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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Study Abroad Opened Doors and Horizons: Meet Gilman Scholar, Nyamal Gatluak
Nyamal Gatluak studied abroad as a Gilman Scholar in fall 2021 in South Korea at Korea University. As a double major in entrepreneurship and journalism/mass communication, her coursework abroad surrounded business, media, and language courses. Nyamal has always had a deep interest in film and visual storytelling, but there were not many opportunities to learn about these topics in depth at her home university in Iowa. While at Korea University, Nyamal was able to take courses such as “Apocalyptic Film,” which furthered her interest in film and digital media as a whole. Nyamal’s Gilman Program experience gave her the confidence to create a nonprofit. She co-founded and is Executive Director of BalangNyal Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing women with wellness and clothing products and helping them recognize the opportunities available to them. She also interned in 2022 as a Business Transformation Intern at WorldStrides to learn more about the educational travel industry.
Why was it important for you to study abroad?
It was important for me to study abroad to see the different opportunities available for me outside of Iowa. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made because it exposed me to career opportunities I didn’t know existed, helped me build relationships with people outside of the U.S., and led to me learning a new language. I also wanted the opportunity to travel and live in another country. Before studying abroad in Seoul, I had only traveled to a few states and Canada, and I wanted to experience a new culture completely different from my South Sudanese and American cultures.
How did your identity affect your study abroad experience? How did your study abroad experience change the way you relate to your identity?
My identity definitely impacted my study abroad experience in South Korea. I stood out no matter where I went, which was sometimes uncomfortable - but it wasn’t always a negative thing. Because of who I was, I was able to have interesting conversations with people about where I’m from, introduce people to my hometown of Des Moines, Iowa and show how Americans come from everywhere and look and speak differently. Studying in South Korea also broadened my knowledge of other cultures. Since I lived in the international dorms, I was surrounded by a diverse community of international students and had the chance to meet and learn about people from all over the world. I gained a greater understanding of not only Korean culture but also of several other cultures too. It was interesting to see the intersectionality between our cultures as well as learn about the differences.
Based on your experience, what advice would you give to Black students who are thinking about studying abroad?
I encourage Black students planning on studying abroad to research other Black peoples’ experiences in the country they’re going to prepare for what they may experience. I found videos on YouTube and posts on TikTok the most helpful. I learned about things I needed to bring like hair products and makeup because I would not find products that work for me since the products in South Korea don’t cater to Black people.
I also encourage Black students planning on studying abroad not to let the fear of potential racism prevent them from going abroad. Racism happens everywhere, and I didn’t want that reason solely to prevent me from going. But I had several family and friends try to persuade me not to go to South Korea because of potential racist acts that could happen. Since none of my family or friends who discouraged me from going ever traveled to Asia, they relied on extreme incidents that they’d seen on social media as evidence that it wouldn’t be a safe or enjoyable experience for me, which made me apprehensive about going because I didn’t know how I would be received. But learning about other Black people’s experiences in Korea helped me overcome that fear and make the final decision to go.
What is the most important thing you learned during your study abroad experience?
The most important thing I learned while abroad is that we create our own timelines. There is a lot of pressure to get things done by a certain age, like graduating, finding the right career, buying a car, and other similar milestones that show growth or progression in life. In Korea, those expectations exist, but they are very different from the U.S. Seeing those differences made me realize that the pressure and urgency I tend to feel about milestones shouldn’t exist. Everyone is following their own timeline, and I should enjoy the era I’m in and not worry about what I should have accomplished at the age that I’m at. I also learned not to be afraid to ask for help. The only way I could afford my abroad program was by asking dozens of questions about programs and funding. I initially thought that study abroad programs had to be paid out-of-pocket but I learned that there were so many scholarships that my university provided and outside funding opportunities like the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program that existed.
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Join us in Denver June 7-9 for GlobalMindED 2023 |
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Early Bird Registration Open Now
To get a feel for the conference experience, please see this brief video by The PhD Project from the 2022 GlobalMindED Conference
- GlobalMindED June 2022 DEI conference
- Complete 2022 Program
- Inclusive Leader Awards Program 2022
- 800+ attendees
- 140 students from 41 universities/colleges, 58 received scholarships
- 300+ speakers from 65 universities/colleges and 47 businesses
- 130 universities/colleges represented
- Majority of panels featured at least one student
- 74 % diverse speakers
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Social Justice and Equity: A constant evolution but we still haven’t hit the mark! |
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Social Justice and Equity: A Constant Evolution but we Still Haven’t Hit the Mark!, a Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable presentation |
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Dr. Ryan Ross; Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion, Colorado Community College System
Reiland Rabaka; Founder and Director, Center for African and African American Studies, University of Colorado Boulder,
Lana Hailemariam; Chief Executive Officer, StandUP, LLC,
Emily Shamsid-Deen; Principal, ESD Consulting,
Dr. Roberto Montoya; Chief Educational Equity Officer, Colorado Department of Higher Education,
Keith Station; Deputy Chief of Staff—Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, City of Omaha Mayor’s Office
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The GlobalMindED Inclusive Success NetworkTM had another banner year of growth, impact, and outcomes for First Generation, poverty-affected and minoritized students. Here are some of the highlights:
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Return of in-person GlobalMindED conference with record attendance and the largest First Gen Leadership Class ever of 122 student leaders. See PhD Project brief video of the event.
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Our fourth annual Inclusive Leader Awards recognized 15 DEIB leaders across sectors.
- Almost all our 100+ panels and sessions of 2022 featured a student.
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Of the 300+ speakers, 73% were diverse leaders sharing their thoughts.
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We held our first Industry Marketplace Career Exploration Arena at GlobalMindED 2022 with 40 companies, giving K-12, college students, educators, and leaders a way to learn about emerging fields and careers. Join us for the next one at GlobalMindED 2023.
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Our first satellite event at Georgia Institute of Tech was livestreamed via the Atlanta PBS affiliate.
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We became an official initiative of the Foundation for the Support the United Nations (FSUN) and will hold our first UN event on March 22, 2023.
- ·We served ten colleges with the GlobalMindED Success Collaborative connecting students at each HBCU, MSI, HIS and Tribal College with role models, mentors, internships, and jobs.
- We had partners/volunteers from Microsoft, Salesforce, Rubrik, HP, Stanford MBA and more.
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We spoke at the White House Initiative for HBCUs with sponsor Hewlett Packard.
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Our team, Board, Colorado Board and Executive Leadership Council are all majority diverse serving a majority diverse population of emerging leaders.
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We continued to publish our daily newsletter and conduct monthly virtual Equity events, led by people of color with majority diverse panelists and students. These are the role models for our students.
- Our annual operating budget increased by 67% emerging COVID strong.
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We doubled our staff from four to eight as we grow to scale our impact.
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Our Young Professionals grew to 40 strong, with a ten-person leadership cabinet made up of, but not limited to, graduates of our programs who are now working professionals.
- Since 2015, we have successfully connected 1,200+ students to internships and jobs.
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Our founder, Carol Carter, was recognized as one of the Most Powerful Women in Denver by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and one of the Most Admired CEOs by the Denver Business Journal.
We are grateful for the support, inclusive leadership, and financial contributions of our community and sponsors who work tirelessly to open doors for the students we serve, the institutions who support them, and the businesses and non-profits who are committed to hiring a capable, diverse talent pipeline. We look forward to seeing all of you June 7-9 at our best event yet, GlobalMindED 2023 - Transforming Boundaries: Creating Systemic Access and Equity. The Inclusive Leaders Awards Dinner is June 7, followed by the conference June 8- 9 at the Denver Downtown Sheraton.
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