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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We are delighted to work with Raquel Tamez, a Latina role model who serves as the CEO of SHPE (Society Of Hispanic Professional Engineers). She is opening doors for Hispanics across the U.S. and around the world. In January, we were with her in Davos, Switzerland at the FQ event at the World Economic Forum. And this week, to close out Hispanic Heritage Month, Raquel rang the closing bell at the Nasdaq stock exchange. Her monthly CEO Corner, below, captures the challenges of leading an organization like SHPE through a pandemic while continuing to provide value to its 13,000+ members and dedicated partners and collaborators like GlobalMindED. She is a luminary making a difference for Hispanics everywhere and we would like to recognize her contributions on this last day of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Owning Our Journey
Every March, half a million monarch butterflies leave the hills and mountains of Mexico and begin the long migration North. Some travel only a few hundred miles, into the plains of Southern Texas. Others make it as far as Canada 3,000 miles away. Their voyage is one of survival: a search for food, shelter and a place to propagate.
By October, just as the leaves in much of the U.S. are beginning to turn, the monarchs take flight again, this time headed south for home, where they rest and gather strength for their next great journey.
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM), I’ve been thinking a lot about these beautiful creatures: their strength and grace; their courage and resolve. For me, the symbolisms of the monarch are powerful ones. They speak to the journey that so many Hispanics have made, against impossible odds, over treacherous terrain (physical as well as socio-political), never losing sight of the promise and possibilities ahead.
Like the monarchs, for Hispanics, this time of year is about reconnecting to where we came from, to the places that made us who we are. Even if you’ve never actually been to Mexico, or Honduras, or Peru, or Argentina, HHM is an invitation to get to know your own story, your own family’s migration. It’s also a time to reflect on how far we Hispanics have come, on the incredible contributions we’ve made in the U.S. and beyond, and the ones we’ll make in the years ahead.
The truth is, the monarch’s journey home is only half the story, in the same way that revisiting our own heritage can’t account for what we’ve endured these past seven months. Back in March, just as the monarchs were beginning to head north, the COVID pandemic forced everyone—including Hispanics—on a different kind of journey.
Across the country, the economic impacts were immediately felt: lost jobs, reduced wages, families evicted from their homes. According to Pew Research, between February and June, Hispanic unemployment rose from 4.8% to 19%, nearly five points higher than the overall average. Even more disheartening, 70% of Hispanics polled in June said that the worst was yet to come with COVID—11 points higher than the average.
For far too many Hispanics, those first few months were like a monarch trying to fly north in lashing winds. No matter how hard we endeavored, forces beyond our control kept blowing us backwards. As a result, this pandemic and the resulting economic fallout have greatly impacted our community.
Why have Hispanics been hit so hard? Because we’re the ones on the front lines, working in restaurants and meatpacking plants and on construction sites. We’re the ones in the fields doing the backbreaking work that others denigrate, refuse to take on, or are to meek to handle. But we’re also engineers and scientists, lawyers and doctors, and even these seemingly “safe” industries—and the many Hispanics who work in them—are feeling the brunt of this impact.
And while SHPE has lent a hand where it can—raising nearly $1M in scholarships and financial assistance through our ALL-IN Relief Fund; pivoting to virtual programming—the crisis is far too deep for any one organization to address. The truth is, SHPE has been impacted, too. For the first time in our history, we’re having to host our National Convention—our single biggest event—virtually. Believe me when I say, we’d love to offer our Convention for free. But keep in mind that the funds we raise will be re-invested in our members by supporting the development and deployment of SHPE programs, many of which are free and available year-round (like our latinXfactor webinar series). We’ve also supported hundreds of SHPE members directly through scholarships and Convention registration stipends.
We understand these are difficult times—for our members, and for the Hispanic community as a whole. But here’s the thing: No matter the obstacles they face, the 500,000 monarchs dotting the skies right now are determined to complete their journey—even if it takes them a little longer to get there. We Hispanics are no different. Indeed, if our history and heritage have taught us anything, it’s that we are resilient. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, we’ve been forged by the fires around us. Economic hardships; political turmoil; social upheaval: We’ve survived them all, always emerging stronger—and flying higher—than we had before. And we will again. And again.
But don’t take my word for it. Instead, heed the words and wisdom of our heritage. We come from a long line of warriors and creators. The story of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans is one of ingenuity and innovation. Of exploration and discovery. Of transition, transformation and transcendence. A heritage of daring to dream big—for ourselves, for our families, and for generations of Hispanics to come. A heritage that’s continued through the works of people like Cesar Chavez, the legendary Chicano labor activist; and Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space; and Luis Walter Alvarez, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist. And so many more. And so many yet to come.
But our heritage is also about honoring those who came before. In addition to the great monarch migration, October also marks the three-day holiday knowns as Día de Muertos, a time when Hispanics come together to honor and pray for family members and friends who have died—to help guide them in their spiritual journeys.
As in many cultures, Hispanics view death not as something to fear, but as part of the human cycle. Think of La Catrina, the female skeleton who always has a smile on her face. She is *the* icon of Día de Muertos, an affirmation that life is sweet and that we should rejoice and revel in it—and a constant reminder that the birth-life-death transformation befalls each of us, no matter our station in life.
In the same way, it’s important that we see our current travails not just as obstacles to overcome, but as opportunities to lead our collective Hispanic Community confidently into the future. That’s been our mission at SHPE. Even if things are back to normal next year, even if things get better, we’ll know that the transformations we embraced made us stronger, smarter and more resilient—that they made us better.
Years from now, when we look back at 2020, we’re bound to remember the bad times. We can’t simply wish those away. But like the half-a-million monarchs that defy overwhelming odds to get where they need go to—indeed, where they’re destined to go—what we’ll remember most isn’t how hard the journey was, but what we accomplished by pressing on. That we showed everyone the incredible feats the Hispanic Community is capable of. That we honor those who came before—and believe in those to come.
Sinceramente,
Raquel Tamez, SHPE CEO
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Wednesday, October 2:00 MT/4:00 ET
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Click to view the most recent webinars:
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Courageous Conversations: Catalyzing Change in Health: Dr. Monique Butler; Chief Medical Officer, Swedish Medical Center, Samuel Yamoah, Jr.; Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company, Dr. Georges Benjamin; Executive Director, American Public Health Association, Dr. J. Nadine Gracia; Exec. Vice President & COO, Trust for America’s Health, Dr. Karen McNeil-Miller; CEO, Colorado Health Foundation, Dr. Pierre Theodore; VP Global External Innovation, Johnson & Johnson, and Dr. Elena Rios; President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association.
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Diverse College Presidents Talk About First 6 Weeks of School: Dr. Ryan Ross; Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion, Colorado Community College System moderates. Panelists include Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston President, Norfolk State University, Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite President, Bethune-Cookman University, Dr. Annette Parker President, South Central College, Minnesota State, Dr. Miles Davis President, Linfield University, and Dr. Michael Torrence President, Motlow State College
Hispanic Language Heritage Language Assets for Career Preparedness: Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and GlobalMindED, moderated by Lorena Orozco McElwain; OELA, Panelists include: Carol Carter; GlobalMindED, Felícita Solá-Carter; Excellence in Government Program, Oscar Fraire; University of Colorado Denver student, Patty Lopez; Intel Corporation, and Adrian Rosado; Cultural Clarity Experience.
Hispanic Language Heritage: Retention of Heritage Culture and Language(s) US Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and GlobalMindED, and panelists celegrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Lorena Orozco and Supreet Anand of OELA, Cristina Alfaro; San Diego State University, Luis Benitez; VF Corporation, Clotilde Dedecker; Circle of Women, Joe Garcia; Ohkay OwinghTribe, and Dr.Joel Comez; Center for Applied Logistics
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:
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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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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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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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