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 First-Gen to College to Inclusive Leader in the World of Finance and Wall Street: Meet Kenneth Goodwin, Partner and Founder of Jeanensis Ventures.
Kenneth, you are a First Gen role model. What is your personal story?
I was born and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey, into a large core family of six, later expanding to eight. We lived in the housing projects in Hoboken since most African American families were denied home mortgage loans to move into the suburbs. My Dad and Mom divorced when I was five, which was traumatic since my Dad was not around as much and moved to a nearby town. My mother became a substance abuser, mainly crack, during the height of the crack epidemic, and because of it, we didn't have much food. At an early age, I realized I needed to work. At 11, I began working as a newspaper boy saving money and feeding myself. I spent my time working and excelling in academics since I loved reading ( Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, etc.) and listening to classical and jazz music (Coltrane, Scriabin, Smetana, Debussy, and even Yanni and George Winston, etc.). This music elevated me spiritually to connect with God. During this time, I met and worked with my first mentor Mr. Isiah Brown, a role model and an educated African American male who emphasized community and education. I graduated as the number one African American student in my class, became the First President of the African American Student Association, became the first member of the Harvard Model Congress representing Hoboken High School, and graduated with over seven distinguished awards and scholarships. I was accepted into 12 colleges and universities and decided to attend Johnson C. Smith University on an academic scholarship within their Honors College Program. I was the first in my family to attend a four-year college.
How did the McNair Fellowship and ensuing time in Japan shape your life, worldview, and purpose?
The Ronald E. McNair Fellowship was vital as I became a Fellow twice. The first time was in 1992, and I conducted my research on Automobile versus Leasing in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area with my mentors, Dr. Bennie H Nunnally, and Dr. Tony Plath. Dr. Nunnally was my first encounter with an African American professor who led the Finance Department at UNC Charlotte. He and Dr. Plath were excellent role models and believed in my ability to grasp financial concepts. As a result, they invited me to attend their graduate class. I completed my research and presented at Penn State University and UNC-Chapel Hill. My second time as a Ronald E McNair Fellow was research I conducted with Dr. Kerr on Corporate Culture and the Impact on Productivity at UNC Charlotte. Ironically, this prepared me for Japan as the first exchange student at Johnson C. Smith University to attend Oberlin University in Japan. My experience as an exchange student at Oberlin University is the experience that shaped my life as this was the first time I studied and lived in Japan. During this period, I volunteered at the Earthquake in Kobe. I won a national contest on NHK Diary twice. I was able to broadcast my experiences in Japan as an African American student and my volunteer work at Nishinomiya near Kobe.
As a Dad, what do you most want to address to make the world right for your son and those his age to thrive, contribute and grow throughout their lives?
My son is a greater king than I am, so we don't think about making the world right. Instead, we believe in elevating others to shift actions into the light. As for impact, it would be to spiritually connect with God to understand how water, air, land, and wind are blessings to maintain our livelihoods on this planet. I would like him to realize that money is just financial energy, and one should allow that energy to flow into others and assets returning more power to uplift others. Also known as using Liquidity to invest in social impact.
What is the most rewarding part of co-leading FinTECHTV? What legacy do you want to leave as an Inclusive Leader in the powerful world of finance, Wall Street, and Investing?
Vince Molinari and Troy McGuire are Co-Founders of FinTECH TV. They had put in countless hours to manifest their dreams into reality. It is an honor and privilege to be a frequent Contributor to the show and witness its growth from above the floor to on the floor of NYSE with great co-anchors. My greatest legacy for Fintech TV is to continue supporting Vince, Troy, and the FinTech team on their mission and offering thoughtful, sound wisdom to the viewing audience. My legacy for inclusive leaders is to look beyond Wall Street and to know that their ancestors were responsible for building the streets, buildings, and commerce that were the foundation for the infrastructure today. Understanding this as a foundation will give them the courage to seek capital beyond Wall Street and be better than the current global capitalist system that does not include everyone.
How can the GlobalMindED Inclusive Community advance your personal and professional mission?
GlobalMindED is similar to many of the organizations I am involved in (Aspen Institute, International Career Advancement Association, and the Ph.D. Project). As such, it only compliments those organizations I am actively involved in. My goal is to be more involved with for-profit boards, where more inclusive and diversity equity is needed. GlobalMindED could offer more opportunities to be introduced to those public firms. I will continue to make an impact globally as I was when I was a kid who saw the world on the rooftop of housing projects.
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Join February's Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Series:
First and Ten from the One Yard Line - Moving the Educational Justice and Reparations Ball Forward in the Black Community
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 4:00 EST
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.
Eric McDonnell; Chair, African American Reparations Advisory Committee, City and County of San Francisco
Eric is a people-first advocate, strategist, diversity trainer, executive coach, and keynote speaker in pursuit of positive impact in the world.
Dr. Christopher Mathis; Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Iowa, College of Law Professor Mathis’ scholarship explores critical race theory, access and equity within higher education, and the philosophical assumptions within legal education.
Sadé Cooper; Co-Founder & CEO Collaborative Healing Initiative within Communities
Sadé is a real steward for her community, changing lives one day at a time.
Dr. Ryan Ross Assoc. V. 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.
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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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Social Justice and Equity: A constant evolution but we still haven’t hit the mark! |
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Social Justice and Equity: A Constant Evolution but we Still Haven’t Hit the Mark!, a Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable presentation |
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Dr. Ryan Ross; Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion, Colorado Community College System
Reiland Rabaka; Founder and Director, Center for African and African American Studies, University of Colorado Boulder,
Lana Hailemariam; Chief Executive Officer, StandUP, LLC,
Emily Shamsid-Deen; Principal, ESD Consulting,
Dr. Roberto Montoya; Chief Educational Equity Officer, Colorado Department of Higher Education,
Keith Station; Deputy Chief of Staff—Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, City of Omaha Mayor’s Office
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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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