The Future of Work is Diverse, Inclusive, Just and Equitable
GlobalMindED is an Inclusive Success NetworkTM dedicated to creating a capable diverse talent pipeline, closing the equity gap for women and people of color, and connecting underrepresented/ underserved students to role models, mentors, internships, and jobs.
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Young Professionals Inclusive Leader Kwasi Boadi-Amponing: Real Estate Visionary and a Community Champion
In February, GlobalMindED celebrates Black History Month by highlighting influential black voices. Meet Kwasi Boadi- Amponing, a GlobalMindED Young Professional. Driven by a deep connection to his Ghanaian heritage, Kwasi isn't just selling houses, he's building communities. Real estate became his tool, not just for personal success, but to ultimately transform his homeland. At 18, after hundreds of hours dedicated to learning, he became the youngest licensed agent in his state. Meet Kwasi Boadi-Amponing:
In the world of real estate, some simply buy and sell properties, and then some visionaries transform communities while building their empires. I hope to be a shining example of the latter.
Originally born in Ghana, I have always had a deep connection to my heritage. From a very young age, I dreamed of making a difference in my community and saw real estate as a means to achieve that goal. My real estate journey began while I was in high school with a vision to not just sell and build homes in America, but to eventually dramatically restructure my community back home in Ghana. Through several hundred hours put into books, courses, and thoughtful planning, I was able to earn my real estate license at the age of 18. Looking back, it’s one of the best decisions I made in my life.
Since I started practicing real estate, I’ve had the opportunity to sell more than $10.8 worth of real estate, including luxury, rural, suburban, and lower-income developments here in Colorado. I love making my impact by educating buyers on the investment opportunities that can come after they make their purchases.
I make a specific commitment to educating my Black and African community on down payment assistance options and new programs. In Colorado, there are historic initiatives that are helping increase Black homeownership, like the Dearfield Fund for Black Wealth and the Colorado Housing Finance Authority. Through workshops, seminars, and one-on-one consultations, I’ve empowered many to overcome financial barriers and achieve homeownership.
Afua Opoku, a recent client and new homeowner, shared with me recently, "Your support was life-saving. I don’t speak the best English, and I can’t imagine trying to understand what any of the contracts said. Without you, I would have rented ‘till Kingdom come. You showed me a path to financial stability." I’m grateful to work with so many different people, all of them learning the power of having an asset as powerful as a home, especially in the Metro Denver area!
And I won’t stop there. My vision extends far beyond real estate transactions. I envision a brighter future for the African community in Denver, one where homeownership is attainable, businesses thrive, and cultural identity is celebrated. I want to provide access to what I’m calling the “African Dream” through real estate and economic development. And if I can do that in Denver, I know I can make it back to Ghana and other countries with a mission of unification and prosperity across the continent.
I stay connected to my community by supporting local schools, being a member of the GlobalmindED Young Professionals Inclusive Leadership Council, becoming a Public Speaking Fellow through the African Leadership Group, and graduating as a Connect Fellow from the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado where I earned the Richard Lewis Rising Star Award. I’ve had the chance to speak with younger professionals, instilling the values of hard work, community focus, and self-sacrifice. I believe this is the way that we heal the different societal problems we face. I believe I set myself apart by prioritizing the health of my community and I’m grateful that I have been able to attract clients this way. I want to be known for my collaborative approach to investments, engaging with my community to understand their needs and aspirations.
In the next few years, I’d like to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, earn some work experience in the industry, and then go to business school where I can sharpen theory into practice, learning more about how I might be able to influence the African economy through investment, private equity, entrepreneurship, and trade. I need to see more economic growth within Africa. I believe there is so much untapped opportunity and business on the continent and I am tired of waiting for the rest of the world to realize.
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GlobalMindED’s 10th Anniversary Conference
Powerful Voices Across Generations: Past, Present, Future
Denver June 17-19
The 10th annual conference in Denver will gather national thought leaders across sectors including education, business, health, policy, tech, and more. If you have never been to a GlobalMindED event, you will be in for a treat, as this year will be a reunion for many of our graduates, speakers, and Inclusive Leader Award winners who have been honored throughout the years.
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Thank you to all of the Sponsors, Speakers, Students, and Attendees at GlobalMindED 2023 |
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