Oréal Paris, USA Today Co., and Bloomberg News.

Let’s talk AI, creativity, communication, ethics, and the future of storytelling and what it means to stay original in an increasingly tech-driven world.

When: October 21, 2026
Where: Virtual
Time: 10 a.m.–12 noon EDT
Cost: FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Register in advance and be part of the conversation!

📣 Stay tuned! More details are coming soon about our WATCH PARTY on event day! Join us in Room 129 at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami as we experience the conversation together.

Register Now!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the voices, stories, and leadership that inspire us to lead with confide...
10/07/2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the voices, stories, and leadership that inspire us to lead with confidence and purpose. 💛

Kopenhaver Leadership Boot Camp alumna Bianca Martinez ’22 reminds us to own our identity as a strength, build meaningful connections, and never be afraid to reach out, ask questions, and grow. Her journey shows that leadership is not a solo adventure it’s built through community, confidence, and the courage to keep learning.

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