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Dedicated to Empowering Indigenous Communities, Native-owned enterprises, and Advancing STEM initiatives: Meet Stanford Lake
Stanford Lake, originally from Kayenta/Black Mesa in the Navajo Nation, is the owner and senior project manager of Hooghan LLC, a Navajo-owned consulting company, dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities, Native-owned enterprises, and advancing STEM initiatives. He received his engineering degree from Northern Arizona University and gained his work experience requirements under a professional engineer before obtaining his professional engineering license.
Tell us about your personal/professional journey.
I've worked in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) field for 24+ years as a project manager for several companies. This work experience includes project management, quality control inspections, project meetings, construction administration, and engineering design on many projects. These completed projects were for Indigenous tribes, professional architects, engineers, general contractors, government officials, and private owners.
I've also been in the role of Business Development Manager. This includes how to market to current trends, setting up business meetings in person or by video conference, starting a drone service department, selecting companies for teaming opportunities, submitting project proposals, and overseeing the financial business operation.
How do you connect with your ancestral roots?
Working as a professional structural engineer, I have examined many of the Native ancestral building structures in the southwest region. This includes adobe structures, clay structures, Navajo Hooghans, etc.
As a leader what motivates you during times of adversity?
What motivates me is knowing there is a light at the of the tunnel. You've just got to be your own cheerleader and think ahead, knowing that the goal is within reach.
Where do you find community?
I find community everywhere I go from small towns to large cities. There is always a group of interest in many parts of the world including on Native reservations.
What advice do you have for others who want to break through barriers?
Keep striving to do your best and work hard to get through the tough times. It takes a lot of patience and no shortcuts.
It's all about learning to keep up with the latest trends.
One quote from your personal story you would like to highlight.
"T'áá hwó' ají t'éego" means "It's up to you only to push yourself".
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Project: Navajo Nation Council Chambers Historic Preservation |
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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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Thank you to all of the Sponsors, Speakers, Students, and Attendees at GlobalMindED 2023
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