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 Welfare to Harvard to First Gen - a Memoir, Alejandra Campoverdi Shares How it Can Happen
Alejandra Campoverdi recently published "First Gen: A Memoir," a book that sheds light on the experiences of First Generation individuals. As she recently posted, "Normalizing the conversation on the First Gen experience has been my intention...even though social mobility may feel isolating at times, First and Onlys are a part of a vibrant and connected community." In this memoir, she explores the challenges that many First Gen individuals encounter on their path to socio-economic mobility.
Campoverdi refers to first-gen individuals as "First and Onlys" to capture the unique experiences they face. Through this term, she encapsulates the shared journey of being a bridge for their families, navigating the challenges of adulthood, and coping with the social and emotional toll of being a First Gen.
“As First and Onlys, we have dual citizenship in two worlds that often appear at odds with each other. We often walk multiple tight ropes at the same time with little attention given to how this dynamic affects our mental health”, she writes. She identifies what she calls the “trailblazer toll” exploring different aspects including imposter syndrome, isolation, and parentification - the tendency of First and Onlys to take on the role of an adult - serving as the family translator, doctor, go-between, form filler, dictionary, or psychologist.
Growing up on welfare in a household filled with aunts and uncles, raised by a single mother, Alejandra encountered numerous first-time experiences and unique opportunities. Despite the barriers and challenges that come with being a First Gen individual, she managed to transform her life, graduating cum laude from USC, earning a Master's from Harvard, using her knowledge and experience to lead in many fields.
Alejandra is widely recognized for her advocacy for women's health and her previous role in the Obama White House. She served as the first White House Deputy Director of Hispanic Media after starting as a Special Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. In this capacity, she played a crucial role in developing and executing the White House's communication strategy aimed at the Latino community across a wide range of issues.
Campoverdi continues to use her firsts as opportunities to support and advocate for her communities, sharing her story and inspiring others.
About
Alejandra Campoverdi is a nationally recognized women’s health advocate, author, founder, producer, and former White House aide to President Obama.
Alejandra is the author of FIRST GEN (2023), an unflinching memoir offering both a riveting personal story and an examination of the often unacknowledged emotional toll of social mobility on first generation young people. An influential patient advocate for breast cancer and BRCA awareness, Alejandra produced and appeared in INHERITANCE - a PBS documentary that intimately follows the surgical journeys of three women and was named one of the “Best Documentaries of 2020” by ELLE. Alejandra founded LATINOS & BRCA in partnership with Penn Medicine’s Basser Center for BRCA, which is the first awareness campaign on the BRCA gene mutation that targets Latinos and offers Spanish-language educational materials. From 2009-2012, Alejandra served in the Obama White House, initially as Special Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and later as White House Deputy Director of Hispanic Media.
Alejandra holds a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California. She currently serves on the boards of Harvard's Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy; the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino; and the California Community Foundation, and is a former Commissioner for the California Children and Families Commission, also known as First 5 California.
To learn more about Campoverdi and her book check out her website
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GobalMindED's
Hispanic Heritage Month Event
Latino Leaders Breaking Boundaries and Barriers: Fuerza y Fortaleza
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Introduction by:
Paulette Tate, Chair of the Board, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver
The founder of Cantilever, a company specializing in business and leadership development, Paulette is a global executive, entrepreneur, and leader with over 30 years of expertise in business development, operations, and executive management. Serving on a variety of boards and advisory committees, Paulette’s skills in strategic planning, finance, risk management, and relationship building make her a visionary leader in the international business world.
Panel Leader:
Elizabeth Suárez, Leadership & Negotiation Strategist, Avanza Business Group
Elizabeth collaborates with organizations across various industries on complex and sensitive matters, using her unique blend of respect, humor, and honesty. Her straightforward approach inspires her clients to take action and put into practice what they have learned, to positively impact their lives. Elizabeth has motivated thousands of professionals to become transformative leaders through her best-selling book, The Art of Getting Everything, as well as her media appearances and keynote speeches across the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
With:
Diego Mariscal, CEO and Chief Disabled Person, 2Gether-International
As the leader of 2Gether-International, Diego has collaborated with corporations like Google, Blackboard, McKinsey, and Comcast NBC Universal, as well as the U.S. Dept. of State and the Organization of American States to frame disability as an asset for startups and entrepreneurs. He has been recognized by the Waldzell Institute in Vienna as an Architect of the Future and by the British Council as a Global Changemaker. Born with Cerebral Palsy, he represented Nuevo Leon in the Mexican National Paralympics. Diego is also the 2023 GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award winner for Entrepreneurship.
Christina Trujillo Privacy Officer, Legal Department, Sony Electronics
With decades of experience as an auditor in the financial services industry, and a background in ethics, compliance, and IT governance, Christina earned her Certified Information Privacy Professional certification. She has been with Sony for over 16 years and is now the Sony Electronics’ Privacy Officer. Christina was recently inducted into the Samurai Society, the highest honor one can achieve at Sony, and she is constantly involved with numerous volunteer organizations.
Dr. Jose Morey Chief Executive Officer, Ad Astra Steam Media
The Founder of Ad Astra Media, Dr. Morey provides role models and educational STEAM content to encourage more diversity in STEAM-related fields. He is the Chief Medical Officer for Ever Medical and is a health and technology keynote speaker, author, and consultant for NASA, Forbes, MIT, and the White House Office of Science and Technology. He is considered a leader in exponential technology innovation and excels at leading multidisciplinary teams that sit at the epicenter of biotechnology, AI, and aerospace.
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GlobalMindED/FSUN Special Event at the U.N.
Thursday, October 12th 10:00-4:00
Transforming Financial Boundaries in Education, the Environment, and the Economy
United Nations DDR
New York City
If you are a leader at a district, college, company, non-profit, or foundation supporting GlobalMindED’s Tenth Anniversary event in Denver on June 17 (pre-conference, Inclusive Leader Awards dinner) 18-19 (conference) 2024, you are eligible to attend.
Write Celestegardner@globalminded.org or call our office at 303-327-5688 to reserve your space
Complete Program Below:
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Highlights from the 2023 GlobalMindED Annual Conference this past June:
Read What Speakers and Attendees said about the GlobalMindED 2023 annual conference:
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PBS12 Denver filmed and live-streamed the GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Awards on June 7th as well as our main stage plenaries and presentations on June 8th. You can find them all individually on the GlobalMindED YouTube channel.
Here are links to the 2023 GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winners' introductions and acceptance remarks:
Miriam Calderon, Chief Policy Officer, ZERO TO THREE: Inclusive Leader - Early Childhood Education
Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent, Cajon Valley Union School District, Inclusive Leader - K-12 Education
Carrie Billy, CEO, American Indian Higher Education Consortium: Inclusive Leader - Higher Education
Afua Bruce, Founder & Principal, ANB Advisory Group: Inclusive Leader - Government
Dr. Elena Rios, President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association: Inclusive Leader - Health & Wellness
Hassan Salem, Head of Commercial Banking, US Bank: Inclusive Leader - Banking & Finance
Greg Robinson, James Webb Space Telescope Project Director NASA (ret): Inclusive Leader - Space & Aerospace
Mary Nichols, Professor, UCLA Institute of the Environment, Inclusive Leader - Energy & Sustainability
Michael Campbell, General Manager, Education Division, Intel: Inclusive Leader - Technology
Diego Mariscal, CEO & Chief Disabled Person, 2Gether-International: Inclusive Leader - Entrepreneurship
Mario Carrera, President & CEO, CLLARO: Inclusive Leader - Media & Arts
Nasruddin Rupani, Chairman, Ibn Sina Foundation: Inclusive Leader - Foundations & Funders
Rosanna Durruthy, VP, Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, LinkedIn: Inclusive Leader -Global Impact
Kimberly Bryant, Founder & CEO, Black Innovation Lab; Black Girls Code: Inclusive Leader - Non-Profit
Click below to see Insights from GlobalMindED Leaders:
View the Main-stage Presentations:
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Would you like to give to support our student programs? You can scan the QR code below or go to our website to support our year-round programs. GlobalMindED is a 501(c)(3).
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Thank you to all of the Sponsors, Speakers, Students, and Attendees at GlobalMindED 2023
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