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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Passionate Executive Driven by a Heart of Service: Meet TC Energy Vice President of Supply Chain, Marlon Merritt
Marlon Merritt is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience across major companies in the Energy industry (Oil and gas, Renewables, Power and Utilities). Marlon’s expertise includes supply chain management, strategic transformation, ESG leadership, shared services, and digital transformations. Merritt represents the energy industry by advising the Board of Directors on strategies to progress ESG principles and accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. His other board work includes former Executive Officer of the Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance and a current Member Board of Directors for two energy industry service providers, TransCanada Turbines and TransCanada Calibrations. Volunteer board service in the past included GiGi’s Down Syndrome Achievement Center.
What is your personal/professional story?
Personal Attributes: I am a father to six lovely children. I am a husband and share in the joy of life with my bride Jennifer. We reside in Houston, TX. I enjoy cooking; exercising; reading; and golfing (of course when I have time given professional and family demands).
I am impacted by those before me, my observations of them, and the life lessons they instilled in me. This cuts across many - my mother, father, brother, grandparents, teachers, community and civic leaders, bosses, friends, and work colleagues. I have taken small doses from all to use as guiding principles or my North Star, but in that what I learned is the spirit of being genuine, authentic, servant, and resilient.
What key moments in your life led you to where you are today?
There is not one key defining moment, I tend to find the positive in every moment, learn from each moment, and leverage it to support my personal and professional journey, and honestly, that has been my compass in life. If I had to choose a key defining moment, the most impactful would be becoming a father. I was nervous, excited, scared, and hopeful, all of the normal emotions that come with becoming a first-time parent. However, my wife and I were met with an unexpected challenge - our firstborn arrived into the world with special needs. We were confused, concerned, scared, but relentless. Our precious daughter, Kennedy, had to have open heart surgery at the young age of 4 months. We did not care about her disability of Down Syndrome, we honestly asked why that even mattered, she is still quite able and will have many abilities and accomplish great things in life. This truly defined me to see someone so small, fight through such a significant challenge at an early age and to this day is now 12 years old and thriving extremely well. We all can learn from Kennedy in my humble opinion.
Where does your passion to serve come from?
I have been extremely blessed and fortunate, but have always maintained a conviction of what folks say “a good heart”. We all need a little help, we all need a little advice and counsel, we all need a little steer in life. Many have provided this to me and it has been so impactful that I feel obligated on this earth to do the same. All things are not equal, nor equitable, and it is my mission to ensure everyone has a fair and equitable path forward, no matter the objective, in the circles I operate in. I think of my children, and how I want the best and brightest future for them, those before me did the same.
How can GlobalMindED help you reach your goals?
Honestly, I would reframe the narrative on this one and this is more about how can I help the mission and vision of GlobalMindED.
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Highlights from the 2023 GlobalMindED Annual Conference this past June:
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PBS12 Denver filmed and live-streamed the 2023 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' 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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View the Sessions from our United Nations Event: Transforming Financial Boundaries |
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Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley and James Rhee, Founder/Owner, red helicopter
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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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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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Sam Lalanne, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion |
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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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