2020 GlobalMindED
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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As we continue to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, meet Adrian Rosado, GlobalMindED's Chair of the Latinx Equity Council and contributor/mentor/role model to our First Gen Leadership Program participants |
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Please talk a little bit about your background.
As a first generation college graduate and now an adult, I am looking at this question a bit differently in terms of my ‘background’. While I can speak about business/career/educational background - I want to go with my personal upbringing and what made me realize that being first generation was even a ‘thing’. I was raised in a single parent household by my mother. She was 18 years old when she gave birth to me, so it sometimes felt as though we were growing up together. At the time, she did not have a college education, but was very aware that it would be essential for me to have one if I wanted to get to certain levels and have certain opportunities in life. I mention that because growing up, there weren’t people who were related to me or even looked like me that were in college, so when my mother was so adamant about good grades and college - I never truly understood why. I saw ‘successful’ people around me all the time. If someone had a house and a paid-off car, to me they were successful. Which is very much true, but my mother knew that I wanted more from life than simply what I saw around me. She knew I wanted to travel the world, she knew I wanted a global lens to create solutions with and she also knew that by obtaining a college degree - I would be on a much more level playing field to impact my community or anywhere I else I went. Once I made the conscious decision that I wanted to pursue a university degree - that is when it hit me that I was a first generation college student. All the leg work that had to be done on my end from phone calls to researching majors to speaking with counselors - this was all very new to me and my family. From that moment on - I knew that I was going to have to work doubly as hard to reach my goals and graduate. Good thing resiliency and persistence are traits that my mother instilled in me at an early age. Once I graduated with my bachelors degree I realized quickly that there was a glass ceiling in the workforce and I was not happy with the job that I had taken out of college. All that would go through my mind was “You did something no one in your family has done yet, only to be told what you can or cannot do in the workplace and that there is only so much room for growth within the company because of my experience and educational background?” In an instant, I had to make a decision about what direction I wanted my life to go in. Help build someone else’s dream, or focus on my own. That is when I decided to pursue my Masters degree which would ultimately lead me into my profession, Strategic Development & Instructional Design.
What strengths were you able to identify in yourself as first generation Latino college graduate?
In my personal experience, being a First generation student gave me two very specific strengths over my peers. First, a sense of pride that comes with being the first in your family to set a new standard and blaze a new path for the younger generations behind you. Whether they be siblings, cousins, community members, etc - you are becoming a window to the world for your community and serve as a catalyst for hope and new ways of thinking. Second, a very significant strength for me was having ‘thick skin’. Meaning that my experiences growing up in non-traditional family structures and situations would allow me to face the challenges that college and the workforce would present, with a sense of confidence knowing that I have already overcome significant obstacles to simply be in this position. Seeing broken homes, experiencing loss due to violence, having to be aware of what color clothing you are wearing as not to offend gang members…. These conditions gave me a perspective of pure focus and dedication at the college level. At that point in my life, I knew what I DID NOT want to become, so lets see what we CAN become by doing something different - attending and graduating college and ultimately starting my own company.
Growing up in a Puerto Rican household, what does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you?
The first thing that comes to mind is music and food. In Latin America, whether it be the kitchen, a wedding, a birthday or even just on a Tuesday afternoon when school was out - my family was always gathering around the kitchen with salsa music playing. This was our time to spend with one another and stay connected to our family and roots. When my grandparents came to the U.S.A from Puerto Rico in the 1970’s, they did not speak any English and would take factory jobs to provide for the family and give my parents and tio's and titi’s the opportunity to go to school and get an education. I bring this point up because now in 2020 - you can see anywhere between 2-4 generations of family members in our household when dinner time comes around! While we have all had very different experiences growing up, the things that tie us together and allow all of us to relate with one another is Abuela’s cooking and Marc Anthony songs in the background.
Being Latino - Being Puerto Rican is a sense of great pride for me. Our history, our rich culture, our stories are those written in textbooks that will live on for many years. However, I want to make sure that the specific stories of my family - my abuela, my abuelo, my tio’s, my titi’s are remembered and that my kids will be able to taste the recipes of our ancestors and the music of our beautiful island in the Caribbean.
So again, what does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to me?
It is the smell of delicious arroz con gandules cooking on the stove, the sounds of trumpets and percussion as the notes ring out, and the laughter of my grandparents in Spanish telling me, “Continue to make us proud, Adriansito.”
Thank you to GlobalMindED for providing this platform and allowing me to share a bit about my journey and thought process with you. As Chair of the Latinx Equity Council for GlobalMindED, I am excited to provide further opportunities for our Latinx community.
More about Adrian Rosado:
Adrian Rosado is an entrepreneur, strategist and world traveler. He is the founder and CEO of The Zion Group (TZG), an organization dedicated to the development of leadership, cultural equity and cross generational communication in today’s workforce. Through TZG, Adrian saw an opportunity to bridge his love of travel with his love of education & leadership. He created a division of TZG called The Cultural Clarity Experience, which seeks to immerse students in a foreign country and showcase richness of cultures while also spotlighting the contributions of diversity in societies.
Adrian first saw the relationship and need of diversity and leadership training while completing his MBA at Eastern Illinois University. There, he worked in the Office of Student Life and saw many departments offering leadership trainings or diversity but none that treated both holistically. After graduating and spending some time working in corporate marketing, he saw the same situation. He then quit his job and founded TZG and has worked to continue stressing the importance of these areas since then. Adrian sits on various boards, including: Business Leadership Council of the National Latino Education Institute as well as the Latinx Equity Council for GlobalmindED all of which share his passion for diversity, education and inclusion.
As a passion, Adrian has been to over 25 countries throughout North America, South America, Central America, Asia and Europe – Visiting 5 of the 7 “New Wonders of the World”.
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Multilingualism opens career opportunities in the public and private sectors and can raise the occupational status and earning potential of individuals who are proficient in more than one language. Language skills also can serve as an important resource for learning and development of problem-solving competencies.
In the second webinar – "Language Assets for Career Preparedness," the panel will discuss how multilingualism can shape career paths and share how language skills have influenced their career trajectories.
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In case you missed the Back to School in Times Like No Other sessions, here are links to our YouTube channel:
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: A Conversation on Race, Isms, Justice, Moving Forward and the Role White People Need to Play: Ryan Ross; Associate Vice Chancellor: Student Affairs, Equity, and Inclusion, Colorado Community College System leads the conversation with Clifton Taulbert; President and CEO, Freemount Corporation and Roots Java Coffee, Javon Brame; Dean of Students, Arapahoe Community College, Chelsea Williams; Founder & CEO, College Code LLC, and Representative Leslie Herod; Legislator, Colorado General Assembly
Equity in Engineering Programs: Priming the STEM Pipeline During and After COVID-19: Dr. Dora Renaud, Sr. Director of Academic Programs & Professional Development, SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM, Melanie Suarez, Student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Mechanical Engineering, Nicolas Valencia Diaz, Student, Florida International University, Biomedical Engineering, Sophia Plata, PhD Student, University of Southern California, Environmental Engineering
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To view the recent Rural sessions, please see our YouTube channel:
Native American Business Opportunities, Tribal Economic Development and Post-secondary Education/Workforce Participation: J.C. Whorton, Jr.; Consultant, Lecturer, Author and Adjunct Faculty, University of Colorado Boulder, Don Kelin; President, Fox Professional Services, Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce, Matt Rantanen; Director of Technology, Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, Tribal Digital Village Network Initiative, and Melvin Monette; CEO, Indigenous Education, Inc.
Fortifying Native Students, Faculty and Communities During and After COVID-19: Ron Lessard (Mohawk); Acting Exec. Director, White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education leads panel including Diana Cournoyer; Oglala Sioux Tribe, Executive Director, National Indian Education Association, Michael Chamberlain; Special Assistant for Rural Outreach, US Department of Education, Carrie L. Billy; President & CEO, American Indian Higher Education Consortium, and features a performance by Ava Rose Johnson; Student and Musician, Native American Music Awards Winner
Rural Innovations in Education During COVID-19: Anne Trujillo; Anchor 7News, Denver moderates the panel which includes Tina Goar; Executive Director, San Luis Valley BOCES, Dr. Robert Mitchell; Asst. Professor of Leadership, Research, and Foundations, UCCS, Luis Murillo; Principal, Skoglund Middle School, and Samantha Yocam; Superintendent and Principal, Kim School District
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THE FLYOVER NATION
Energy's Role in a Troubled Heartland
By J.C. Whorton
A unique and timely discussion of the challenging issues facing the country’s troubled Heartland.
Since the beginning of westward expansion into the Heartland’s vast regions, natural resource development has played a historic role in shaping its communities. Today, domestic oil and gas development offers one of the strongest prospects for the Heartland’s present and future prosperity as well as the nation’s re-emergence as a dominant player in the global energy economy.
The U.S. is now the world’s largest producer of crude oil and natural gas, two circumstances that are universally disrupting international geopolitical order. The earth has a finite supply of natural resources and a rapidly growing and over consuming population.
As America positions itself for a very uncertain and constantly evolving global marketplace, will the Heartland become America’s “great connector” or “great divide”?
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J.C. Whorton is a senior level energy and financial professional with over forty years of essential experience. Having a ranching and Native American heritage, Mr. Whorton is a strong advocate for rural education and economic development initiatives.
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Links to read about Inclusive Leaders, many of whom are African American and people of color:
Curated sessions from GlobalMindED 2020 YouTube channel:
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From the Center for Positive Organizations:
From the Economist:
From Forbes:
From Harvard Business Review:
From the World Academy of Art & Science and UN; Geneva Global Leadership in the 21st Century econference:
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Listen here for an interview with Pam Newkirk, GlobalMindED speaker and author of Diversity Inc.: The Failed Promise of a Billion- Dollar Business.
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Responding to Crisis
The 30-Day Justice Plan
As the reset of America is underway, understanding the role you can play in a system of change can be difficult, but we encourage you to listen, learn and be active. To start, instead of, say, a juice cleanse, feed your brain and move yourself with this practical plan over the next month. Here's our guide of what to read, watch, listen to and do in order to be part of the solution.
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Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)
Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!"
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GlobalMindED and the SDG Impact Fund are delighted to announce GlobalMindED's Donor Advised Fund. 2020 is the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Women's Declaration and Action Platform. Many from around the world are thinking of 2020 as the gateway to our most vital decade for delivering equity, the Sustainable Development Goals, and a world where all can thrive. Our key time for these outcomes is 2020-2030.
GlobalMindED DAF and the SDG Impact Fund are a powerful combined force for good as the 2019 year comes to a close and we reflect on the gratitude and the commitments we make to the causes we care most about. The DAF offers immense power and flexibility for giving prior to the year's end as you plant seeds of generous intention for 2020 and the decade ahead.
When you contribute to GlobalMindED, you support First Gen students. We have served more than 400 students by connecting them to role models, mentors, internships and jobs. Your generous support will allow us to take our work 10x and reach these talented students at scale who lack the resources and support we provide. Your support also helps teachers who can't afford the conference fees, faculty at colleges which are under resourced and students who persist at those universities despite food insecurity and/or housing insecurity.
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Meet GlobalMindED Founder, Carol Carter as interviewed by Tim Moore on his podcast Success Made to Last: From Success to Significance
Listen to Part 1 of Carol's interview
Listen to Part 2 of Carol's interview
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Recent GlobalMindED Newsletter Profiles:
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Since 2006 when the flagship TGR Learning Lab opened its doors in Anaheim, CA, TGR Foundation has had a lot to celebrate, including its most recent milestone of one million students impacted by TGR EDU: Explore, alone.
Developed in partnership with Discovery Education, TGR EDU: Explore is a free digital resource library that offers interactive web experiences, lesson plans, training videos and tools for educators, students and families to explore new disciplines and gain skills for a modern and expanding workforce.
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As you start the New Year, are you looking for ways to re-engineer your classroom culture? Check out Designing the Future: How Engineering Builds Creative Critical Thinking in the Classroom. The associated website has lots of activities, projects, and resources you can implement immediately. Our fall workshops using the book as a roadmap for change have been highly successful. Start designing the future today - try using the customized Study Guide for a book study in your PLC. Or contact ProjectEngin or Solution Tree to learn how you can bring professional development based on Ann's book to your school, district, or conference.
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