Black Excellence: Black History Month in Review

GlobalMindED is an Inclusive Success Network^TM dedicated to creating a capable talent pipeline by connecting students to role models, mentors, internships, and jobs.

GlobalMindED proudly highlights the voices and contributions of Black leaders from around the world. Our mission remains steadfast: to celebrate and elevate the experiences, insights, and leadership of the Black community as we foster global dialogue and understanding.

Jerome Williams

From First Gen Community College Student to Georgetown to NY Nicks NBA Star to Servant Leader: Meet Champion On and Off the Court, Jerome Williams

Eno Okpo

FDR Inspired Ability Leader Knows Adversity Holds the Seed of Greater Benefit: Meet Eno Okpo, CEO of Enabled to Enable International Foundation

Dr. Gilda Barabino

First Gen Xavier(HBCU) Chem Grad to Rice(PWI) Chemical Engineering, PhD to President of Olin College: Meet Trailblazer and STEM Advocate, Dr. Gilda Barabino

Dr. Gerrard Bushell

From Columbia Undergrad to PhD to BNY Mellon to KKR to 9.5 Billion Dollar Project: Meet Dr. Gerrard P Bushell, Chair of Carlyle Airport Group

Toyin Ifesanya

Small Actions Create Significant Change: Meet Tech CEO, Toyin Ifesanya

Nkanta Hines

From C-Suite Leadership to Community Transformation: Meet Nkanta Hines, GlobalMindED Board Member

Patty Williams

From East Orange to 4th Grade Teacher to C-Suit Confidant: Meet Patty Williams Downs

Dr. Rashad Anderson

From HBCU Student to Director of Call Me MiSTER: Meet Dr. Rashad Anderson

Kiera O'Shea

Rejection, Hardship and Triumph Taught Lifelong Resilience and Purpose: Meet Kiera O'Shea, JD and Soon-to-Be, PhD

Parker M. Bushman

From the Bronx to Green Spaces: Meet Parker McMullen Bushman

Dana Ford

From Boys & Girls Club to International Global Educator: Meet Dana M. Ford

Dr. Eddie Moore

Sobriety Brings Second Chance at Life and Clear Calling for Positive Change: Meet

Treasure Edwards

From Small-Town Roots to University of Alabama, to Georgia State University MBA to VP at Morgan Stanley: Meet Treasure Edwards

Kathryn Smith

Breaking Barriers in the Air Force, One of the First Black Women to Graduate from the Academy: Meet Kathryn Smith

Renita White

Growing Up in “Giving” Family Creates Lifelong Servant Leader: Meet Renita White, Founder and CEO Behind Of Color, Inc.

Clinton Johnson

Nat Geo Explorer Driven by Passions, Principles, Practices Intersects Maps, Data and Tech to Chart an Inclusive World: Meet Clinton Johnson, CEO of Us At Spaces

Festus Abigail

From Aso Pada Nigeria to Creating Limitless Opportunities for Girls Through Digital Education: Meet Abigail Festus

Amber Williams

Blending Design, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship on a National Scale: Meet Amber Williams

Ifeyinwa Okafor

Redefining Leadership in STEM: Empowering the Next Generation Through Technology – Meet Ifeyinwa Okafor

June 16 - First Gen Leadership Program and Inclusive Leader Award Dinner.

June 17 - 18 Conference featuring 400+ speakers, 90+ sessions, and leaders across every interdisciplinary field and business sector.

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United Nations Event Conference 2024

Our 2024 conference at the United Nations, co-hosted by the Foundation for the Support of the United Nations, Brave Solutions Fueling Our Economic Future, gathered a diverse group of students, graduates, funders, and leaders from industry and education for a day of dynamic conversation at the United Nations in New York. See more and view the session below.

Watch the Morning Sessions Here

Watch the Afternoon Sessions Here

GlobalMindED Conference 2024

Thank you to all of the students, partners, sponsors, speakers and attendees who made our 10 Year Anniversary conference such a success!

More than 300 students from over 60 community colleges and universities were able to learn from 400 speakers, hundreds of attendees, and each other. Please see photos from the Inclusive Leader Awards dinner, First Gen Leadership Program, main stage sessions and breakouts.

Thanks to our sponsors, presenters, and students who made GlobalMindED 2024 such a success!

GlobalMindED class of 2015: Click to see 1-minute Student Testimonial from Amelia Mawlawi

Would you like to give to support our student programs? You can scan the QR code below or go to our website to support our year-round programs. GlobalMindED is a 501(c)(3).

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