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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Egyptian Immigrant and First Gen Student in Cairo to MBA and Career Coach - Office DEI Programming & Outreach Manager at UMKC: Meet Youssef M. Mekawy
13 students and 3 faculty/staff from the University of Missouri Kansas City attended GlobalMindED this past June. Today, we are sharing the story of Youssef, and tomorrow we will share feedback from the students.
Plan now to bring students from your institution to GlobalMindED's 10th anniversary June 17-19, 2024 in Denver.
What is your personal story?
In 2009, I started my college Journey at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt, studying Simultaneous Translation (English<>Arabic). My career coaching career passion started in 2011 when I co-founded Spread Your Skills (SYS), at my University, Al-Azhar University Cairo, Egypt—an organization with a goal to support college students with their career goals. In fact, one of the pictures I included was from a C.V. writing session that I took the lead on as part of SYS (lower left).
In 2013, I traveled from Egypt to the U.S. to follow a passion for career coaching. As an undocumented Immigrant and a first-generation student, I battled barriers to achieve my professional goals. In 2017, I earned my Bachelor of Arts, from North Central College, in Human Resources Management, and Communications, with an independent study focusing on Intercultural Communication Training. in 2020, I also earned my Master's in Business Administration with a focus on Coaching and Organizational Development.
I served in the capacity of college administrator and a career coach at a variety of higher education institutions, including a community college, a liberal arts private college, and world-ranking universities. I currently work as a Career Coach at UMKC, with over 6 years of experience in higher education. I have presented at local and national conferences from the Early Talent Summit at UMKC to the National Association of Colleges and Employers 2022 conference. With a passion to help and support underserved students, I continue to guide first-generation college students in their career journeys.
What key moments in your life led you to where you are today?
Coming to study in the U.S. wasn't easy. My initial U.S. embassy scholarship application was rejected in 2012. I applied again and thankfully my application was accepted in 2013. Navigating immigration, college, and career life alone, thousands of miles away from family, in a new culture, using my limited 2nd language abilities, was not easy. But I found my home away from home. I found my community of support and the mentors who helped me to keep pushing forward and achieve my professional and career goals. Fast-forward to 2023, I started my own small business - Ummah Career Lab LLC. I lead this organization providing career guidance workshops and giving back to the community that supported me during my career journey.
Where does your passion to serve come from?
INFORMATION IS A KEY! 10 years ago, as a first generation to college student, having the information and tools necessary to control the narrative of my career story gave me the confidence to keep developing a new climax for my story. It gave me the strength to keep pushing forward. I want to be able to provide that to my students. The beauty that comes with the work I do is that I am not only writing my story, but I am also helping others write and redirect the course of their story. And, I try to leave a positive impact on each story.
How can GlobalMindED help you reach your goals?
The networking & mentorship opportunities would be of great help!
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GlobalMindED 2024 10th Anniversary:
June 17-19 2024 at the Denver Hyatt Regency
See this 1-minute GlobalMindED 2023 video:
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If you are a leader at a district, college, company, non-profit, or foundation supporting GlobalMindED’s Tenth Anniversary event in Denver on June 17 (pre-conference + Inclusive Leader Awards dinner) 18-19 (conference) 2024, you are eligible to attend our Fall special event:
Transforming Financial Boundaries in Education, the Environment, and the Economy
Thursday, October 12th
United Nations DDR
Last Fall’s special event was at Georgia Tech:
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GlobalMindED Resolve to Solve Atlanta: Interview with Killer Mike Dr. Raheem Beyah; Dean, College of Engineering, GA Institute of Technology, and Rontavious Coley, Recent graduate, Owner of The Early Way on Broad, introduce Dr. Jean Accius; SVP, Global Thought Leadership, AARP who interviews global hip-hop sensation, Michael Render (aka Killer Mike) of Run The Jewels, who shares his personal vision of Love & Respect, which is also the title of his new PBS talk show.
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GlobalMindED Resolve to Solve Atlanta: Women Breaking Barriers In STEM Kwame Johnson; President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta leads the panel with Errika Moore; Executive Director, STEM Funders Network, Dr. Maxine Cain; Founder & President, STEM Atlanta Women, Valarie Mackey; President & CEO, WrightNow Solutions, Michelle Arrington; Director, Government Affairs, Verizon, and Nettie Brown; Graduate Engineering Student, GA Institute of Technology
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GlobalMindED Resolve to Solve Atlanta: Closing The Digital Divide Eric Kelly; Chairman & CEO, Bridge 2 Technologies leads the panel with Kristina Newton; Founder & CEO, HYPE, Richard Hicks; CEO & President, Inspiredu, Jaycee Holmes; Professor, Spelman College, Co-founder, CODEHOUSE, and Bryan Cox; Computer Science Program Specialist, Georgia Department of Education
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GlobalMindED Resolve to Solve Atlanta: The Future of Work is Diverse, Inclusive, Just, and Equitable Dr. Sybrina Atwaters; Director, OMED: Educational Services, GA Institute of Technology leads the panel with Guy Primus; CEO, Valence Community, Founding Member BONDS Network, Petal Walker, JD; Managing Director, Deloitte & Touche, James Rhee, JD; Founder and CEO, red helicopter, and Dr. Loretta Ovueraye; Vice Provost, Miami Dade College
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GlobalMindED Resolve to Solve Atlanta: Students Have Their Say Michael Steele, JD; Managing Associate, Thompson Hine LLP leads the panel with Mahogany Labor; Engineering Student, GA Institute of Technology, Ki’Andre Thomas; Student Government Association Undergraduate President, Clark Atlanta University, Angelique White; Student, Miami Dade College, and Jalene Hudson; Student, Georgia Highlands College
Write Celeste Gardner to reserve your space: Celestegardner@globalminded.org
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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.
2023 GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winners:
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
Insights from GlobalMindED Leaders:
Main-stage Presentatons:
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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 501c3.
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Thank you to all of the Sponsors, Speakers, Students, and Attendees at GlobalMindED 2023
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