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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Native Veteran Dedicated to Helping all Veterans: Meet Dean Dauphinais
Dean is the CEO of Native Eco Solutions, an Enrolled Member of Turtle Mt. Band of Chippewa Indians, and a United States Marine Corps Veteran.
What key moments defined you as a leader?
Becoming a United States Marine at age 18. It was a difficult decision but one that I always reflect on as one of the best single decisions I ever made for myself. I needed the discipline and structure that the Marine Corps offered. Once I got that discipline and structure, I've always felt that I can accomplish anything that comes my way.
What community-driven projects have you spearheaded/participated in that you are proud of? What did you take away from these experiences?
I founded All Star Vets, a nonprofit to assist Veterans with their transition to civilian world by using sports, recreation and other wellness activities as the catalyst. I also founded Bemidji Veterans Coalition to help unite veterans service organizations to better serve the military and veteran community. I am a founding Board Member for North San Diego County Stand Down an annual event designed to assist homeless veterans with getting connected to critical resources and programs designed to help veterans achieve self-sufficiency.
Additionally, I co-founded Spirit Lake Youth Sports, a 501c3 that serves the youth of Spirit Lake Nation with organized sports activities as well as training opportunities.
How do you connect with your ancestral roots professionally and personally?
My family stays connected with our tribes annual Wacipi (celebration) as a time to reconnect with family and friends and celebrate the Dakota culture. My family is heavily involved in providing activities for the youth of Spirit Lake Reservation so we are involved with teaching the children of Spirit Lake Nation horsemanship, how to be around the horses, care for them and learning to ride. My youngest children are currently learning the Ojibwe language as enrolled members of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians.
As a leader, what motivates you to move forward in adversity?
What motivates me is a sense of urgency to be a positive role model for my family members to be able to look to as someone who has pursued life with gusto, taken risks, someone not afraid to make mistakes but ultimately someone has always striven to do positive things while blazing my own trail.
What do you see yourself doing in the future?
My plan is to continue to grow Native Eco Solutions as well as to assist tribal governments and tribal entities with learning and applying best business practices in order to optimize their operations and setting up these entities for future success.
How could GlobalMindED further support the efforts that you are a part of?
Sharing our good work and referring us to potential tribes, tribal enterprises that may need our help is the best way to support. Also, if you ever want/need more leadership speakers, strategic planning facilitation etc., we can do those things and would be honored to be a part of the GlobalMindED journey.
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With the memorial statue called “The Gift” made by sculptor A. Thomas Schomberg, at the Riverside National Cemetery for the American Indian Veterans Memorial, commemorating Native American, Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander service members and veterans.
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Join us for the conversation
Social Justice and Equity:
A constant evolution but we still haven’t hit the mark!
Tuesday January 24th 4:00 EST
Some of the original social justice conversations began in the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution to promote more egalitarian societies and reduce the exploitation of certain marginalized groups due great disparities between the rich and poor. Today, social justice has shifted towards a stronger emphasis on human rights and improving the lives of disadvantaged and marginalized groups that have historically faced discrimination in society. We continue to see and experience discrimination based on race, sex, age, wealth, ethnicity, heritage, social status, religion, and others.
Social justice and equity work is still all too common and very necessary. Even in the context of a pandemic, after the murder of George Floyd people spilled into the streets to protest police violence, racial discrimination, and the scourge of white supremacy. The United States recorded its largest protests in the history of the country’s existence. Join Equity and Social Justice leaders to discuss where we are, what has changed, and where we should be going to realize country where thriving is a right and not a privilege.
Led by Dr. Ryan Ross with Emily Shamsid-Deen; Principal, ESD Consulting, Keith Station; Deputy Chief of Staff—Diversity, Equity & Inclusion City of Omaha Mayor’s Office, Lana Hailemariam; Chief Executive Officer, StandUP, LLC, Reiland Rabaka; Founder and Director, Center for African and African American Studies, University of Colorado Boulder, and Dr. Roberto Montoya; Chief Educational Equity Officer Colorado Department of Higher Education.
See bios below
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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
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Join us for the conversation
Social Justice and Equity:
A constant evolution but we still haven’t hit the mark!
Tuesday January 24th 4:00 EST
Some of the original social justice conversations began in the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution to promote more egalitarian societies and reduce the exploitation of certain marginalized groups due great disparities between the rich and poor. Today, social justice has shifted towards a stronger emphasis on human rights and improving the lives of disadvantaged and marginalized groups that have historically faced discrimination in society. We continue to see and experience discrimination based on race, sex, age, wealth, ethnicity, heritage, social status, religion, and others.
Social justice and equity work is still all too common and very necessary. Even in the context of a pandemic, after the murder of George Floyd people spilled into the streets to protest police violence, racial discrimination, and the scourge of white supremacy. The United States recorded its largest protests in the history of the country’s existence. Join Equity and Social Justice leaders to discuss where we are, what has changed, and where we should be going to realize country where thriving is a right and not a privilege.
Led by Dr. Ryan Ross with Emily Shamsid-Deen; Principal, ESD Consulting, Keith Station; Deputy Chief of Staff—Diversity, Equity & Inclusion City of Omaha Mayor’s Office, Lana Hailemariam; Chief Executive Officer, StandUP, LLC, Reiland Rabaka; Founder and Director, Center for African and African American Studies, University of Colorado Boulder, and Dr. Roberto Montoya; Chief Educational Equity Officer Colorado Department of Higher Education.
See bios below
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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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