Where Are They Now? On Saturdays, we feature the stories of students who were in our First Gen Leadership class from 2015 forward, so that you can see their path over time and the impact the GlobalMindED Community has had on them, personally and professionally. Betlhame (Betty) Hailu is one of our inspiring leaders from our 2019 Leadership class. Betty is currently working on a college access project for the Clinton Global Initiative with her former high school. She aspires to combine the humanitarian work of international relations and work closely on global humanitarian issues.
Join us for GlobalMindED 2021 Technology Week May 3-7, 4:00 EST
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Tech Empowering Students Before, During, and After Covid: Closing the Digital Divide, led by Dr. Michael Torrance, President Motlow State, May 3
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Advancing Equity in Highly Selective High School and College Admissions - Ed Equity Lab, Partners, and Students, led by Alexandra Slack, National Education Equity Lab, May 4
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Student Leaders Speak To College Presidents, CEOs, and Government Leaders, led by Dr. Jessica Rowland Williams, Director Every Learner Everywhere, May 5
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Driving Change through Intersectional Philanthropy Increasing Representation and Leadership, led by Dwana Franklin-Davis, CEO Reboot Representation, May 6
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STEPS to Skills on the Go - Cell Phone Learning Advancing Equity for Adult Students, led by Waukecha Wilkerson, Director of Coaching, Cell-Ed, May 7
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On the DC metro, on my way to a networking event (Fall 2019) |
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You are a First Gen Success who participated in the GlobalMindED Leadership Class. What is your personal story and what motivates you to be your best?
My dual identity as an Ethiopian-American has encouraged me to look at the world critically and have a global perspective on social issues. My career aspiration is to combine the humanitarian work of international relations with the technical skills and practicality of business to create sustainable and culturally relevant economic development. I will graduate from the George Washington University in May 2021 with a B.A. in International Affairs and a minor in Economics and I hope to work for a large international organization in the future. I am motivated to be my best by my family, my community, and reimagining a more equitable world.
What is your current job and what are your goals for it?
Currently, I am a Fellow at the Clinton Global Initiative working on a project about college access with my former high school. My goal for the project is to prepare students with academic tutoring, mentorship, and financial scholarships so that they are equipped and confident to apply to college to help bring themselves closer to their goals. Upon graduation, I will be working as an International Tax Trade & Customs Associate at KPMG. In this role, I look forward to learning more about the intersection between government and business, as well as the importance of international cooperation, especially pertaining to global trade.
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How has GlobalMindED helped you and the development of your leadership skills?
GlobalMindedED has been an excellent resource to help build a community. I met so many great advisors that I networked with to better understand the field of international affairs and the different opportunities I could take! Being able to ask questions and attend sessions about different career paths has been helpful in navigating the job application process.
Studying abroad in Europe on the Gilman and Fund for Education (Spring 2020)
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What did you most get from GlobalMindED and how would you like to give back now to pay it forward?
The most I got from GlobalMindED was inspiration, I loved connecting with other first-generation students, attending panels, and networking. Through hearing all of their stories, I learned about different paths to achieve the same goal and it inspired me to keep pushing through difficult situations to achieve my own goals.
What advice would you give to the next group of GlobalMindED Leaders?
My advice for the next group of student leaders at GlobalMindedED is to take risks and put yourself out there. There are so many times where I submitted an application to something where I thought I would not get accepted and I ended up receiving the opportunity! You never know what you are capable of achieving if you don't believe in yourself and push yourself to try new things. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
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At the Elliott School of International Affairs rooftop Taste of Africa celebration, my school at GW (Spring 2018) |
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We focus on short-term projects, 5-20 hours to complete.
Students have completed projects like:
- Designing PowerPoint decks
- Website Development
- Creating Infographics
- Social Media Creation, Management, Campaigns
- Online Research
- Virtual Assistant
- Writing Blogs
- Logo Design
- Lead Generation
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Watch our Earth Week sessions:
International Youth: Strategies for Inclusive, Just, and Equitable Climate Leadership Ash Pachauri; Co-Founder and Senior Mentor, Protect Our Planet Movement and Drishya Pathak; POP Movement, India lead this panel of international students including Summer Benjamin; POP Movement Peter Gruber International Academy, US Virgin Islands, Caroline Sandberg; Tahoe Expedition Academy, USA, Tsague Dongfack/Willy Endelson; POP Movement, Cameroon, Ricardo Delgado; POP Youth Mentor, Arturo Michelena University, Venezuela, and Zoe Ricardo Rivera; CEI University, México
How Environmental Justice and Equity Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis Part 1 Courtney Knight; Founder and Managing Member, Capstone Capital Advisors and Susan Kidd; Executive Director, Center for Sustainability , Agnes Scott College lead this panel discussion with Anamarie Shreeves; Environmental Education Programs Manager, West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, Eriqah Vincent; Network Engagement Director, Power Shift Network, Dr. Dana Williamson; EPA Environmental Health Fellow, Assoc of Schools and Programs of Public Health, and Gwendylon P. Smith; Executive Director, Collier Heights Association for Revitalization, Resilience, and Sustainability.
How Environmental Justice and Equity Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis Part 2 Dr. Kyle Whyte; Professor of Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan, White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, leads panel discussion with Ka’illjuus / Lisa Lang; Executive Director, Xaadas Kil Kuyaas Foundation, Dr. Kelsey Leonard; Assistant Professor, Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo, Brittany Judson; Just Growth Consultant Partnership for Southern Equity, and AJ (Andrea) Grant; President, Environmental Communications Associates.
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Click below to watch the Inclusive Leader Award Ceremony featuring inspirational messages from the diverse Award Winners
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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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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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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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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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