The Edit by Brett Graff
SocialMiami's editor reports on the week's social scene, featuring a fashion show for Pegasus World Cup, the new director for The Humane Society, and a stylish evening at Books & Books in Coral Gables.
Off to The Races
Jossie Aguirre to Lead Humane Society
Jossie Aguirre has joined the Humane Society of Greater Miami as the executive director. Since taking the role of Interim Executive Director in March of 2022, Aguirre – the Humane Society wrote in a press release — has led the organization with vigor. Her hands-on approach and commitment to the animals has re-energized the staff more than ever and has brought on many positive changes in just the past ten months.
Previously, she served as the organization’s Director of Marketing and Special Events, according to the release, during which she dedicated her time to providing a voice for every dog and cat that entered the shelter in need of a forever family. With over 20 years in marketing, event and non-profit experience, Aguirre worked hard to create new events and build partnerships, helping spread the organization’s mission further. She used her expertise to revolutionize the way we promote and advocate for adoptions, spay/neuter, and the humane treatment of all animals.
“As a passionate animal advocate, I have always hoped to be able to make a true difference in the lives of animals,” says Aguirre. “I am excited to steer the Humane Society of Greater Miami into a new era in animal welfare via enhanced community partnerships through our programs and services. I look forward to all the incredible work we will do for the animals!”
The Humane Society of Greater Miami is a limited admit, adoption guarantee facility dedicated to placing every dog and cat in our care into a loving home, and to promoting responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter programs.
In-Person: An Evening with Flora Collins, Amy Fine Collins & Elysze Held
New York author Flora Collins hosted the Miami debut of her second novel – her first was featured in Vogue and the New York Times, among other publications — titled A Small Affair at Books & Books in Coral Gables, where fashion expert Elysze Held moderated a discussion between the author and her famous mother, Amy Fine Collins (The International Best Dressed List.) Books & Books reported the title it called a “dark, twisted and sexy psychological thriller” sold out, picked up quickly by the crowd that included Judge Bronwyn Miller, Miami City Ballet Founder Toby Ansin, City Theatre founder Susan Westfall, Judge Vivianne Del Rio, Miami Design District’s Sandra Santiago, Influencer Angeles Almuna, New York fashion director Kim Vernon, designer Angel Sanchez and philanthropist Eglantina Zingg.
Brett Graff is SocialMiami.com’s managing editor and has been a journalist covering money, people and power for over 20 years. Graff contributes to national media outlets including Reuters, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, Maxim, and the PBS show, Nightly Business Report. A former U.S. government economist, her nationally syndicated column The Home Economist is first published in The Miami Herald and then on the Tribune Content Agency, where it’s available to over 400 publications nationwide. She is broadcast weekly on two iHeartRadio news shows and is the author of “Not Buying It: Stop Overspending & Start Raising Happier, Healthier, More Successful Kids,” a parenting guide for people who might be tempted to buy their children the very obstacles they’re trying to avoid.
