GlobalMindED is an Inclusive Success Network^TM dedicated to creating a capable talent pipeline by connecting students to role models, mentors, internships, and jobs.

Introducing the Composite 2025 GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winners!

We are thrilled to introduce the 2025 GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award winners! Join us in celebrating these inclusive leaders across key industries for their innovative contributions and bold actions in advancing access and equity for women, people of color, and underrepresented populations. From recruitment and development to senior management, board representation, and pipeline strategies from education to employment, these honorees are driving meaningful change. This year’s winners join the ranks of nearly 100 leaders who have been recognized since the awards' inception in 2019.

We hope that you will join us for the Inclusive Leader Awards dinner, the 11th annual GlobalMindED conference, or both to meet the 15 winners, 400+ speakers, 300+ students, and hundreds of attendees at GlobalMindED 2025 on June 16 (dinner), and 17-18 (conference) in Denver. Registration and information.

• Early Childhood: Dr. Meera Mani, VP, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, (ret.) From a “Lost Student” to Early Learning Reformist Empowering Teachers: Meet Dr. Meera Mani, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Early Childhood

• K-12 Education: Susana Córdova, Commissioner for Education, Colorado Department of Education Transforming Education as a First Gen Latina Teacher, Superintendent, and Commissioner: Meet GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for K-12, Dr. Susana Cordóva

• Higher Education: Dr. Eduardo Padron, President Emeritus of Miami Dade College From Cuban Refugee to Miami Dade College President to Presidential Medal of Freedom: Meet Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, GlobalMindED's Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Higher Education

• Government: Vicki Vasques, Owner and Chairwoman, Tribal Tech From First Gen Grad to Teacher to Leader in Departments of Energy and Education to Successful Business Owner: Meet Vicki Vasques, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Government

• Health and Wellness: Dr. Yele Aluko, Chief Medical Officer, EY Americas From Nigeria to Managing Cardiologist to Global Health Policy Changemaker at EY: Meet Dr. Yele Aluko, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Health & Wellness

• Banking & Finance: Patricia Pacheco de Baez, Managing Director, Bank of America From the Dominican Republic to Managing Director of Bank of America: Meet Patricia Pacheco de Baez, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Banking and Finance

• Energy & Sustainability: Wahleah Johns, Director, Office of Indian Energy Policy, US Department of Energy (Fmr.) Indigenous Knowledge from Native Americans Solves Climate Change and Heals Communities: Meet Wahleah Johns, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Energy & Sustainability

• Space & Aerospace: Joseph Acaba, Chief Astronaut, NASA From Peace Corps Volunteer to Middle School Science Teacher to Chief Astronaut, NASA: Meet Joseph Acaba, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Space & Aerospace

• Technology: Tim Muindi, GVP Treasury & ESG, ServiceNow From Kenya to Corporate Leadership: Meet Tim Muindi, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Technology

• Entrepreneurship: Dr. Rebecca Corbin, President & CEO of National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Launching Community College Entrepreneurs to Career and Financial Success: Meet Dr. Rebecca Corbin, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Entrepreneurship

• Media & the Arts: Edward Lewis, Chairman, Essence Communications From the South Bronx to the Ivy Leagues to ESSENCE Magazine/Media: Meet Edward Lewis, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Media & Arts

• Foundations & Funders: Kyle Hybl, President & CEO, El Pomar Foundation Service, Civic Engagement, Community and Commitment: Meet Kyle Hybl, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Foundations and Funders

• Nonprofit: Adam Popp, Board Member, Certified Peer Mentor, and Performance Coach US Veteran and Seven-Time Guinness World Record Holding Para Athlete: Meet Adam Popp, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Nonprofit

• Leadership & Equity: Dr. Shirley Collado, President and CEO, College Track From First Gen Student to Expanding Student Access and Success, Meet Dr. Shirley Collado, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Leadership & Equity

• Global Impact: Britt Slabinski, President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society From Eagle Scout to Navy SEAL to Congressional Medal of Honor: Meet Britt Slabinski, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Global Impact

Congratulations to these tremendous leaders and role models within our community. We look forward to celebrating each and every one of you June 16th to open the 11th Annual GlobalMindED Conference!

Register for GlobalMindED 2025

June 16 - First Gen Leadership Program, Inclusive Leader Award Dinner

June 17 - 18 Conference

Denver Sheraton

United Nations Conference 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. 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.

Join us in 2025: June 16-18 at the Sheraton Downtown Denver. Interested in speaking at our 2025 Conference? Click Here

Save the Date: June 16-18, 2025 in Denver for GlobalMindED

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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