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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Revolutionizing Education with Data-Driven Readiness: Meet Equity Advocate and EdTech Executive Howard Bell
Howard Bell, a seasoned education professional with 25 years of experience, has been at the forefront of addressing the gap between rising graduation rates and post-high school preparedness. Bell currently serves as the CEO of Abl. Abl specializes in empowering large school districts, including Los Angeles Unified and Baltimore City Public Schools, by offering a data-driven approach. Howard serves as Abl’s visionary leader, focused on driving innovation and opening doors for districts to deliver impact for their schools and communities.
Abl Founder, Adam Pisoni on Bell: "Howard's educational journey from an urban district to the Ivy League instilled a sense of mission that is tightly aligned with our team's work and values," An electrical engineer and attorney, Bell is a graduate of Brown University and the University of Virginia Law school. He received his Master's in Business Administration from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Before joining Abl, Bell held multiple leadership roles in the education technology sector, including general manager and senior vice president at Hobsons. He previously served as an administrator and educator at Wayne State University and as president of TechTown, an urban research and technology business park in Detroit.
Bell and his team use sophisticated analytics, scheduling software, and nationally standardized measurements to provide districts with a comprehensive view of course offerings, enrollment trends, staff distribution, and student goals.
Their focus extends beyond district-wide averages, aiming to understand the unique needs of diverse student groups. Abl's commitment includes ensuring students, especially those from historically disadvantaged communities, are well-prepared for the challenges beyond high school, transforming education through insightful data and strategic interventions.
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GlobalMindED’s 10th Anniversary Conference Celebration
Powerful Voices Across Generations: Past, Present, Future
Join us in Denver June 17-19
The 10th annual conference, Powerful Voices Across Generations: Past, Present, Future, June 17-19 in Denver, will gather national thought leaders across sectors including higher ed, business, health, policy, STEAM, and more.
If you have never been to a GlobalMindED event, you will be in for a treat- especially this year which will be a reunion for many of our graduates, speakers, and Inclusive Leader Award Winner who have been honored throughout the years.
Here are some highlights from 2023:
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The Inclusive Leader Awards kicks off the conference on June 17th, honoring 15 national leaders across 15 sectors. Past winners include global luminaries such as Carla Harris (Vice Chairman, Managing Director, Senior Client Advisor, Morgan Stanley), Dr. Elena Rios, MD (President and CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association), Rosanna Durruthy (Global Head of DEI, LinkedIn), and Greg Robinson (former NASA Program Director for the James Webb Space Telescope). All winners are below. This Year’s Tenth Anniversary Winners will be announced in January of 2024!
GlobalMindED is an Inclusive Success NetworkTM dedicated to creating a capable diverse talent pipeline, closing the equity gap for women and people of color, and connecting underrepresented/ underserved students to role models, mentors, internships, and jobs.
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View the Sessions from our United Nations Event:
Transforming Financial Boundaries
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Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley and James Rhee, Founder/Owner, red helicopter
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Michael Maquet-Diafouka, Managing Director, Global Family and Institutional Wealth, UBS, Chris Marsh, Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor, UBS,Janet C. Salazar, Chairman & President, Foundation for the Support of the United Nations
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Tyler Naha, Student, Denver East High School, Dr. Mary Papazian, Exec. VP, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, Dr. Philomenta Mantella, President, Grand Valley State University, Dr. Yustina Saleh, Managing Director, Innovation Solutions, The Burning Glass Institute, Alfonzo Alexander, Chief Ethics & Diversity Officer, National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
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Dr. D'Andre Weaver, Chief Digital Equity Officer, Digital Promise, Michael Woods, President, Woods Capital, the Honorable Dr. Kimberly McClain, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department HUD, Preston James, II, Co-Founder and CEO, Divinc, Gaby Rowe, Founding Principal, Grow Associates
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Dr. Denise Lujan, Director, Entering Student Experience, University of Texas at El Paso, Javaune Adams-Gaston, President, Norfolk State University, Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent, Cajon Valley Union School District, Gina Fratarcangeli, Managing Director, Google, Shital C. Shah, Sr. Advisor, Strategic Partnerships, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Education
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Dr. Craig Jonas, Founder and CEO, CoPeace, Victoria Vasques, Owner & Chairwoman, Tribal Tech LLC, Sachin Chaudhry, Founder and CEO, TrustCircle and BringChange Foundation, Kyle Hybl, President & CEO, El Pomar Foundation, Beth Cobert, Acting President, Markle Foundation
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Sam Lalanne, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion |
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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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