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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From Refugee of Uzbekistan to VP of Business Development at Black Diamond Outreach: Meet Natela Manuntseva
Natela moved to Denver, CO, from Uzbekistan as a refugee in 2000. She and her family started here wholly lost at first, not knowing anything about the United States or the English language. But gradually, she started picking up the English language and the many nuances of American society. High School was even more of a cultural shock. Still, she found companionship among the other immigrants as they could all relate to one another, regardless of where they were originally from, through their shared experiences in starting anew in America. She then went on to pursue a degree in Political Science. With high hopes and dreams, Natela moved to Washington DC after graduation to work on the hill and be in the middle of where all the action took place. Years later, she returned to Colorado and worked in various positions with many high-profile brands. Natela is now the VP of Business Development at Black Diamond Outreach. In addition, she is volunteering with different communities and organizations to provide a path forward to young professionals, including being part of the Colorado leadership for GlobalMindED. Perseverance and tenacity were essential for her to achieve her goals.
What makes you a remarkable global leader?
Maintaining the understanding that everyone has their path and starts at a different point in life. It may take someone a long time to reach their goal, which is absolutely perfect. However, every woman is on a path to success, and anything along that path can be achieved with a powerful mindset.
What advice do you have for other women who want to break through barriers?
Don’t take NO for an answer; if someone is determined not to allow you to move forward, go around them. Life is too short not to go after your dreams. Whatever you set your mind to, go for it. The difference between continuing with the status quo and breaking barriers is putting in the work; not everyone wants to do it.
How can GlobalMindED advance your goals as an inclusive leader?
To have the opportunity to meet exceptional students with similar drive and determination. In addition, students need to know that there are people in leadership who are looking out for them and want them to succeed. GlobalMindED is that vessel that showcases the support that is out there for students from all walks of life.
You can meet Natela and other amazing leaders at GlobalMindED June 7-9 in Denver.
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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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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.
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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
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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
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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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