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.
|
|
Meet FloraJane DiRienzo
FloraJane DiRiezo is an experienced Non-Profit Arts leader with strong professional skills in community engagement, audience development, fundraising, and event planning. During her time at Biennial of the Americas, FloraJane has spearheaded many events showcasing the importance of culture and art, including a public memorial for those who died during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is your personal story?
I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Communications from the University of California, Santa Barbara. After college, I took on a year-long consultant role traveling to college campuses across the United States, in which CU Boulder, the University of Denver, and Colorado State University were all part of my region. I fell in love with Colorado during that time. It felt (and still does!) like the perfect balance of vibrant downtown and easy access to outdoor space. When I finished my role as a consultant, a dear friend was coming to Colorado for medical school, so I decided to tag along! Now over 18 years later, I can't imagine living anywhere else.
My greatest joy is introducing my kids to arts and culture, travel, and international food; fostering curiosity and learning through experiences with them is a delight!
What makes you passionate about leading the Biennial of the Americas, and what are your goals with this wonderful organization?
I feel proud daily to work for an organization that champions working across borders and being a platform for ideas, art, and culture. The Biennial of the Americas was the brainchild of many talented civic and cultural leaders across Colorado who saw Denver's unique opportunity as a gathering place for the Americas. Our work centers around building city-to-city connections, amplifying diverse cultures, creating educational opportunities, and supporting rising artists and thought leaders.
At this moment, I am incredibly proud that Denver secured hosting the inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas on April 24-30, 2023. The Cities Summit will unite over 2,500 government, civic, business, and youth leaders across the Americas to focus on equity, sustainability, youth empowerment, and female leadership and promote regional cooperation. I couldn't be more proud that Denver will host this important gathering and that the Biennial of the Americas will support this effort.
What advice do you have for young women who aspire to have the impact you are making in the world?
I have been blessed to work for the most generous and inspiring female leaders throughout my career. Without them, I would not be where I am today. And I can only hope that I have weaved the leadership lessons I have learned from them into my daily practice, but it is certainly a journey, and I fail more times than I would like to admit. However, female leaders have the opportunity to open spaces and build communities where they feel welcome and empowered in all stages of their life. This sense of belonging is one of the greatest gifts leaders can create in the spaces they serve!
How can the GlobalMindED community support your personal and professional goals?
A community's strength and richness affect how it celebrates and champions the diversity of all its members. Community leaders must connect with youth and share their experiences, mentorship, and friendship with others. And it is a two-way street - when leaders can listen and learn from youth experiences and stories, they build community together. Intergenerational connections like the ones at GlobalMindED build solid and lasting relationships and make our community more inclusive and vibrant. I'm grateful for the wealth of friendship, experience, and connection that GlobalMindEd brings to our community and beyond.
|
|
Female College Presidents: Breaking Barriers in Higher Education
Hear from dynamic educational leaders as they share their lived experiences, innovative practices, and vision for higher education all while navigating a terrain that should be equitable for everyone
Tuesday March 21st 4:00 ET, Register Here
Dr. Ryan Ross; Vice Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion, Colorado Community College System. An educator, speaker, and actualization coach, Dr. Ross is committed to access, equity, and the development of leaders. Dr. Ross will lead the conversation with these college Presidents:
Dr. Colleen Simpson; President Front Range Community College
Dr. Simpson has decades of higher education experience including enrollment management, student affairs, academic affairs, teaching and leadership. Prior to taking the helm as FRCC’s president, she served as vice president of student services and regional learning centers at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, where she oversaw multiple campuses and five regional learning centers. Previously, Colleen was a student success administrator at Bronx Community College, where she promoted access to education, student engagement, and degree completion.
Dr. Rochelle Ford; President Dillard University
Dr. Ford has a stellar reputation as a leader in higher education administration and instruction. Prior to Dillard, she served as the dean of the School of Communications at Elon University. Previously, Rochelle served for four years as professor and chair of the Public Relations Dept. at the School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. She also taught as a professor for 16 years at the Howard University School of Communications. Active in both her discipline and her community, President Ford is a member of PRSA and the Arthur W. Page Society.
Dr. Cynthia Lindquist; President Cankdeska Cikana Community College
Dr. Lindquist was recruited to come home by elders of the Spirit Lake Dakota Tribe to be President of Cankdeska Cikana (Little Hoop) Community College in 2003. In her 20 years as President, Cynthia has quadrupled the physical campus of CCCC, and doubled enrollment and graduation. Under her leadership, CCCC Head Start has it’s own campus with a 40,000 sq. ft. facility on 35 acres of tribal land serving up to 220 children. She serves on the North Dakota Ethics Commission, the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, and the American Indian College Fund.
Sandra J. Doran JD; President Bay Path University
Sandra Doran began her tenure at Bay Path in 2020 with the goal of of empowering undergraduate women and graduate women and men to become leaders in their careers and communities. Prior to Bay Path, she served as President of Salem Academy and College, the country’s oldest women’s academy (founded in 1722), where she successfully implemented a plan for the future focused on innovative student learning experiences. Previously, Sandra served as the President of American College of Education, an online doctoral institution.
|
|
Join us in Denver June 7-9 for GlobalMindED 2023
Early Bird Registration Open Now
GlobalMindED 2023 June 7-9 Denver Sheraton
To get a feel for the conference experience, please see this brief video by The PhD Project from the 2022 GlobalMindED Conference, and the Complete 2022 Program
The 2022 Conference:
- 800+ attendees
- 140 students from 41 universities/colleges
- 300+ speakers from 65 universities/colleges and 47 businesses
- 130 universities/colleges represented
- Majority of panels featured at least one student
- 74 % diverse speakers
|
|
First and Ten from the One Yard Line - Moving the Educational Justice and Reparations Ball Forward in the Black Community
Hear from champions and leaders doing the work to eliminate educational equity and exploring how to realistically attain the “Forty Acres and a Mule.” Learn about efforts, obstacles, and opportunities to ensure educational and economic equity become a true element of the lived experience of Black and African Americans.
|
|
 |
First and Ten from the One Yard Line - Moving the Educational Justice and Reparations Ball Forward in the Black Community, a Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable presentation
|
|
|
|
Dr. Ryan Ross; Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion, Colorado Community College System
Eric McDonnell; Chair, African American Reparations Advisory Committee, City and County of San Francisco
Dr. Christopher Mathis; Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Iowa, College of Law Professor
Sadé Cooper; Co-Founder & CEO Collaborative Healing Initiative within Communities
|
|
|
|
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:
-
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.
-
Our fourth annual Inclusive Leader Awards recognized 15 DEIB leaders across sectors.
- Almost all our 100+ panels and sessions of 2022 featured a student.
-
Of the 300+ speakers, 73% were diverse leaders sharing their thoughts.
-
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.
-
Our first satellite event at Georgia Institute of Tech was livestreamed via the Atlanta PBS affiliate.
-
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.
-
We spoke at the White House Initiative for HBCUs with sponsor Hewlett Packard.
-
Our team, Board, Colorado Board and Executive Leadership Council are all majority diverse serving a majority diverse population of emerging leaders.
-
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.
-
We doubled our staff from four to eight as we grow to scale our impact.
-
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.
-
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
