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From Classroom to Newsroom: How Ida B. Wells Used Education to Ignite a Movement
Educator for Justice, Policy, Research, and Heart: Meet Vanessa Crossgrove-Fry
From Athletic Training to Academic Leadership: Meet Dr. Valerie Herzog
Honoring the American Worker: The History of Labor Day
Rx for Resilience: Mourn
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: A Landmark in Equal Access
Unlocking Brilliance and Inspiring Exceptional Learners: Meet Dr. Jonathan Plucker
From Deafblind Child to College Graduate: The Educational Triumph of Helen Keller
From NFL Setback to National Educator: Meet Robert Jackson
Inclusive by Design Leading Learner-Ready Transformation: Meet Dr. B. Donta Truss
From the Football Field to the Classroom, Inspiring a Generation of Leaders: Meet Darrell Lewis
Rx for Resilience: Star Gazing
Cultivating Minds and Livestock, a Journey in Agricultural Education: Meet Damion Turner
The Smith-Hughes Act of 1917: Launching Federal Support for Vocational Education
The Montessori Method — Nurturing Curiosity, Independence, and Growth: Meet Maria Montessori
From Nurturing Families to Inspiring Classrooms: Meet Rachel Ririe, Teacher at Little Angels Preschool
From Fourth-Grade Teacher to National Policy Leader: Meet Elliot Haspel, author of Raising a Nation: Why Every American Has a Stake in Child Care for All
This Day in History: August 18, 1920, and Women’s Right to Vote
Rx for Resilience: Understanding
Brown v. Board of Education: The Decision That Redefined Learning in America
When Teachers Lead, Students Rise: The Transformative Power of Educator Leadership
The Teacher Who Believed in Every Student: Meet Rita Pierson, Local Roots with Global Impact
From Music Performance and Math to Lessons of Impact: Meet Chris Snelgrove, Lifelong Teacher and Learner
From Teacher, to School Founder, Author and Community Leader: Meet Dr. Dedrick Sims, Chief Executive Officer of the Sims-Fayola Foundation
Rx for Resilience: Instruct
Across Nations, Across Time: Celebrating International day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
From Educator to Executive: Meet Kimberlee Burt-Hendricks, Managing Director of McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
From One-Room Schoolhouses to Launching National Model in 1916: Meet Emily Griffith, Pioneer of “Free School For People of All Ages”
Honoring Teaching Excellence: Meet Ashlie Crosson, 2025 National Teacher of the Year and First Gen College Grad
From Academic Theories to Climate Action: Meet Sophie Lambin, Founder & CEO of Kite Insights
Where Potential Meets Opportunity: The Transformative Power of Education
Rx for Resilience: Serendipity
Submit Your Proposal to Speak at GlobalMindED 2026: Dimensions of Our Democracy, Architecting The Next 250 Years and Beyond
MJ Foundation’s Four Paths to Creating Positive, Lasting Change: Eliminating Poverty, Advancing Education, Fostering Diversity, and Embracing Humanity
The Father of Public Education and Equal Opportunity Champion: Meet or Re-Meet Horace Mann
Let’s Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success RoadMap—National Governors Association Launches Plan for State by State Education, Career, Life
From Army Kid to Denver’s First Female District Attorney: Meet Beth McCann
Access Meets Opportunity: The GlobalMindED Experience for First-Gen Students
Rx for Resilience: Turtle
From Exploring Trails to Leading Utah’s Outdoors: Meet Jason Curry
GlobalMindED & Shooting for Peace: Elevating Youth Financial Skills
From Rural Montana to the First Woman in the House of Representatives in 1916: Meet Jeannette Rankin
GlobalMindED Partner Events: Building Inclusive and Sustainable Futures with the Blind Institute of Technology & the World Academy of Art and Science
World Academy of Arts and Science Online Conference, July 21st-24th
Rx for Resilence: Inushuk
Redefining Crisis Response and Reclaiming Nature as a Healing Space: Meet Conner Strgueon
From Homeless Teen to Double Major College Student: Meet Courageous Change-Maker, Maya Ploi Blasi
From Couch Surfing to a Career in Medicine: Meet Whitney Degroot, Colorado State University
Solving Global Problems Through Interdisciplinary Dialogue: The World Academy of Art and Science and the Legacy of Einstein, Oppenheimer and Russell
From Algebra at Eight to Biomedical Engineering Student: Meet Mahmood Hassan, University of Missouri, Kansas City
From First-Gen Scholar to Emerging Young Professional: Meet Shaylan Wilson
Rx for Resilience: Accountability
Teamwork, Personality and Character Traits in The Founding Fathers: Understanding America’s Origins With Insights for Today
Alexander Hamilton: The Pen and Mind Behind the Constitution
Benjamin Franklin: The Inventor of Possibility in a New Nation
James Madison: The Father of the Constitution
John Adams: A Relentless Voice for Independence and Rule of Law
George Washington: The Reluctant Revolutionary Who Defined Firsts in War, In Peace and in the Hearts of Loyalists
Rx for Resilience: Pluralism
Thomas Jefferson: Author of Liberty Who Penned the Blueprint for Democracy
Happy 4th of July!
Navigating a Tough Job Market: Creating Pathways to Opportunity with GlobalMindED
Honoring Medgar Evers: A Life of Courage, Sacrifice, and Justice
The Missing Link: Rebuilding Community for Those Navigating Autism
Leading with Purpose in July: Honoring Independence, Legacy, Ability, Emerging Leaders and Outdoor Spaces
Summarizing the Month of June: Unifying, Uplifting and Inspiring
Rx for Resilience: Independence
Plugged Into Nature: How Jenny Gottstein Is Reimagining the Outdoors for the Digital Generation
Navigating Everest by Touch: Redefining Outdoor Access with Erik Weihenmayer
Reconnecting Through Nature: Celebrating Great Outdoors Month and Wellness
From Richmond to Yosemite: Meet Teresa Baker, Founder of the Outdoor CEO Diversity Pledge
“Fierce and Feeling”: Mitzi Jonelle Tan on Climate Justice and Collective Power
Writing Without Borders: Achy Obejas on Language, Identity, and Motherhood
Rx for Resilience: Connection
From Kitchen Table Conversations to OUT Magazine Recognition: Meet Daniel Downer
From War-Torn Somalia to American Citizen: Meet Abdi Nor Iftin
2025 GlobalMindED Conference Recap: Unifying, Uplifting, and Uniting
Day Three: From Workforce to Mindforce—Shaping the Future Together, Wednesday, June 18 | Sheraton Denver Downtown
Day Two: From Learning to Earning—Pathways to Prosperity, Tuesday, June 17 | Sheraton Denver Downtown
Day One: Opening the Door to Opportunity, June 16 | Sheraton Denver Downtown
Rx for Resilience: Fathers Day
Music, Movement, and Mobilizing Communities: Meet Andy Guerrero
From Northeastern to Grand Valley: The Visionary Leadership of Dr. Philomena Mantella
From Algorithms to Access: Meet Dave Toole
Gregory L. Robinson and the Telescope That Revealed MoM-z14: Meet the Mastermind Behind the James Webb Telescope Next Week at GlobalMindED 2025
Jerome “The Junkyard Dog” Williams: From NBA Grit to Community Impact Speaking at GlobalMindED 2025
Rx for Resilience: Gossamer Threads
How to Tell Your Story: Luis Duarte, Investor, Entrepreneur and Social Impact Inclusive Leader
Explore Careers, Connections, and Opportunities at the Industry Marketplace and Career Exploration Arena- June 18th from 1:30-4:30 + Conference Finale
Idea Cafe and Roundtable Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18
Celebrate Exceptional Leaders at the Awards Dinner on Monday, June 16 Opening the GlobalMindED 11th Annual Conference
From Soundwaves to Global Impact: Meet Walt Stinson, GlobalMindED Exceptional Leader Award Winner for Technology
It's Graduation Season: Where Are GlobalMindED Grads Now?
Rx for Resilience: Graduate
Main Stage Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025: June 16-18
From Spinal Stroke Survivor to People Magazine ,"Women Changing the World" Spotlight: Meet Marisa Hamamoto.
From Child Development to AI Innovation: Meet Dr. Pilyoung Kim
Problem Solving Lab Sessions GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18
Deeper Dive Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18
Memorial Day
Rx for Resilience: Gateway
11th Annual GlobalMindED Conference Unifies, Uplifts, Unites and Inspires: Join us June 16-18 in Denver
Redefining Mental Health Through Compassion, Community, and Critical Practice: Meet Breann Hirst
Beyond the Music: Building Pathways to Social Impact and Mental Health Support— Meet Andrea Viarrial-Murphy
Plenary Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18
Global Classroom Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18
Rx for Resilience: Oracle of Omaha
Workshop & Presentation Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18
Global Work Skills Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18
Policy Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18
Foundations and Founders Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners for GlobalMindED 2025- June 16-18th
From Nebraska Classrooms to Founding Dean of the School of Education at UW Tacoma: Meet Dr. Rachel Endo
Rx for Resilience: Papacy and Mothers
Employment Engines for Economic Prosperity - Educators, Industry, Government Leaders & Students June 16–18, Denver - GlobalMIndED 2025
From Learning English in Middle School to Graduating in Finance: Meet Vicky Lin
From Saigon to Dorchester: Weaving Memory, Art, and Justice with Ngoc-Tran Vu
Empowering AANHPI Youth Through Storytelling and Leadership: Meet Joanne Liu
Depression Fueled Life’s Purpose: Meet Mental Health Advocate, Healer and Beacon of Hope, Claudia Toro, Senior at Union College
From Japanese American Traditions to National Philanthropy: Meet Kirstie Matsushima
Rx for Resilience: Humankind (be both)
Leading at the Crossroads of Policy, Purpose, and Possibility: Meet Samuel Hungsoo Kim
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Top Technology Talent and Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18
Forging the Future: Celebrating Innovators with Impact in STEAM/Professions
STEAM Sessions at GlobalMindED | June 16-18, 2025
Health Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18
Rx for Resilience: Learn to Love and Love to Learn
A Tribute to Pope Francis: A Legacy of GlobalMindED Values
Higher Education Sessions at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 16-18
Early Learning Sessions at GlobalMindED | June 16-18, 2025
K-12 Programming at GlobalMindED 2025 | June 18-19
Celebrating our Planet: Earth Day 2025
2025 First Generation Leadership Program at the GlobalMindED Conference | Denver, CO | June 16, 2025
Rx for Resilience: Rise
National Robotics Week 2025: Celebrating Innovation, Education, and the Future of STEM
Building a Global Cybersecurity Enterprise and Securing Systems Worldwide: Meet Lola Adeyemi
From Zoom Classrooms to Global Impact: Meet Christy Fils
Connecting the Dots Across America: Wellington “Duke” Reiter and the Vision of Ten Across I-10 Corridor From LA to Jacksonville
For Immediate Release: GlobalMindED Builds Labor Pipeline Through June 16-18 Event
From Childhood Notebooks to Author to Transforming Mental Health Narratives: Meet Caroline Clauss
Rx for Resilience: Ignite
From Barranquilla, Colombia, to M.I.S.: Meet Dr. Carlos Paternina-Arboleda
From Colorado Creeks to Global Classrooms: Dr. Kelly Keena’s Mission to Empower the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
Engineering Dreams, Coding Futures, and Reaching for the Stars: Meet Shayla Givens
From Cheerleader to Citizen Science Leader: Meet Darlene Cavalier
From a Kindergarten Science Kit to National STEM Leadership: Meet Angela Zhan
Rx for Resilience: Bloom
Young, Brilliant & Bold: STEM Changemakers Under 14 You Should Know
System Upgrade: Rewriting the Code for Who Thrives in STEM — Meet Lee Ann Kline
Building STEM Bridges Across Languages, Communities and Disciplines: Meet Hikaru Wakeel Hayakawa, Climate Cardinals
From Hearing Loss to Reshaping Math and Science Education: Meet Angelique Smith
From Moonwalks to Solar-Powered Stages: Meet Adam Hall, Chief Organizer of Million Solar Stars
Leading with Purpose: Women Who Inspired Us This March
Rx for Resilience: March Madness
Voices That Shaped a Century: In Memory of Women Who Moved the World
From Classroom Teacher to National Voice for Young Learners: Meet Dr. Kara H. Ahmed
Lessons from the Creek, the Classroom, and the Community: Amanda Reyes, Director of Financial Capability at Nusenda Credit Union
From Chicago’s South Side to Global Educational Leadership: Meet Dr. ClauDean ChiNaka Kizart, Tidewater Community College
Bridging Continents and Empowering Communities through Leadership in Global Development: Meet Sarah McCarthy, CEO of Global Livingstong Institue
Recipe for Leadership Builds Community in the Culinary World: Meet Stephanie Jaeger, President of Les Dames d’Escoffier
Rx for Resilience: Spring
Ageless Power: How Women Over 70 Are Shaping the Future
From City Council to Educating and Uplifting the Next Generation in Politics: Meet Robin Kniech
Rutgers Grad on Creating a Culture of Belonging as School of Rock President: Meet Stacey Ryan
From a Backpack Full of Books to Leading a Literacy Revolution: Meet Patience Peabody
From Orchard to Award-Winning Cider: Meet Kari Williams
Healthy Communication for Healthy Schools Creates Spaces of Belonging: Meet Annie Caplan
Rx for Resilience: Stillness
11th Annual GlobalMindED Conference Unifies, Uplifts, and Unites - Join us June 16-18 in Denver
From War Correspondent to Global CEO and Author: Meet Kristiina Helenius, Leader in International Business and Policy
From TV Journalism to Pentagon Briefings to Nonprofit Innovation in Education: Meet Kathleen deLaski
Empowering the Next Generation Through Digital Skills and Career Access: Meet Emem Ita Udom
A Taste of Oaxaca – Bringing the Heart and Soul of Mexican Cooking to the World: Meet Iliana de la Vega
Empowering Lives Through Disabilities Advocacy, Social Justice, and Tikkun Olam: Meet Shana Erenberg
Rx for Resilience: Divine Feminine
From Corporate Sales to Higher Ed Leadership: Empowering the Next Generation of Workforce Leaders—Meet Lori Marie Huertas
From a Small Village in Anatolia to a Global Leader in Cultural Tourism: Meet Iffet Ozgonul
Granddaughter of Jewish Immigrants to the U.S., Shaped by Kenya, Ecuador, and a Life of Global Engagement: Meet Shoshanna Sumka
From Judo Champion to Tech Entrepreneur: Meet Dr. AnnMaria Rousey De Mars
Born Into a Segregated America, Now Leading Equity and Justice: Meet Caroline Blackwell, the Advocate Reshaping Education and Human Rights
From High School Lifeguard to Citibank Executive to Global Consulting Pioneer: Meet Mary Graham
Rx for Resilience: Perspective
Honoring Women's History Month: Celebrating the Strength and Achievements of Women Everywhere
Black Excellence: Black History Month in Review
Redefining Leadership in STEM: Empowering the Next Generation Through Technology – Meet Ifeyinwa Okafor
First Gen Xavier(HBCU) Chem Grad to Rice(PWI) Chemical Engineering, PhD to President of Olin College: Meet Trailblazer and STEM Advocate, Dr. Gilda Barabino
Blending Design, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship on a National Scale: Meet Amber Williams
From First-Gen Community College Student to Georgetown to NY Nicks NBA Star to Servant Leader: Meet Champion On and Off the Court, Jerome Williams
Rx for Resilience: Ubuntu
Pioneers of Innovation: How Black Inventors Revolutionized Safety and Security
Breaking Barriers in the Air Force, One of the First Black Women to Graduate from the Academy: Meet Kathryn Smith
From Columbia Undergrad to PhD to BNY Mellon to KKR to 9.5 Billion Dollar Project: Meet Dr. Gerrard P Bushell, Chair of Carlyle Airport Group
FDR-Inspired Ability Leader Knows Adversity Holds the Seed of Greater Benefit: Meet Eno Okpo, CEO of Enabled to Enable International Foundation
Small Actions Create Significant Change: Meet Tech CEO, Toyin Ifesanya
Nat Geo Explorer Driven by Passions, Principles, Practices Intersects Maps, Data and Tech to Chart an Inclusive World: Meet Clinton Johnson, CEO of Us at Spaces
Rx for Resilience: Love
Black Entrepreneurship and Black Capital: A Legacy of Resilience and Innovation
Growing Up in “Giving” Family Creates Lifelong Servant Leader: Meet Renita White, Founder and CEO Behind Of Color, Inc.
From Aso Pada Nigeria to Creating Limitless Opportunities for Girls Through Digital Education: Meet Abigail Festus
From Boys & Girls Club to International Global Educator: Meet Dana M. Ford
Nine Year Old Outdoor Advocate Becomes Environmental and Social Justice Leader: Meet Parker McMullen Bushman
From Small-Town Roots to University of Alabama, to Georgia State University MBA to VP at Morgan Stanley: Meet Treasure Edwards
Rx for Resilience: Good Sport
The Role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Black History and Beyond
From HBCU Student to Director of Call Me MiSTER: Meet Dr. Rashad Anderson
Rejection, Hardship and Triumph Taught Lifelong Resilience and Purpose: Meet Kiera O'Shea, JD and Soon-to-Be, PhD
Sobriety Brings Second Chance at Life and Clear Calling for Positive Change: Meet Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr
From East Orange to 4th Grade Teacher to C-Suit Confidant: Meet Patty Williams Downs
From C-Suite Leadership to Community Transformation : Meet Nkanta Hines, GlobalMindED Board Member
Rx for Resilience: Wichita
GlobalMindED Welcomes the Honorable Dr. Kimberly McClain as Chief Operating Officer Effective Today
From Education Advocate to Presidential Candidate: Meet Jason Palmer, Champion of Allyship to Achieve Equity and Opportunity
From Kayenta Arizona to Structural Engineering and Beyond: Meet Remarkable Ally Stanford Lake
Happy Lunar New Year
From Semiconductors to AI Venture Studio: Meet Dave Toole
From Wealth Management to Allyship and Community Impact: Meet Jason Wang
Rx for Resilience: Allyship
From Street Outreach to Government Leader to Global Impact Through Allyship and Empowerment: Meet Dr. Jamie Van Leeuwen, PhD, MA, MPH
From Third Culture Kid to MD to Children’s Hospital Inclusive Leader: Meet Noteworthy Ally, Dr. Lalit Bajaj
From Classroom Teacher, to Coach to National Business Advocate and Change-Making Leader: Meet Noteworthy Ally, Jeff Wasden
Introducing the Composite 2025 GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winners!
From the Dominican Republic to Managing Director of Bank of America: Meet Patricia Pacheco de Baez, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Banking and Finance
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Rx for Resilience: Unity
GlobalMindED is Honored at the 40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Business Awards
From Eagle Scout to Navy SEAL to Congressional Medal of Honor: Meet Britt Slabinski, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Global Impact
From Kenya to Corporate Technology Global Leader with Service Now: Meet Tim Muindi, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Technology
From First Gen Grad to Teacher to Leader in Departments of Energy and Education to Successful Business Owner: Meet Vicki Vasques, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Government
Service, Civic Engagement, Community and Commitment: Meet Kyle Hybl, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Foundations and Funders
Indigenous Knowledge from Native Americans Solves Climate Change and Heals Communities: Meet Wahleah Johns, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Energy & Sustainability
Rx for Resilience: Angels
From Middle School Science Teacher to Chief Astronaut: Meet Joseph Acaba, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Space & Aerospace
Launching Community College Entrepreneurs to Career and Financial Success: Meet Dr. Rebecca Corbin, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Entrepreneurship
From the South Bronx to the Ivy Leagues to ESSENCE Magazine/Media: Meet Edward Lewis, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Media & Arts
US Veteran and Seven-Time Guinness World Record Holding Para Athlete: Meet Adam Popp, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Nonprofit
From First Gen Student to Expanding Student Access and Success, Meet Dr. Shirley Collado, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Leadership & Equity
From Nigeria to Managing Cardiologist to Global Health Policy Changemaker at EY: Meet Dr. Yele Aluko, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Health & Wellness
Rx for Resilience: Humility
From Cuban Refugee to Miami Dade College President to Presidential Medal of Freedom: Meet Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, GlobalMindED's Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Higher Education
Transforming Education as a First Gen Latina Teacher, Superintendent, and Commissioner: Meet GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for K-12, Dr. Susana Cordóva
From a “Lost Student” to Early Learning Reformist Empowering Teachers: Meet Dr. Meera Mani, GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award Winner for Early Childhood
Happy New Year from GlobalMindED!
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