Sponsor Students to GlobalMindED Conference 2025

Please donate to send a First Gen college student to the GlobalMindED Conference in June 2025. Colorado based donations will support a Colorado student. Donations from outside of Colorado will support students from other states.

The cost for a student to attend the 3-day conference is $450, including content, opening dinner, 2 breakfasts and two lunches.

The GlobalMindED Conference includes: 

• First Gen Workshop- students learn leadership, personal, professional, and lifelong success skills.
• Inclusive Success Awards Dinner where we recognize 15 cross-sector leaders who are setting the national/global standards for inclusion.
• Two days of 90 break-out sessions where attendees cover topics in support of achieving a competent talent pipeline across disciplines including Early Learning, K-12 Education, Higher Ed, STEAM, Tech, Health, Policy, Climate, Social Justice, and Foundations/Funders.

Student attendees from 2017 through 2023 have reported:

High Achievement Rates: An impressive 97% of students interviewed had graduated with at least an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, with many pursuing advanced degrees.

Successful Career Paths: A significant majority of participants (82%) were either actively employed or enrolled in further education. Moreover, 62% were working in fields directly related to their academic pursuits.

Positive Program Impact: A substantial 84% of students rated the First-Gen Leadership program highly, underscoring its effectiveness in fostering personal and professional growth.

The program's success is evident in the inspiring stories of its participants through these testimonials:

• Sergey Fouks (2017; Currently managing a pharmacy in Frisco, CO) praised the conference for its transformative impact, stating, "I learned so much about leadership, community, the future of innovation, philanthropy, and humanity."
• Alicia Sepulveda (2017; Currently, Assistant Director of Research in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder) highlighted the power of networking, sharing how she connected with a mentor who opened doors to significant professional opportunities. She is now a PhD working in higher education.
• Ruth Rivera (2017; Currently, Adams 12 Five Star School Translator) expressed gratitude for the support and guidance she received, emphasizing the role of the program in shaping her entrepreneurial aspirations.
• Valeria Aguillon (2018; Currently, MNC San Francisco Admissions and Enrollment Associate) was inspired by Janet Napolitano's words, which motivated her to embrace leadership and risk-taking in higher education. 
• Juan Gonzales (2022, Currently, 2024 graduate, working at Apple and applying to law school) credited the program with expanding his network and equipping him with essential skills for professional success.

Thank you for making a difference for First Gen students in 2025.