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Introducing the 2026 GlobalMindED Exceptional Leader Award Winners, Daily Starting Monday
GlobalMindED is thrilled to introduce the 2026 Exceptional Leader Award winners daily over the next two weeks. Read about these leaders and role models who stand out in their respective fields, inspiring their peers and the next generation that GlobalMindED serves. You can meet the honorees at the Exceptional Leader Awards Dinner on June 10th in Denver and hear them speak as part of 400+ national and global speakers, 1,000+ attendees, and 200+ students at the GlobalMindED 2026 Conference, "Dimensions of our Democracy: Architecting the Next 250+ Years and Beyond", June 11-12.
Join us in celebrating these exceptional leaders across key industries for their innovative contributions and bold actions. From recruitment and development to senior management, board representation, and pipeline strategies from education to employment, these honorees are driving meaningful change. This year’s winners join the ranks of nearly 100 leaders who have been recognized since the awards' inception in 2019.
Read our newsletter each day and register for the conference by January 31 for the Early Bird rate!
See the 2025 Exceptional Leader Award winners below:
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Join national and global leaders from across the disciplines – early learning, K-12, higher education, health, tech, policy, foundations/funders, and more for "Dimensions of our Democracy: Celebrating 250 Years and Architecting the Next 250". Meet the 400+ speakers and hundreds of attendees dedicated to creating a capable talent pipeline, networking, sharing best practices, and connecting students to role models, mentors, internships, experiences, and jobs.
What is unique about the GlobalMindED Annual Event?
- Attendees come from all business sectors, health, government, nonprofit, and education entities, from early learning through higher education, including CEOs, college Presidents, changemakers, and heads of organizations
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First Gen Students Leadership Program - in this preconference, students will learn from and network directly with CEOs, policymakers, tech innovators, health experts, and leaders across industries. Register as a student
- Students are featured on panels and are “at the table” with influential leaders
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Industry Marketplace/Career Exploration - students learn about possible career paths, apprenticeships, internships, and jobs, while businesses and organizations can meet national talent. Register for a table.
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Exceptional Leader Awards dinner on June 10th will honor 15 national luminaries who are role models for the students we serve
Student perspectives:
- “Knowing that I am capable of having conversations and learning within an environment with many top executives in their respective fields has instilled in me a new sense of confidence.“
- Kelvin Agyemang, CSU: “I never would have been President of NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) without the GlobalMindED conference and the mentors they connected me to from Salesforce and Microsoft!”
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Amelia Mawlawi, GlobalMindED 2015 Class: See her 1-minute Testimonial
Travel Plans
- Denver offers convenient access by air and rail, with walkable hotels near the conference venue.
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Discounted rates are available at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
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Industry Marketplace & Career Exploration Arena June 12, 1:30-3:30
Where business leadership meets community impact, the GlobalMindED Industry Marketplace connects employers, educators, and students to explore career pathways and build Colorado’s inclusive workforce. More than a career fair, it’s a movement—bridging equity, access, and opportunity across industries to inspire the next generation of leaders and strengthen the “Pillars of our Democracy.”
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United Nations Event Conference 2025
Our 2025 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.
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GlobalMindED Conference 2025
Thank you to all of the students, partners, sponsors, speakers and attendees who made our 2025 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.
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Join national and global leaders from across the disciplines – early learning, K-12, higher education, health, tech, policy, foundations/funders, and more for "Dimensions of our Democracy: Celebrating 250 Years and Architecting the Next 250". Meet the 400+ speakers and hundreds of attendees dedicated to creating a capable talent pipeline, networking, sharing best practices, and connecting students to role models, mentors, internships, experiences, and jobs.
What is unique about the GlobalMindED Annual Event?
- Attendees come from all business sectors, health, government, nonprofit, and education entities, from early learning through higher education, including CEOs, college Presidents, changemakers, and heads of organizations
-
First Gen Students Leadership Program - in this preconference, students will learn from and network directly with CEOs, policymakers, tech innovators, health experts, and leaders across industries. Register as a student
- Students are featured on panels and are “at the table” with influential leaders
-
Industry Marketplace/Career Exploration - students learn about possible career paths, apprenticeships, internships, and jobs, while businesses and organizations can meet national talent. Register for a table.
-
Exceptional Leader Awards dinner on June 10th will honor 15 national luminaries who are role models for the students we serve
Student perspectives:
- “Knowing that I am capable of having conversations and learning within an environment with many top executives in their respective fields has instilled in me a new sense of confidence.“
- Kelvin Agyemang, CSU: “I never would have been President of NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) without the GlobalMindED conference and the mentors they connected me to from Salesforce and Microsoft!”
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Amelia Mawlawi, GlobalMindED 2015 Class: See her 1-minute Testimonial
Travel Plans
- Denver offers convenient access by air and rail, with walkable hotels near the conference venue.
-
Discounted rates are available at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
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Industry Marketplace & Career Exploration Arena June 12, 1:30-3:30
Where business leadership meets community impact, the GlobalMindED Industry Marketplace connects employers, educators, and students to explore career pathways and build Colorado’s inclusive workforce. More than a career fair, it’s a movement—bridging equity, access, and opportunity across industries to inspire the next generation of leaders and strengthen the “Pillars of our Democracy.”
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United Nations Event Conference 2025
Our 2025 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.
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GlobalMindED Conference 2025
Thank you to all of the students, partners, sponsors, speakers and attendees who made our 2025 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 2025 such a success! | |
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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