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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April is STEM Month and we celebrate the leaders in our community who are making a difference in this important field, impacting health, science, space, technology are the arts and creativity which intersect yielding innovations that improve our world. |
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From First Generation Latino Student To Project Director At AECOM: Meet Jorge Rodriguez
What is your personal story?
I was born and raised in Texas with adoring Mexican parents. My parents came to the United States at 20 and had me two years later. Growing up, I faced many of the same struggles first-generation Mexican Americans face. I had to translate for my parents at every parent-teacher conference and every meeting, and I will continue to do so. I wouldn't be where I am without their love and support.
I attended public school until my senior year in high school. I graduated Valedictorian in 2013 and decided to leave home and pursue my bachelor's in Engineering at The Colorado School of Mines. Moving was challenging as Texas was my home, and I had never left my parents for an extended period. However, by moving, I got to experience the beauty of studying abroad and meeting some inspirational people.
After graduation, I accepted a position with AECOM and have been with them since.
What led you to pursue an Engineering Degree as a first-generation Latino student?
I always knew I loved designing and building things, but in high school, when we had to create a spaghetti bridge, I knew Engineering was my calling. My team's bridge was the only one that "survived." Then I began researching the career and knew in my heart that I wanted to do that.
Going to a predominantly white institution like The Colorado School of Mines was mentally challenging. I was the only Latino student in most of my classes, and sometimes, I felt like dropping out. Yet, these obstacles did not stop me. I knew that to give an excellent example to my younger sister and other Latino students, I had to make the most out of my college experience and lead the way. Thankfully, now I can mentor other students and help them grow into their careers just like I did.
What do you hope to accomplish during your time at AECOM, and what progressive changes do you expect to make for future STEM students?
I have had the privilege of working for AECOM for the last five years. During this time, I've had the opportunity to mentor students and interns with similar upbringings. I hope to keep this going and make it to where hiring students of different backgrounds is not seen as a "big deal" but instead becomes a norm.
How can GlobalMindED help students and leaders like yourself become global leaders in STEM?
GlobalMindED is a great organization that helps students of every background attain a mentor and opportunities to better their future. GlobalMindED is an excellent connection for students on the same path I once was. STEM is a challenging field, and having the resources of GlobalMindED is essential for future global leaders. You never know what opportunities might come from networking, especially within an organization like GlobalMindED.
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Join us in Denver June 7-9 for GlobalMindED 2023 |
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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.
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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Students and Faculty: Join the (Always) Fee-Waived Equity Event
STEM Stars: Stellar Success Stories
STEM students need to see themselves in the leaders they can become. Join Dr. Ryan Ross, as he 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.
April 18 4:00 ET
Brought to you by the Colorado Community College System
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Dr. Ryan Ross Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion Colorado Community College System (Doc Ross) with:
Tommie Pittman Founder and CEO, Global Diversified Biosystems
After gaining professional experience as a field engineer with Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Tommie is pursuing the vision of creating an environmentally sustainable water management system. In 2014, he founded Global Diversified Biosystems. His desire to support environmental change and sustainability has expanded into the development of G. Pittman Farms, an organic farm with the mission of providing healthy food to the community and encouraging the cultivation of the next generation of farmers.
Dr. Trina Jefferson Systems Engineer Sr, Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space
Prior to joining Lockheed, Dr. Jefferson was a Systems Engineer at Ball Aerospace and a key member of the Roman Space Telescope team. She co-founded the BIPOC Mentorship Program to foster relationships between mentors and mentees and provide support for students of varied backgrounds and cultures. She is an active member of the National Society of Black Engineers’ Denver professional outreach program, visiting schools to build STEM kits with students.
Natasha Herring Senior Client Success Manager, EnergyHub
Natasha has almost a decade of energy consulting experience for utility companies, after receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Dartmouth College and a Master of Science in Global Energy Management from University of Colorado, Denver’s Business School. Outside of work, Natasha’s published author and an advocate for increasing the diversity pipeline into engineering and energy careers.
Praveen Mamnani Co-Founder and CEO, Ninja Focus
Praveen is a product leader with more than twenty years of experience building, launching, and monetizing industry-leading business-to-business and business to consumer solutions in the unified communications, customer service, mobile security, mobile messaging, and collaboration space. He is a strategic and creative thinker with a track record of incubating new product lines and crafting go-to-market plans.
Patty Beach Chief Executive Officer, LeadershipSmarts
Patty is an inclusive leadership evangelist who combines leadership best practices and coaching to transform managers into the best boss ever and executives into inspirational role models that can scale and grow their companies. She is the author of The Art of Alignment: A Practical Guide for Inclusive Leadership and the Versatility Factor Profile, an assessment for gender intelligent and inclusive leadership.
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Dynamic, inspirational college presidents who have led the way for women in higher education share their lived experiences, innovative practices, and vision for higher education
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Female College Presidents: Breaking Barriers in Higher Education, a Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable presentation Click HERE
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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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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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