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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Join us this week for your “seat at the table” with diverse equity leaders in Health on Monday, STEM leaders on Tuesday, DAVOS world leaders on Wednesday followed by Foundations and Funders, K-12 Equity Leaders on Thursday. Bring colleagues in your company, your university or learning institution and your children, friends and family. All students are welcome. We unify the world around our awareness, our curiosity, our conversations and the diverse company we expose ourselves to and sow in our circles of impact.
Wednesday, January 27, 12PM - 12:45PM ET
Inclusive Leader Award Winners: First Gen to College and Women of Color Creating a Diverse Talent Pipeline
Carol Carter, Founder and President, GlobalMindED
Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Global Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley
Marta Newhart, Chief Communications Officer, Westinghouse
Sherlaender "Lani" Phillips, Vice President, Commercial Partner Channel Sales, Microsoft
Chantal Line Carpentier, Chief, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) New York Office of the Secretary-General
Last week's Equity events:
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My name is Jair Flores and I recently obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. I am currently in the process of applying to Dental School in efforts to become a dentist. I am a proud alumni of a university located in my hometown known as Colorado State University Pueblo. During my time at CSUP I have always made it a personal goal of mine to help others in any way possible. I have served as CSUP’s Associated Student Government Vice President where together as a team, we created programs such as Pack Pals to mentor elementary students within the community of Pueblo. Our team has also put together different care packages to be distributed throughout the semesters to CSUP students with the intention to help students stay positive in these unprecedented times. I have also been lucky enough to be part of CSUP’s men’s wrestling team that instilled lessons that I can and have applied to my life such as dedication, time management, how to be team oriented, and more.
Although I was able to obtain two bachelor’s degrees and be a member of many life changing programs at CSUP, the journey has not always been easy. There have been many challenges throughout my life that have molded me into the individual I am today. The adversity I have faced in life has always pushed me to be the best version of myself. The main obstacle I have faced as a child and into my adult life has been being raised in a completely different culture from my own. My parents were immigrants from Mexico seeking a better life for their children. At the age of 25, they came to America with absolutely nothing except a dream. Our household was far different than everyone else’s around me. In our home we mainly spoke Spanish, I had to learn a completely new language and would often struggle switching from Spanish to English. To this day we also celebrate many Mexican traditions such as Day of the Dead and Three Kings Day. Unfortunately growing up I wasn’t able to relate with others about these traditions. Thankfully for me I grew up with two other brothers whom I could to talk to about these experiences. The culture shock began to wear off as I grew older. This allowed me to be aware of other backgrounds and appreciate the uniqueness between different cultures.
Another struggle was the fact I was a first generation college student. As a child my parents would always push education, so it was no surprise to them I wanted to go to college. Although my parents always encouraged me to get a higher education, they never knew the necessary steps I would need to get there. I did not understand the importance of the ACT score, nor did I have the financials to purchase study guides or practice exams. Filling out FAFSA was also difficult for me. Little did I know this was only the beginning. The transition from high school to college was extremely challenging. I felt as if I did not belong at times being a first gen to college student. Luckily, there were programs that made me feel comfortable and that I was in the right place. It was thanks to those programs that I had the opportunity to attend the GlobalMindED conference in 2019.
When I attended the conference, it opened my eyes to the endless possibilities one has despite where you may come from. I was inspired seeing everything these individuals have accomplished and I continue to utilize everything I learned from the conference. I was thrilled when given the opportunity to become an Ambassador. The program has allowed me to make connections with other students like myself and learn pivotal life skills.
As I mentioned, I have gone through personal challenges that have shaped me into the individual I am. Throughout my journey I have continued to grow and learn as much as possible. I am a hardworking and dedicated person that will continue to work until I complete all goals and tasks I have set. I am also innovative in the sense that if I see something that isn’t working, I will find ways to alter or improve the system. Lastly, I am always willing to learn and receive feedback to better myself. It is these skills I possess that I believe I will be able to excel in any situation I am facing. I am proud of the person I have become, and excited to accomplish the goals I have set for myself in the near future.
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Click below to watch the Inclusive Leader Award Ceremony featuring inspirational messages from the diverse Award Winners
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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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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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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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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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