2020 GlobalMindED
The Future of Work is Diverse, Inclusive, Just and Equitable
GlobalMindED closes the equity gap by creating a capable, diverse talent pipeline through connections to role models, mentors, internships for low-income students, returning adults, First Gen to college and inclusive leaders who teach them, work with them and hire them.
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Meet Clotilde Perez-Bode DeDecker. Her story is the American story of an immigrant who came to this country dependent on the social services we provide. Now in midlife, she set the standard for community foundation work in her long time home of Buffalo, NY. She is the next luminary in our series of Latino Leaders we salute in honor of Hispanic Heritage month. |
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Clotilde, you are one of the nation’s major philanthropic Latina leaders. What is your personal story and how did you go from immigrant on food stamps to community fund raiser, board member and civic leader?
I came to the US as a Cuban exile in December of 1967. I had to learn a new language, a new culture, a new climate and a new country. Our family was received through the Liberty Tower in Miami.
As part of the Catholic Charities refugee resettlement program, we were welcomed to the city of Buffalo, NY with open arms. Our family was completely supported by our public safety net through food stamps, Medicaid and public housing. Charitable dollars from community members who did not know us also helped us move forward in our new home. I was the beneficiary of this inspiring generosity and now I am committed to help others as I was helped so many years ago.
What was your path to your current work and how does if foster your mission and passion?
My current role stems from my time as a volunteer. I have my master’s in ED and was a teacher who became involved with the Buffalo Junior League. It was in this organization that I built some of my strongest leadership skills, first as Buffalo President and later as the President of the Association of Junior Leagues International. Organizing women around key goals and outcomes to address community needs prepared me to go from being a volunteer leader over many years and many roles to then lead as CEO and President. It has now been fifteen years with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo where we’ve created local, state and global impact through unprecedented partnerships. We just celebrated our 100 year anniversary, making us one of the oldest community foundations in the world.
What is the power you see and lead in the community foundation world?
Community foundations support the charitable giving of our donors and convene stakeholders across sectors to address critical needs in their communities. They are a town square for philanthropic activity which coordinates collaboration for much greater impact. We are dedicated to strengthening our communities and working for our most vulnerable populations. An example of this is our coordinated response to the COVID19 pandemic through the Moving Forward Together initiative - WNYresponds.org.
The North Star of our community foundations is to increase racial equity with all hands on deck for a vibrant, inclusive economy. Fair and equitable opportunity is at the core of the American dream. Here are some of the specific collective impact initiatives working towards fair and equitable opportunity:
- Greater Buffalo Racial Equity Roundtable
- Say YES Buffalo- increased high school graduation rates by 21 percentage points
- Youth Employment Coalition
Finally, Clotilde, what do you most want to say to young Latino leaders who could benefit from your wisdom?
Own your voice! Step up with solutions and find a way to build and then connect your many spheres of influence to make an impact in your school, your community and or business. Build bridges of understanding between friends, work colleagues, students, and leaders across sectors. This is the role of the modern Latino leader! Our bicultural experience is a tremendous asset and Latino leaders can use that to improve the world now and in the future. I’m delighted to be part of this wonderful community and part of the larger community of people from all backgrounds- that is GlobalMindED!
Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker's bio:
Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker is president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, an organization connecting people, ideas, and resources to improve lives in Western New York. She was board co-chair during Candid’s first year and is serving her third term, having started with Foundation Center in 2011.
As the Community Foundation’s CEO, Clotilde has focused on growth and impact. Under her leadership the Community Foundation has facilitated numerous public/private sector collaborations focused on systemic change. These efforts addressed issues such as school readiness, post-secondary attainment, lead-poisoning prevention, organizational development for arts organizations, and environmental stewardship. Most recently, Clotilde oversaw the Community Foundation’s effort to launch the Say Yes to Buffalo education initiative and the Greater Buffalo Racial Equity Roundtable.
Other highlights include a White House appointment to the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, U.S. Committee co-chair of the United Nations International Year of the Volunteer, and president of the Association of Junior Leagues International. Clotilde has served on numerous boards. She currently serves on Candid, FSG, Executive’s Alliance to Expand Opportunities for Boys and Young Men of Color and Global Fund for Community Foundations. She speaks frequently on philanthropy, community impact, and nonprofit governance.
Clotilde’s recognitions include Citizen of the Year, the Points of Light Foundation, the Governor’s Award for Service, and the President’s Award for Service.
Clotilde holds a master’s degree in education from the State University of New York at Buffalo and is a naturalized U.S. citizen, native of Cuba.
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There are many benefits to being multilingual, multiliterate, and multicultural in today’s global society. Knowing more than one language from birth, acquiring a new language through school, or learning languages later in life can provide lifelong tangible benefits.
OELA, in collaboration with GlobalMindED is hosting a two-part webinar series. The purpose of the webinars is to inspire linguistically and culturally diverse students to cherish, nurture, and revere their primary culture, heritage, and language so they can realize the short- and long-term personal, educational, and professional benefits of being multilingual.
The first webinar – "Retention of Heritage Culture and Language(s)," is a discussion of the cognitive, economic, educational, and sociocultural benefits of multilingualism with expert panelists from a variety of fields and professions.
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Multilingualism opens career opportunities in the public and private sectors and can raise the occupational status and earning potential of individuals who are proficient in more than one language. Language skills also can serve as an important resource for learning and development of problem-solving competencies.
In the second webinar – "Language Assets for Career Preparedness," the panel will discuss how multilingualism can shape career paths and share how language skills have influenced their career trajectories.
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In case you missed the Back to School in Times Like No Other sessions, here are links to our YouTube channel:
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: A Conversation on Race, Isms, Justice, Moving Forward and the Role White People Need to Play: Ryan Ross; Associate Vice Chancellor: Student Affairs, Equity, and Inclusion, Colorado Community College System leads the conversation with Clifton Taulbert; President and CEO, Freemount Corporation and Roots Java Coffee, Javon Brame; Dean of Students, Arapahoe Community College, Chelsea Williams; Founder & CEO, College Code LLC, and Representative Leslie Herod; Legislator, Colorado General Assembly
Equity in Engineering Programs: Priming the STEM Pipeline During and After COVID-19: Dr. Dora Renaud, Sr. Director of Academic Programs & Professional Development, SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM, Melanie Suarez, Student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Mechanical Engineering, Nicolas Valencia Diaz, Student, Florida International University, Biomedical Engineering, Sophia Plata, PhD Student, University of Southern California, Environmental Engineering
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To view the recent Rural sessions, please see our YouTube channel:
Native American Business Opportunities, Tribal Economic Development and Post-secondary Education/Workforce Participation: J.C. Whorton, Jr.; Consultant, Lecturer, Author and Adjunct Faculty, University of Colorado Boulder, Don Kelin; President, Fox Professional Services, Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce, Matt Rantanen; Director of Technology, Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, Tribal Digital Village Network Initiative, and Melvin Monette; CEO, Indigenous Education, Inc.
Fortifying Native Students, Faculty and Communities During and After COVID-19: Ron Lessard (Mohawk); Acting Exec. Director, White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education leads panel including Diana Cournoyer; Oglala Sioux Tribe, Executive Director, National Indian Education Association, Michael Chamberlain; Special Assistant for Rural Outreach, US Department of Education, Carrie L. Billy; President & CEO, American Indian Higher Education Consortium, and features a performance by Ava Rose Johnson; Student and Musician, Native American Music Awards Winner
Rural Innovations in Education During COVID-19: Anne Trujillo; Anchor 7News, Denver moderates the panel which includes Tina Goar; Executive Director, San Luis Valley BOCES, Dr. Robert Mitchell; Asst. Professor of Leadership, Research, and Foundations, UCCS, Luis Murillo; Principal, Skoglund Middle School, and Samantha Yocam; Superintendent and Principal, Kim School District
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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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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 Center for Positive Organizations:
From the Economist:
From Forbes:
From Harvard Business Review:
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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Responding to Crisis
The 30-Day Justice Plan
As the reset of America is underway, understanding the role you can play in a system of change can be difficult, but we encourage you to listen, learn and be active. To start, instead of, say, a juice cleanse, feed your brain and move yourself with this practical plan over the next month. Here's our guide of what to read, watch, listen to and do in order to be part of the solution.
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Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!"
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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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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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