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

Higher Education Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18


GlobalMindED is pleased to publish the preliminary content tracks by discipline in the days ahead for our 11th annual convening of thought leaders with our emerging leaders- the students and practitioners of all ages- “at the table”. Programs across tracks and topics will be released over the next two weeks. The full preliminary program is here. 


Highlights of the Higher Education Track include luminaries like: Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, CEO of AACTE, Dr. Lynn Pasquerella CEO of AACU, Dr. Phillie Mantella, President of Grand Valley State and Co-Founder of Rep4, Dr. Mary Papazian of AGB, Ahniwake Rose CEO of AIHEC, Dr. Terrence Cheng Chancellor of the CT State University System, Dr. Raj Echambadi, President of Illinois Institute of Technology and many other key leaders in the field listed below.


Dr. Mary Papazian, Executive Vice President for AGB, will lead a pre-conference entitled, Trustees Leading Through Times of Turbulence on Monday afternoon, June 16, with other national and regional trustees.


Many college leaders who work with First Gen will bring them to the First Gen Pre Conference program—the details of which are here. Can’t join us in June? Sign up for our newsletter here and mark your calendar October 9 2025 at the United Nations and June 9-11 for 2026.

Register for GlobalMindED 2025


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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