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Leading with Purpose: Women Who Inspired Us This March

Shana Erenberg, Founder and CEO of Libenu

Empowering Lives Through Disabilities Advocacy, Social Justice, and Tikkun Olam: Meet Dr. Shana Erenberg

Mary Davis, Founder of The Davis Consulting Group LLC 

From High School Lifeguard to Citibank Executive to Global Consulting Pioneer: Meet Mary Graham



Shoshanna Sumka, Executive Director of the Independent Schools Experiential Education Network (ISEEN).

Granddaughter of Jewish Immigrants to the U.S., Shaped by Kenya, Ecuador, and a Life of Global Engagement: Meet Shoshanna Sumka

Iffet Ozgonul, CEO of Peten Travels

From a Small Village in Anatolia to a Global Leader in Cultural Tourism: Meet Iffet Ozgonul

Stephanie Jaeger, President of Les Dames d'Escoffier.

Recipe for Leadership Builds Community in the Culinary World: Meet Stephanie Jaeger, President of Les Dames d’Escoffier

Emem Ita Dom, Founder of Career Circle

Empowering the Next Generation Through Digital Skills and Career Access: Meet Emem Ita Udom

Kathleen deLaski, Founded the Education Design Lab 

 From TV Journalism to Pentagon Briefings to Nonprofit Innovation in Education: Meet Kathleen deLaski

Kristiina Helenuis, Author

From War Correspondent to Global CEO and Author: Meet Kristiina Helenius, Leader in International Business and Policy

Stacey Ryan, President of School or Rock

Rutgers Grad on Creating a Culture of Belonging as School of Rock President: Meet Stacey Ryan

Robin Kniech, Program Director at the University of Colorado Denver's Center for New Directions in Politics & Policy.

From City Council to Educating and Uplifting the Next Generation in Politics: Meet Robin Kniech

Sarah McCarthy, CEO of the Global Livingston Institute (GLI).

Bridging Continents and Empowering Communities through Leadership in Global Development: Meet Sarah McCarthy, CEO of Global Livingston Institute

Lori M. Huerta, Assistant Director of Inclusive Excellence Partnerships and Adjunct Psychology Professor at MSU Denver.

From Corporate Sales to Higher Ed Leadership: Empowering the Next Generation of Workforce Leaders—Meet Lori Marie Huertas

Iliana de la Vega, founder of El Naranjo

A Taste of Oaxaca – Bringing the Heart and Soul of Mexican Cooking to the World: Meet Iliana de la Vega

Kara Ahmed, President of the Educare Network

From Classroom Teacher to National Voice for Young Learners: Meet Dr. Kara H. Ahmed

Amanda Reyes, Director of Financial Capability at Nusenda Credit Union.

Lessons from the Creek, the Classroom, and the Community: Meet Amanda Reyes, Director of Financial Capability at Nusenda Credit Union

Patience Peabody, President and CEO of Book Trust.

From a Backpack Full of Books to Leading a Literacy Revolution: Meet Patience Peabody

AnnMaria De Mars, President of 7 Generation Games

From Judo Champion to Tech Entrepreneur: Meet Dr. AnnMaria Rousey De Mars

Caroline Blackwell, Vice President of Equity and Justice at the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Born Into a Segregated America, Now Leading Equity and Justice: Meet Caroline Blackwell, the Advocate Reshaping Education and Human Rights

Annie Caplan, Director of Engagement at Living Room Conversations.

Healthy Communication for Healthy Schools Creates Spaces of Belonging: Meet Annie Caplan

Kari Williams, head cider maker at Snow Capped Cider. the cider world.

From Orchard to Award-Winning Cider: Meet Kari Williams

Claudean Kizart, Director of Student Success at Tidewater Community College 

From Chicago’s South Side to Global Educational Leadership: Meet Dr. ClauDean Kizart, Director of Student Success Tidewater Community College

Supporting women and being active allies is essential. Below are stories of remarkable individuals who exemplify true allyship.

Jeff Wasden, President and CEO of State Business Executives. From Classroom Teacher, to Coach to National Business Advocate and Change-Making Leader: Meet Noteworthy Ally, Jeff Wasden

Dr. Bajaj Lalit, MA, Leading Physician. From Third Culture Kid to MD to Children’s Hospital Inclusive Leader: Meet Noteworthy Ally, Dr. Lalit Bajaj

Dr. Jamie Van Leeuwen, PhD, Managing Director of the BuildStrong Foundation. From Street Outreach to Government Leader to Global Impact Through Allyship and Empowerment: Meet Dr. Jamie Van Leeuwen, PhD, MA, MPH



Jason Wang, Private Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management. From Wealth Management to Allyship and Community Impact: Meet Jason Wang

Dave Toole, Founder and CEO of Outhink Media. From Semiconductors to AI Venture Studio: A Visionary Leader and Remarkable Ally, Meet Dave Toole

Stanford Lake, Project Manager of Hooghan LLC. From Kayenta Arizona to Structural Engineering and Beyond: Meet Remarkable Allly Stanford Lake

Jason Palmer, Businessman, Entrepreneur, and Investor. Co- Founder of Stealth AI Startup. From Education Advocate to Presidential Candidate: Meet Jason Palmer, Champion of Allyship to Achieve Equity and Opportunity

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

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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.

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

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