2020 GlobalMindED
The Future of Work is Diverse, Inclusive, Just and Equitable
GlobalMindED closes the equity gap by creating a capable, diverse talent pipeline through connections to role models, mentors, internships for low-income students, returning adults, First Gen to college and inclusive leaders who teach them, work with them and hire them.
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Jandel Allen-Davis, M.D., President and CEO, Craig Hospital
Dr. Allen-Davis has always been an uncommon collaborator, understanding first-hand what it is like to be marginalized. As a First Gen to college student at Dartmouth, she was one of the first female African Americans and, again, at Dartmouth Medical School. After her residency in Philadelphia, she spent four years in the Indian Health Service in Tuba City, Arizona where she was chair of the American College of OBGYN Committee on Alaska Native and Indian Affairs. Dr. Allen-Davis is an active member of many Boards and has won national acclaim for her pioneering contributions. You can see Dr. Allen-Davis with other GlobalMindED Health Equity leaders on Monday, November 9: Equity for Native Americans, Rural and Veterans During and Beyond COVID-19. Sign up here.
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A Path to Leadership
Leaders are often asked, “What was your path to leadership?” Many times you’ll hear a straightforward, direct answer about schooling, mentors, late hours and credentials – and while all of those things may play into the equation, for Jandel Allen-Davis, M.D., the answer is something less prescriptive. For Dr. Allen-Davis, the path to leadership is more of a winding road, one where you discover your strengths in the twists and turns – the places you may feel are the burdensome stoplights along the way.
“The path to leadership is peppered with opportunities to get involved in activities that will shape your leadership; but as I have learned, if you pay attention and stay present along the journey, you’ll realize that the path to leadership is often more passive,” said Dr. Allen-Davis. “My look in the rear-view mirror has shown me that the most unintentionally intentional thing I have done over a lifetime is remain very present and take advantage of every opportunity to contribute, learn and grow.”
For Dr. Allen-Davis, the path from OBGYN to CEO was not an A to Z road, but one that opened up as she said “yes” to opportunities, “yes” to new experiences and “yes” to pushing beyond her comfort zone and leading with heart. “One of the greatest things you can do over your career – and life – is spend time focused on the here and now, be present, listen and learn. You never know who’s watching you and might see an opportunity to involve you in more challenging work,” she said. “The future has this marvelous way of taking care of itself.”
A Role of a Lifetime
Two years ago, Dr. Allen-Davis said “yes” to the role of a lifetime – an opportunity to lead a world-class neurorehabilitation and research hospital (Craig Hospital) and be part of defining the future for people with disabilities.
As an African American woman, Dr. Allen-Davis knows what it is to be different – and in this sense, different means marginalized. She can relate on a different level to Craig’s patients who may be facing what it means to be marginalized for the first time in their lives; that is, to be labeled and put in a bucket as “a person with a disability.”
“People see my skin or my gender and immediately think less of me,” said Dr. Allen-Davis. “I am here to debunk that perception, that idea that we are ‘less than.’”
Dr. Allen-Davis has a long list of credentials, including an Ivy League education and 25 years of clinical practice, but what sets her apart and makes her uniquely suited to lead this organization is her ability to relate to visible manifestations of difference.
“I don’t think those in power naturally or routinely think about individuals who are marginalized when they are making significant leadership decisions. It’s not to say they can’t learn, but it takes work and leading with intention,” she said. Her advice is that they take time to think about occasions in their lives when they felt like an “other” an outsider, as it were – and lead from that feeling, because that is the typical experience for people of color or those with disabilities. More importantly, for racial and ethnic minorities, the walk is harder due to historically-rooted social attitudes and institutionalized practices that work against them, often excluding them from opportunity.
Making a Difference for the Underrepresented
To truly make a difference for the underrepresented, be it indigenous people, veterans, or people with disabilities, those in leadership roles need to always consider the questions:
· What am I not thinking about?
· What am I missing?
· Who can help us?
· Who can bring in a different perspective?
As a leader herself, Dr. Allen-Davis recommends that leaders surround themselves with people who think inclusively and consistently ask those questions and consider the answers when setting strategy and vision.
Veterans, people with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minorities have shared experiences as well as unique perspectives and strengths that can be leveraged to make our institutions and communities stronger. Persons with disabilities –be they visually or hearing impaired, or using assistive technology such as wheelchairs —perceive the world differently. Combat veterans can teach so much about thriving in times of crisis and trauma. In considering the COVID-19 pandemic, there is much to learn from veterans: how to be good followers and leaders, how to rely on each other, how to encourage the heart in the darkest of days, how to live interdependently, and how to lean on each other to get through crises.
How might each of these perspectives assist us in creating a more inclusive environment and even economy?
Closing the Equity Gap in Medicine
“When looking at the equity gap in our medical systems, the bottom line is we need to face the brutal facts: inequities in health and healthcare are real,” said Dr. Allen-Davis. “We need to stop victim blaming – we need to know the data and we need to address it.”
The inequities that are rooted in society seep into healthcare and those biases can be lethal.
“We need to stop seeing skin color, gender, sexual orientation, disability – we need to stop seeing difference. 99.9% of our DNA is the same regardless of what our skin looks like,” she said.
As leader, Dr. Allen-Davis’s advice is to lead by example, have the uncomfortable conversations, and face these issues head on.
“We need to be invested in the well-being of those who look differently than we do – those who experience life in a different way, and those who were not born with privilege in their invisible backpack,” she said.
As Benjamin Franklin declared, “Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”
Bio: Jandel Allen-Davis, MD, is the President and CEO of Craig Hospital in Denver, Colorado, a world-renowned rehabilitation hospital that exclusively specializes in the neuro-rehabilitation and research of patients with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.
Dr. Allen-Davis was the vice-president of Government, External Relations and Research for Kaiser Permanente Colorado from 2009-2018. In that role she led the organization’s government relations and regulatory affairs, community relations and community benefit investment, clinical research activities, stakeholder engagement, communications, and advertising and marketing functions.
Dr. Allen-Davis is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and was in active practice for 25 years. Her past roles at Kaiser Permanente included associate medical director of external relations for the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, regional director of patient safety and physician chief of the Wheat Ridge Medical Offices. Dr. Allen-Davis was elected to the Colorado Permanente Medical Group Board of Directors in 1998 and chaired the board in her final year.
A graduate of Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Medical School, Dr. Allen-Davis completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Before going to work at Kaiser Permanente in 1994 as a staff obstetrician gynecologist, she was an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and spent four years in the Indian Health Service in Tuba City, Ariz., during which time she also served as member and chair of the American College of Obstetrician Gynecologists’ Committee on Alaska Native and Indian Affairs.
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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: African American College Presidents Share Realities Part II: Dr. Ryan Ross; Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion, Colorado Community College System moderates. Panelists include Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston President, Norfolk State University, Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite President, Bethune-Cookman University, Dr. Annette Parker President, South Central College, Minnesota State, and Dr. Michael Torrence President, Motlow State College
Courageous Conversations: Catalyzing Change in Health: Dr. Monique Butler; Chief Medical Officer, Swedish Medical Center, Samuel Yamoah, Jr.; Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company, Dr. Georges Benjamin; Executive Director, American Public Health Association, Dr. J. Nadine Gracia; Exec. Vice President & COO, Trust for America’s Health, Dr. Karen McNeil-Miller; CEO, Colorado Health Foundation, Dr. Pierre Theodore; VP Global External Innovation, Johnson & Johnson, and Dr. Elena Rios; President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association.
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Diverse College Presidents Talk About First 6 Weeks of School: Dr. Ryan Ross; Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion, Colorado Community College System moderates. Panelists include Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston President, Norfolk State University, Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite President, Bethune-Cookman University, Dr. Annette Parker President, South Central College, Minnesota State, Dr. Miles Davis President, Linfield University, and Dr. Michael Torrence President, Motlow State College
Hispanic Language Heritage Language Assets for Career Preparedness: Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and GlobalMindED, moderated by Lorena Orozco McElwain; OELA, Panelists include: Carol Carter; GlobalMindED, Felícita Solá-Carter; Excellence in Government Program, Oscar Fraire; University of Colorado Denver student, Patty Lopez; Intel Corporation, and Adrian Rosado; Cultural Clarity Experience.
Hispanic Language Heritage: Retention of Heritage Culture and Language(s) US Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and GlobalMindED, and panelists celegrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Lorena Orozco and Supreet Anand of OELA, Cristina Alfaro; San Diego State University, Luis Benitez; VF Corporation, Clotilde Dedecker; Circle of Women, Joe Garcia; Ohkay OwinghTribe, and Dr.Joel Comez; Center for Applied Logistics
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: A Conversation on Race, Isms, Justice, Moving Forward and the Role White People Need to Play: Ryan Ross; Associate Vice Chancellor: Student Affairs, Equity, and Inclusion, Colorado Community College System leads the conversation with Clifton Taulbert; President and CEO, Freemount Corporation and Roots Java Coffee, Javon Brame; Dean of Students, Arapahoe Community College, Chelsea Williams; Founder & CEO, College Code LLC, and Representative Leslie Herod; Legislator, Colorado General Assembly
Equity in Engineering Programs: Priming the STEM Pipeline During and After COVID-19: Dr. Dora Renaud, Sr. Director of Academic Programs & Professional Development, SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM, Melanie Suarez, Student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Mechanical Engineering, Nicolas Valencia Diaz, Student, Florida International University, Biomedical Engineering, Sophia Plata, PhD Student, University of Southern California, Environmental Engineering
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To view the recent Rural sessions, please see our YouTube channel:
Native American Business Opportunities, Tribal Economic Development and Post-secondary Education/Workforce Participation: J.C. Whorton, Jr.; Consultant, Lecturer, Author and Adjunct Faculty, University of Colorado Boulder, Don Kelin; President, Fox Professional Services, Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce, Matt Rantanen; Director of Technology, Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, Tribal Digital Village Network Initiative, and Melvin Monette; CEO, Indigenous Education, Inc.
Fortifying Native Students, Faculty and Communities During and After COVID-19: Ron Lessard (Mohawk); Acting Exec. Director, White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education leads panel including Diana Cournoyer; Oglala Sioux Tribe, Executive Director, National Indian Education Association, Michael Chamberlain; Special Assistant for Rural Outreach, US Department of Education, Carrie L. Billy; President & CEO, American Indian Higher Education Consortium, and features a performance by Ava Rose Johnson; Student and Musician, Native American Music Awards Winner
Rural Innovations in Education During COVID-19: Anne Trujillo; Anchor 7News, Denver moderates the panel which includes Tina Goar; Executive Director, San Luis Valley BOCES, Dr. Robert Mitchell; Asst. Professor of Leadership, Research, and Foundations, UCCS, Luis Murillo; Principal, Skoglund Middle School, and Samantha Yocam; Superintendent and Principal, Kim School District
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THE FLYOVER NATION
Energy's Role in a Troubled Heartland
By J.C. Whorton
A unique and timely discussion of the challenging issues facing the country’s troubled Heartland.
Since the beginning of westward expansion into the Heartland’s vast regions, natural resource development has played a historic role in shaping its communities. Today, domestic oil and gas development offers one of the strongest prospects for the Heartland’s present and future prosperity as well as the nation’s re-emergence as a dominant player in the global energy economy.
The U.S. is now the world’s largest producer of crude oil and natural gas, two circumstances that are universally disrupting international geopolitical order. The earth has a finite supply of natural resources and a rapidly growing and over consuming population.
As America positions itself for a very uncertain and constantly evolving global marketplace, will the Heartland become America’s “great connector” or “great divide”?
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J.C. Whorton is a senior level energy and financial professional with over forty years of essential experience. Having a ranching and Native American heritage, Mr. Whorton is a strong advocate for rural education and economic development initiatives.
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Links to read about Inclusive Leaders, many of whom are African American and people of color:
Curated sessions from GlobalMindED 2020 YouTube channel:
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From the World Academy of Art & Science and UN; Geneva Global Leadership in the 21st Century econference:
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Listen here for an interview with Pam Newkirk, GlobalMindED speaker and author of Diversity Inc.: The Failed Promise of a Billion- Dollar Business.
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GlobalMindED and the SDG Impact Fund are delighted to announce GlobalMindED's Donor Advised Fund. 2020 is the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Women's Declaration and Action Platform. Many from around the world are thinking of 2020 as the gateway to our most vital decade for delivering equity, the Sustainable Development Goals, and a world where all can thrive. Our key time for these outcomes is 2020-2030.
GlobalMindED DAF and the SDG Impact Fund are a powerful combined force for good as the 2019 year comes to a close and we reflect on the gratitude and the commitments we make to the causes we care most about. The DAF offers immense power and flexibility for giving prior to the year's end as you plant seeds of generous intention for 2020 and the decade ahead.
When you contribute to GlobalMindED, you support First Gen students. We have served more than 400 students by connecting them to role models, mentors, internships and jobs. Your generous support will allow us to take our work 10x and reach these talented students at scale who lack the resources and support we provide. Your support also helps teachers who can't afford the conference fees, faculty at colleges which are under resourced and students who persist at those universities despite food insecurity and/or housing insecurity.
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Meet GlobalMindED Founder, Carol Carter as interviewed by Tim Moore on his podcast Success Made to Last: From Success to Significance
Listen to Part 1 of Carol's interview
Listen to Part 2 of Carol's interview
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Recent GlobalMindED Newsletter Profiles:
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Since 2006 when the flagship TGR Learning Lab opened its doors in Anaheim, CA, TGR Foundation has had a lot to celebrate, including its most recent milestone of one million students impacted by TGR EDU: Explore, alone.
Developed in partnership with Discovery Education, TGR EDU: Explore is a free digital resource library that offers interactive web experiences, lesson plans, training videos and tools for educators, students and families to explore new disciplines and gain skills for a modern and expanding workforce.
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As you start the New Year, are you looking for ways to re-engineer your classroom culture? Check out Designing the Future: How Engineering Builds Creative Critical Thinking in the Classroom. The associated website has lots of activities, projects, and resources you can implement immediately. Our fall workshops using the book as a roadmap for change have been highly successful. Start designing the future today - try using the customized Study Guide for a book study in your PLC. Or contact ProjectEngin or Solution Tree to learn how you can bring professional development based on Ann's book to your school, district, or conference.
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