Forging the Future: Celebrating Innovators with Impact in STEAM/Professions

GlobalMindED is an Inclusive Success Network^TM creating a capable talent pipeline by connecting students to role models, mentors, internships, and jobs to get grads to financial freedom and economic mobility.

As we celebrate STEM at GlobalMindED, we recognize the thinkers, builders, and innovators who are transforming the world through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM fields are essential to solving complex challenges—from advancing healthcare and clean energy to enhancing transportation and cybersecurity. By highlighting the accomplishments and insights of STEM leaders, we aim to spark curiosity, encourage learning, and support the development of future pioneers who will shape a more resilient and forward-thinking world.

You will meet many of the leaders below at GlobalMindED June 16, 17, 18 in Denver. See the full program for STEAM offerings in Tech, STEAM, Heatlhcare, Clean Energy and more here.

Wellington “Duke” Reiter, Executive Director of Ten Across and Senior Advisor to the President at Arizona State University.

Connecting the Dots Across America: Wellington “Duke” Reiter and the Vision of Ten Across I-10 Corridor From LA to Jacksonville

Darlene Cavalier, founder of SciStarter.org, Science Cheerleaders, Inc., and ECAST Network.org, as well as a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University.

From Cheerleader to Citizen Science Leader: Meet Darlene Cavalier

Kelly Keena, founding senior director of UL Research Institutes' Office of Research Experiences & Education,

From Colorado Creeks to Global Classrooms: Dr. Kelly Keena’s Mission to Empower the Next Generation of STEM Leaders

Hikaru Hayakawa, Executive Director of Climate Cardinals.

Building STEM Bridges Across Languages, Communities and Disciplines: Meet Hikaru Wakeel Hayakawa, Climate Cardinals

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers, Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology and the Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology in the School of Health Professions at Long Island University, Brooklyn.

From Childhood Notebooks to Author to Transforming Mental Health Narratives: Meet Caroline Clauss

Angelique L. Smith, EdS, award-winning national and international PreK-12 educator, leader, and advocate

From Hearing Loss to Reshaping Math and Science Education: Meet Angelique Smith

Adam Hall, Design Teacher at the International School of Denver and Chief Star Organizer of Million Solar Stars

From Moonwalks to Solar-Powered Stages: Meet Adam Hall, Chief Organizer of Million Solar Stars

Shayla Givens, a multifaceted Mechanical Engineer with a Master’s in Systems Engineering focused on space systems.

Engineering Dreams, Coding Futures, and Reaching for the Stars: Meet Shayla Givens

Angela Zhan, a senior at Logan High School in Utah

From a Kindergarten Science Kit to National STEM Leadership: Meet Angela Zhan

Carlos D. Paternina-Arboleda, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Information Systems at the Fowler College of Business, San Diego State University.

From Barranquilla, Colombia, to M.I.S.: Meet Dr. Carlos Paternina-Arboleda

Christy Fils, Senior Vice President of Sales at BoodleBox.

From Zoom Classrooms to Global Impact: Meet Christy Fils

Lee Ann Kline is President and Founder of STEM Advantage, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, based in Southern California.

System Upgrade: Rewriting the Code for Who Thrives in STEM — Meet Lee Ann Kline

Lola Adeyemi, CEO and Founder of SecureOps Solutions

Building a Global Cybersecurity Enterprise and Securing Systems Worldwide: Meet Lola Adeyemi

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

Book your stay at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

United Nations Event 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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