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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The Power of the Mundane is Magic: Meet Latina Leader and Servant Healer, Nicole Marie Ortiz, Ed
Nicole has a passion for co-designing learning spaces where people can thrive. Her academic background includes an Ed.D. in Leadership for Educational Equity and an M.A. in Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity. She has vast experience supporting non-profits on equity initiatives within their organizations and alongside the community. Nicole
works at Denver Zoo, is an Adjunct Professor of Early Childhood Education at MSU Denver, and owns her own coaching and facilitating business where she supports emerging leaders with strengths-based coaching and facilitation.
What is your personal/professional story?
I have been reflecting on this recently because there are times when people ask how I’ve arrived here, looking for clarity to inform their own next steps. I am often cautious to answer because each of us is on our own unique journey, and there is no roadmap for what your life is supposed to look like, it is yet to be determined. And yet, there is plenty of messaging out there about the “right” steps to take, messages about what success is supposed to look like and how to arrive there.
Every moment that has led up to this moment has had an impact. The joys, the hurts, the big moments, and, most importantly, the small moments are all part of a beautiful woven tapestry that has allowed me to be present and grateful for where I am now.
My short story is this: I am the first-born child of an interracial couple, who had both experienced loss and pain in their own childhoods. As the eldest, I learned to navigate the world on my own and to be a caretaker of others. I carried this weight on my shoulders as I navigated being a daughter, a sister, a student, and a teacher. And then one day I met that pain, and I developed some compassion and love towards it, and in doing so began to heal that wound.
I decided that I wanted to become a leader who could hold space for others to meet their own hurts. I cultivated my coaching and facilitating practices as the medicine I could administer. That is what has led me to who I am and what I do today.
What key moments in your life led you to where you are today?
I believe the power of the mundane is magic. There is one moment that jumps out to me. In a chance crossing of paths, I bumped into someone, who at that time was an acquaintance, and in a short exchange of “How are you doing?” shared that she was in the depths of hiring a new teammate, and then we parted ways. It was a moment of less than 60 seconds, and it sent me on a trajectory I could never have imagined.
I had no experience in this specific role, but I had a passion for the work and a commitment to learning. I took a risk and applied. And she they took a leap of faith and invited me in. This person was Sarah Brenkert. She believed in me and she taught me what I didn’t know.
She challenged me to grow and let me find my way. What might have happened had we not bumped into one another in that hallway, pausing for one moment to connect, as we both rushed to the next thing? I think of how many moments of rushing, that place of moving too quickly, keep us from exploring that unfolding moment, the what might be. It reminds me of the worth of a second and how we can embrace each one as an invitation of possibility.
Where does your passion to serve come from?
It comes from a deep belief in the power of love. When we choose to do what we do from a place of love and acceptance we can liberate ourselves from the limitations of judgment and needing to be right. I choose to show up this way not because I expect others to do it, but because it is how I want to show up in the world.
How can GlobalMindED help you reach your goals?
My goals are informed by my desire to contribute to a world where all people can contribute their gifts. GlobalMindED can be part of that by continuing to elevate and celebrate the gifts of everyone they work with, and cultivating a narrative of the power of our gifts and the importance of sharing them with others.
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Highlights from our United Nations Event: Transforming Financial Boundaries |
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At the Delegates Dining Room, United Nations. |
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Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley |
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Janet Salazar, President, and Yim Li, Vice Chairman, Foundation for the Support of the U.N. |
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Michael Maquet-Diafouka, Managing Director, Global Family and Institutional Wealth, UBS, Chris Marsh, Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor, UBS,Janet C. Salazar, Chairman & President, Foundation for the Support of the United Nations |
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Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley and James Rhee, Founder/Owner, red helicopter |
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Kyle Hybl, President and CEO, El Pomar Foundation, Beth Cobert, Acting President, Markle Foundation |
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Sam Lalanne, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion |
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Tyler Naha, Student, Denver East High School, Dr. Mary Papazian, Exec. VP, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, Dr. Philomenta Mantella, President, Grand Valley State University, Dr. Yustina Saleh, Managing Director, Innovation Solutions, The Burning Glass Institute, Alfonzo Alexander, Chief Ethics & Diversity Officer, National Association of State Boards of Accountancy |
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Dr. D'Andre Weaver, Chief Digital Equity Officer, Digital Promise, Michael Woods, President, Woods Capital, the Honorable Dr. Kimberly McClain, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department HUD, Preston James, II, Co-Founder and CEO, Divinc, Gaby Rowe, Founding Principal, Grow Associates |
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Dr. Craig Jonas, Founder and CEO, CoPeace, Victoria Vasques, Owner & Chairwoman, Tribal Tech LLC, Sachin Chaudhry, Founder and CEO, TrustCircle and BringChange Foundation, Kyle Hybl, President & CEO, El Pomar Foundation, Beth Cobert, Acting President, Markle Foundation |
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Dr. Denise Lujan, Director, Entering Student Experience, University of Texas at El Paso, Javaune Adams-Gaston, President, Norfolk State University, Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent, Cajon Valley Union School District, Gina Fratarcangeli, Managing Director, Google, Shital C. Shah, Sr. Advisor, Strategic Partnerships, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Education |
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GobalMindED's
Hispanic Heritage Month Event
Latino Leaders Breaking Boundaries and Barriers: Fuerza y Fortaleza
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Introduction by:
Paulette Tate, Chair of the Board, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver
The founder of Cantilever, a company specializing in business and leadership development, Paulette is a global executive, entrepreneur, and leader with over 30 years of expertise in business development, operations, and executive management. Serving on a variety of boards and advisory committees, Paulette’s skills in strategic planning, finance, risk management, and relationship building make her a visionary leader in the international business world.
Panel Leader:
Elizabeth Suárez, Leadership & Negotiation Strategist, Avanza Business Group
Elizabeth collaborates with organizations across various industries on complex and sensitive matters, using her unique blend of respect, humor, and honesty. Her straightforward approach inspires her clients to take action and put into practice what they have learned, to positively impact their lives. Elizabeth has motivated thousands of professionals to become transformative leaders through her best-selling book, The Art of Getting Everything, as well as her media appearances and keynote speeches across the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
With:
Diego Mariscal, CEO and Chief Disabled Person, 2Gether-International
As the leader of 2Gether-International, Diego has collaborated with corporations like Google, Blackboard, McKinsey, and Comcast NBC Universal, as well as the U.S. Dept. of State and the Organization of American States to frame disability as an asset for startups and entrepreneurs. He has been recognized by the Waldzell Institute in Vienna as an Architect of the Future and by the British Council as a Global Changemaker. Born with Cerebral Palsy, he represented Nuevo Leon in the Mexican National Paralympics. Diego is also the 2023 GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award winner for Entrepreneurship.
Christina Trujillo Privacy Officer, Legal Department, Sony Electronics
With decades of experience as an auditor in the financial services industry, and a background in ethics, compliance, and IT governance, Christina earned her Certified Information Privacy Professional certification. She has been with Sony for over 16 years and is now the Sony Electronics’ Privacy Officer. Christina was recently inducted into the Samurai Society, the highest honor one can achieve at Sony, and she is constantly involved with numerous volunteer organizations.
Dr. Jose Morey Chief Executive Officer, Ad Astra Steam Media
The Founder of Ad Astra Media, Dr. Morey provides role models and educational STEAM content to encourage more diversity in STEAM-related fields. He is the Chief Medical Officer for Ever Medical and is a health and technology keynote speaker, author, and consultant for NASA, Forbes, MIT, and the White House Office of Science and Technology. He is considered a leader in exponential technology innovation and excels at leading multidisciplinary teams that sit at the epicenter of biotechnology, AI, and aerospace.
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Highlights from the 2023 GlobalMindED Annual Conference this past June:
Read What Speakers and Attendees said about the GlobalMindED 2023 annual conference:
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PBS12 Denver filmed and live-streamed the GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Awards on June 7th as well as our main stage plenaries and presentations on June 8th. You can find them all individually on the GlobalMindED YouTube channel.
Here are links to the 2023 GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winners' introductions and acceptance remarks:
Miriam Calderon, Chief Policy Officer, ZERO TO THREE: Inclusive Leader - Early Childhood Education
Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent, Cajon Valley Union School District, Inclusive Leader - K-12 Education
Carrie Billy, CEO, American Indian Higher Education Consortium: Inclusive Leader - Higher Education
Afua Bruce, Founder & Principal, ANB Advisory Group: Inclusive Leader - Government
Dr. Elena Rios, President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association: Inclusive Leader - Health & Wellness
Hassan Salem, Head of Commercial Banking, US Bank: Inclusive Leader - Banking & Finance
Greg Robinson, James Webb Space Telescope Project Director NASA (ret): Inclusive Leader - Space & Aerospace
Mary Nichols, Professor, UCLA Institute of the Environment, Inclusive Leader - Energy & Sustainability
Michael Campbell, General Manager, Education Division, Intel: Inclusive Leader - Technology
Diego Mariscal, CEO & Chief Disabled Person, 2Gether-International: Inclusive Leader - Entrepreneurship
Mario Carrera, President & CEO, CLLARO: Inclusive Leader - Media & Arts
Nasruddin Rupani, Chairman, Ibn Sina Foundation: Inclusive Leader - Foundations & Funders
Rosanna Durruthy, VP, Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, LinkedIn: Inclusive Leader -Global Impact
Kimberly Bryant, Founder & CEO, Black Innovation Lab; Black Girls Code: Inclusive Leader - Non-Profit
Click below to see Insights from GlobalMindED Leaders:
View the Main-stage Presentations:
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Would you like to give to support our student programs? You can scan the QR code below or go to our website to support our year-round programs. GlobalMindED is a 501(c)(3).
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Thank you to all of the Sponsors, Speakers, Students, and Attendees at GlobalMindED 2023
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