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 the Webb Space Telescope to the Moon and Back! Meet GlobalMindED StEM Star, Myrna James
I love STEM and I always have, in addition to my passion for words – literature, lyrics, poetry – for their power to connect, inspire change and evoke emotions. My career blends both.
My career began in the media working for corporate media companies in Chicago through the 1990s (Time Warner, Gannett). Then I traveled solo around the world, which expanded my worldview, profoundly changing my perspective. Astronauts seeing the Earth from space have a similar change in perception called “The Overview Effect.” It’s when we realize that our planet is, in fact, a fragile place hanging magically in space, and that we humans are “on it” together. We’re in it together, and we must take care of our planet – because we all need a place to live. Sure, someday some of us may go to Mars, but for now, this beautiful planet is all we’ve got.
After traveling, I acquired a magazine about data from space – satellite imagery of the earth used by climate scientists and geographers and anyone needing to know more about our planet. This is where my love of all things STEM grew exponentially. I have curated and moderated panels of top satellite imagery executives at conferences, handled PR for Amnesty International’s launch of the first website showing human rights abuses in Sudan “live” using near real-time imagery, and worked with George Clooney’s team promoting his nonprofit using imagery as well.
With the amazing producer of the show from Wings Over the Rockies Museum, Cray Novick, we are filming Season 5 now about the Artemis Program, which will take humans back to the moon for the first time in about 50 years, and about the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful view into the dark depths of space ever known, “seeing” in light years back in time to the origins of the universe, 13.5 billion years ago!
Space is extraordinary, and exploration is our very nature. The technology and data from space vastly improve our lives on Earth.
At GlobalMindED, I lead the STEM Equity team and I have carefully curated those luminaries who will be joining us live, sharing this excitement of space at our STEM panels. Attendees, in faculty and students, will meet the engineers and scientists who are actually making this exploration possible! I feel so grateful to be at the intersection of media, space and GlobalMindED’s Inclusive Success Network where the pioneers of the future will be made of more women and people of color.
Join us for these STEM sessions June 8 and 9 in Denver:
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From Apollo to Artemis: The Next Manned Mission to the Moon
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The Origin of the Universe in Light Years: Miracles of the Webb Space Telescope
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Reducing Risks of Space Weather Hazards on Earth: Building Global Resilience
- Fortifying Aerospace, Defense, Cybersecurity and Intelligence Pipeline
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Helping STEM Students Run the College R.A.C.E.: Reaching Achievement and Committed to Excellence
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Math as Success Gateway: Building Blocks for College, Career and Life
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Removing Multiple Barriers to Access: STEM Leaders Drive Inclusive Success
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Join us in Denver June 7-9 for GlobalMindED 2023
Register Today, Prices Go Up May 1st
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This unique event builds the bridge for students of all ages from education to employment and promotion pathways. If you are an educational leader or faculty, you can attend and also bring one or more students with you.
See the K-12, Higher Education, STEAM, and Health tracks below.
For more on the conference experience, watch this brief video by The PhD Project, and check out the 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
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Congratulations to the 2023 GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winners!
Celebrate them in Denver on Wednesday June 7 at 7:00 pm to open the 2023 GlobalMindED Conference.
We will recognize the most inclusive leaders in these key categories for their innovations and bold actions to promote access and equity for women, people of color, and underrepresented populations in their recruiting, development, in senior management, on their boards, and in their pipeline strategies from education to employment.
You can use the QR codes below or register here for the dinner and/or the conference
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We are delighted to announce the following Inclusive Leader Award Winners:
Early Childhood Education:
Miriam Calderon, Chief Policy Officer, ZERO TO THREE
K-12 Education:
Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent, Cajon Valley Union School District
Higher Education:
Carrie Billy, President & CEO, American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Government:
Afua Bruce, Founder & Principal, ANB Advisory Group
Health & Wellness:
Dr. Elena Rios, President and CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association
Banking & Finance:
Hassan Salem, Head of Commercial Banking, U.S. Bank
Energy & Sustainability:
Mary Nichols, Professor in Residence, UCLA Institute of the Environment
Space & Aerospace:
Greg Robinson, Webb Space Telescope Program Director, NASA
Technology:
Michael Campbell, General Manager, EdTech Innovation & Transformation, Intel
Entrepreneurship:
Diego Mariscal, CEO and Chief Disabled Person, 2Gether-International
Media & Arts:
Mario Carrera, President & CEO, CLLARO
Foundations & Funders:
Nasruddin Rupani, Chairman, Ibn Sina Foundation, RUPANI Foundation
Non-Profit:
Kimberly Bryant, Founder, Black Girls CODE
Leadership & Equity:
Guillermo Diaz Jr., Founder & CEO, Conectado Inc
Global Impact:
Rosanna Durruthy, VP, Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, LinkedIn
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If you missed STEM Stars: Stellar Success Stories
STEM students need to see themselves in the leaders they can become. Dr. Ryan Ross interviews leaders who are role models for the emerging talent pipeline of STEM students who will lead our nation and our world.
You can meet many of these leaders at the conference June 7-9 in Denver.
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STEM Stars: Stellar Success Stories, a Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable presentation Click HERE to view
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Dr. Ryan Ross; Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion, Colorado Community College System
Praveen Mamnani, Co-Founder and CEO, Ninja Focus
Tommie Pittman, Founder and CEO, Global Diversified Biosystems
Trina Jefferson, Systems Engineer Sr, Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space
Natasha Herring, Senior Client Success Manager, EnergyHub
Patty Beach, Chief Executive Officer, LeadershipSmarts
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Female College Presidents: Breaking Barriers in Higher Education, a Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable presentation Click HERE to view
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Dr. Ryan Ross; Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion, Colorado Community College System
with:
Dr. Colleen Simpson, President
Front Range Community College
Dr. Cynthia Lindquist, President
Cankdeska Cikana Community College
Dr. Rochelle Ford, President
Dillard University
Sandra J. Doran, JD, President
Bay Path University
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