2019 Global Leadership Forum Annual Report

2019 Annual Report O U R M I S S I O N: TO UNITE AND EMPOWER STEAM ORGANIZATIONS TO ENABLE GLOBAL INNOVATION AND VALUE CREATION

Our Goal

With your help, we move one step closer toward reaching our goal of raising $1 billion to fund the GLF programs and services, engaging 1,000 communities, and transforming the lives of 10 million students and adults.

Table of Contents Letter from the CEO..........4 About GLF...............................6 Who We Serve......................9 Year in Review....................10 Leadership...........................12 Our Impact..........................14 Looking Ahead..................14 Acknowledgements......15

Letter from the CEO Dear Friends, This has been an incredible year for the Global Leadership Forum and the member organizations that make up the Forum. We cannot tell you how much we appreciate your support for our work to unite and empower STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) organizations and cross-sector participants to enable global innovation and value creation.

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This world in which we live equally distributes talent; however, it does not equally distribute opportunity.

In order to change that equation, the organizations that make up the Global Leadership Forum are engaging, educating, empowering, and transforming underserved communities, and building tomorrow’s workforce.

In 2019 alone, GLF has invested

I am very excited about the prospects of the Global Leadership Forum in 2020 and beyond. It is not easy work to get a group of cross-sector participants aligned on a set of core values, a vision of hope and working in sync to make that vision and mission a reality.

I encourage you to take action and become a part of a movement that is going to change the world!

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– KENDALL NORRIS

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more than $1.6 million in the students and professionals the member organizations serve.

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Difficult or not, it is what must be done to achieve the systemic change required to solve systemic problems. The members and partners of GLF have banded together and are working in unison to be that change for millions of individuals and thousands of communities.

On behalf of the entire ecosystem, current and future members, we thank you for your continued

support to provide opportunities to all who aspire to achieve higher educational outcomes, reach the highest levels in their professions, and fulfill their dreams of becoming successful entrepreneurs. For those who are not currently involved in this work, I encourage you to take action and become a part of a movement that is going to change the world!

Sincerely,

Kendall Norris Chief Executive Officer Global Leadership Forum

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About GLF MISSION Our mission is to unite and empower STEAM organizations to enable global innovation and value creation.

The Global Leadership Forum (GLF) is designed to create, nurture, and evolve an ecosystem of organizations and cross-sector partners whose collective missions will increase the number of competitive, diverse leaders in the talent pipeline to lead in the global marketplace. GLF serves as a collective voice and unifying

force among the participating organizations.

We do this by utilizing a fourfold effort intended to promote collaboration amongst institutional leadership, the private and public sectors, corporate entities, diverse leadership, and technology and innovation-focused organizations.

We engage students in the classroom, provide internships and scholarships; mentors, and ultimately, dynamic career opportunities. We foster entrepreneurship and address the workforce needs of the public

HISTORY

It is well-documented that science, technology, engineering, The Global Leadership Forum arts, and mathematics (STEAM} formally launched in early 2015, disciplines are the levers of but its members have been in economic growth for the future. existence for an average of 30 years. Therefore, if the current uneven distribution of educational, career, In 2015, The Global Leadership and business opportunities in Forum (GLF) was formed with the STEAM fields continues to exist, or mission and purpose to create, worsens, this nation will continue nurture, and evolve an ecosystem its descent from the top position of organizations and crossin the world in terms of education sector partners whose collective and innovation. missions will increase the number of competitive, diverse leaders in The U.S. currently ranks 30th in the talent pipeline to lead in the mathematics out of the 35 global marketplace. GLF serves developing countries (38th out of as a collective voice and unifying 71 overall); 19th in science out of force among the participating the 35 developing countries (24th organizations. out of 71); and overall ranks 17th

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and private sectors through partnerships and alliances.

The Forum’s member organizations excel at training, education, and development programs and services that produce individuals who are workforce-ready. They also engage in experiential learning, embrace collaboration, take thoughtful risks, work through the creative process, and persist in problem solving. These are the students, professionals, educators, and innovators of the 21st century! in the world for overall education performance. We believe the work the Forum performs is critical to returning the U.S.A. to a position of excellence as it relates to educating our students.

In the past three decades, the GLF member organizations engaged in training, education, and development programs and services that produced workforceready individuals. They also engaged in experiential learning, embraced collaboration, took thoughtful risks, worked through the creative process, and persisted in problem solving.

This work has produced students, professionals, educators, and innovators for success in the 21st century.

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On average, our member organizations have been engaging, educating, empowering and transforming diverse communities for more than 30 years.

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Who We Serve The GLF network of organizations currently extends to 48 states with a reach of over 250,000 aspiring youth and young adults striving to achieve success in a STEAM field. Each GLF member organization serves a specific demographic that aligns with

GLF’s mission and purpose. The member organizations that make up the Global Leadership Forum offer programs and services to K-12 students, college students, historically underserved communities, military veterans, as well as mid-level and senior

professionals. Their collective impact on furthering the Forum’s goals in 2019 is impressive and lays the foundation for future success.

and websites. As nationally renowned experts and thought leaders in the field, they deliver broad-based, creative diversity solutions to companies and organizations, as well as provide consultative support and expertise with their own internal strategies and programs.

and resources students need to achieve success. It helps underserved high school students make connections between their schoolwork and the professional world.

NAF makes the life-changing difference between a student dropping out versus a future with limitless possibilities. It helps to break the cycle of poverty and aims to create a level playing field for all.

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BDPA is an international organization with a diverse membership of professionals and students at all levels in the fields of information technology, computer science, and related STEM fields. Members are actively engaged in serving the community through outreach and charting the future of the IT industry

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BWISE is an organization aimed at empowering and providing support to Black women in science and engineering through career and leadership training, insight, and mentorship.

Career Communications Group Inc. is an industryleading media company that supports companies in promoting multiculturalism and diversity in STEM fields through major national conferences, publications,

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ITSMF increases the representation of Black professionals at senior levels in technology, to impact organizational innovation and growth. They do this by developing and nurturing these dynamic leaders through the enrichment of the mind, body, and soul.

NAF is a national network of education, business, and community leaders who work together to ensure high school students are college-, career-, and futureready. It provides the tools

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NPower creates pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. NPower envisions a future where our domestic technology workforce is diverse, and clear pathways exist for all people regardless of ethnicity, gender, or socio-economic background to succeed in our digital economy.

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COLLEGE STUDENT INITIATIVES Career Communications Group, Inc. (CCG) reaches over 5,000 college students in STEM fields annually. The organization subsidized student participation in its annual conferences, which affords aspiring STEM students access to mentors, essential skills training, internships, and full-time employment. This organization actively works with college students to match them with employers seeking interns or entry-level positions through its placement service, CCG JobMatch.

In 2019, CCG facilitated the placement of over 1,500 interns and entry-level STEM students for some of the largest STEM employers like Lockheed Martin, Boston Scientific, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and many more.

NAF Future Ready Labs’ innovative solution for closing the internship gap partnered with NAF by investing in paid internships.

Businesses benefited from the completion of meaningful work while developing a highly skilled and diverse talent pipeline. GLF is convening and providing leadership for the Future Ready St. Louis Advisory Board. Through this work, GLF has helped to foster relationships with over a dozen St. Louis area companies, which will expand opportunities for NAF students. There were 21 students from two school districts who participated in the St. Louis NAF Future Ready Lab during the summer of 2019. Through a multi-week group internship (minimum total of 120 hours per student), 20-25 interns complete 10

a project of value on behalf of the employer partners, participate in skill-building workshops, and connect with professionals who serve as mentors. The Future Ready Labs program is in its third year and included 15 labs, serving nearly 300 students in 15 school districts. This year, the program expanded to include labs wholly designed and implemented at the local level. Whether designing social media plans for local small businesses or utilizing 3-D printers to create devices for members of the disabled community, NAF interns have created dozens of technology-driven projects.

K-12 PROGRAMS Member organizations like NAF have been partnering with highneed communities to improve outcomes for students by implementing NAF academies— small learning communities within high schools. NAF enrolled 100,000-plus students in its academies, serving the Hispanic/ Latino and African American communities. These students were exposed subjects such as information technology, engineering, health sciences, and finance.

With GLF’s assistance, FEDI, another member organization, exposed over 3,000 pre-college students to career possibilities in STEM. They participated in full-day programs that included workshops designed by STEM employers, roundtable discussions with STEM role models, and opportunities to learn about STEM careers. Students took part in hands-on, relevant, and fun learning experiences. Additionally, students were exposed to

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professional and academic role models through mentoring events year-round. Students received information about post-secondary education such as: applying to college, financial aid, attaining scholarships, entrepreneurial opportunities, technical certification and early preparation for successful matriculation and career advancement.

These organizations and other member GLF member organizations worked to further our mission to increase the STEAM pipeline.

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED Member organizations awarded nearly $1 million in scholarship funds in this reporting period.

Students from underrepresented communities were able to continue their formal STEAM education. They participated in enriching experiences like attending professional conferences, showcased their talent in competitions, and sought career development, internships, and employment.

The BDPA Education & Technology Foundation’s Scholarships Program, which supports the development of the best and brightest future information technology professionals worldwide through learning opportunities, gave over $100,000 scholarships to assist students in obtaining degrees from accredited institutions of higher learning in computer science, mathematics, and information technology-related fields.

Member organization ITSMF STEM Education Foundation

provided scholarships to support students in advancing their college-level education in STEMrelated disciplines. Students were recognized for their academics, aptitude to lead and serve, and commitment to further their education. Nearly $500,000 was given last year to support students in advancing their college-level education and career development in STEM-related disciplines.

ITSMF’s three academies. Of these graduates, approximately 65% have already received promotions or expanded responsibilities within their respective organizations. This bring ITSMF’s total alumni population to 624 graduates since the academies’ inception in 2004.

NPOWER continued advancing on their 40 by 22 initiative. This initiative, partnered with the Citi Foundation, aims to increase

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ITSMF works to increase the representation of Black professionals at senior levels in technology in order to impact organizational innovation and growth. It provides three major programs to the communities it serves: Executive Academy, Management Academy, and EMERGE Academy. In 2019 a total of 89 executives graduated from

Year in Review

overall program enrollment of young women of color by 40% by the year 2022 in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Missouri, and California. NPower offers programs in Technical Fundamentals, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and Coding. The average salary for previously unemployed women of color who completed one of NPower’s programs in 2017 and 2018 went from zero to $46K, this is a life changing impact that reinforces NPower’s and GLF’s mission and is a reminder of the importance of the NPower model.

Additionally, in 2019 NPower accelerated its efforts to expand training in St. Louis to an additional location at St. Louis Community College and enrolled nearly 900 students. Among those enrolled at NPower young adults saw a 405% increase in salaries and veterans saw a 209% increase in salaries.

MEMBER COLLABORATION This year, GLF members National BDPA and BWISE joined forces as partners to provide career development sessions, mentor matching, and job opportunities through career fairs, and offer members professional training and transition into entrepreneurship. NPower also developed a relationship with BWISE and is working to incorporate its members into BWISE’s 40 by 22 program.

NPower is expanding its partnership with ITSMF to collaborate on various mentoring initiatives and is working on a national partnership with NAF to cross-refer students and to sit on panels within each organization.

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Leadership BOARD OF DIRECTORS Juanita Logan As the director of corporate development at World Wide Technology since 1998, Juanita Logan has helped grow WWT into a technology solution provider with $10.4 billion in annual revenue and more than 4,600 employees. WWT serves the technology needs of large public and private organizations around the globe, including many of the world’s best-known brands.

Terry Morris Terry Morris is an information technology (IT) advocate and diversity leader at Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly). In addition, he is the national president for BDPA, which is the longest serving organization in the United States for Blacks in IT. Norma B. Clayton Norma Clayton is a retired Boeing executive She has held leadership roles within Boeing Defense, Lockheed Martin, General Electric,

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RCA, and General Motors. Among her many community activities, Clayton serves as first vice chair of Tuskegee University’s Board of Trustees and as a Boeing executive focal for Michigan State University. She is a member of Leadership America, the American Society of Industrial Engineers, and the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources.

Valerie E. Patton Valerie E. Patton serves as senior vice president, inclusion and talent attraction, and executive director of the Saint Louis Business Diversity Initiative at the St. Louis Regional Chamber. Patton leads the Chamber’s efforts for inclusion and talent attraction. These efforts include multicultural leadership development, diverse business solutions and talent attraction.

Zackarie Lemelle Zackarie Lemelle spent 18 years with a global healthcare company, where he served as vice president/CIO. Then, he

transferred those experiences to his role at coach training firms. Now at the helm of New Hope Coaching & Consulting, his experience as a certified professional coach and a business owner gives him a rich perspective on leadership and business reengineering, which he leverages to help his clients succeed.

Kendall Norris Kendall Norris is the CEO of the Global Leadership Forum, a 501(c)3 organization focused on connecting the world’s leading STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) organizations who are engaging, educating, empowering, and transforming underserved communities, and building tomorrow’s workforce. He is accountable for developing and implementing the vision, strategic direction and establishing effective fundraising programs and initiatives.

To increase the number of diverse leaders in the talent pipeline and build a future workforce that is more representative of the world in which we live today.

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ADVISORY BOARD Norma B. Clayton, Chairwoman Vice President, Learning, Training, and Development (Retired), The Boeing Company Chair, Board of Trustees, Tuskegee University Michael Wulf, Vice Chair National Board Member, BDPA. Executive Director, Minnesota STEM Partnership Patrick Cohen Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, NPower Colleen Devery Vice President, Strategy, NAF

Maxine Clark Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop. Managing Partner of Prosper Women’s Capital Linda Gooden Executive Vice President (Retired), Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions. CoChair, Global Leadership Forum General Ronnie Hawkins Jr. Lieutenant General, U.S. Air Force (Retired), President and Chief Executive Officer, Hawkins Group Earl Pace Jr. Co-Founder, BDPA

Larry Quinlan Global Chief Information Officer, Deloitte. Co-Chair, Global Leadership Forum Michael Robinson Vice President of Healthcare in North America, VMware David L. Steward Founder and Chairman, World Wide Technology, Inc. Co-Founder, Global Leadership Forum Tyrone D. Taborn Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Career Communications Group, Inc.

Erika Jefferson President and Founder, BWISE Zackarie Lemelle President and Chief Executive Officer, New Hope Coaching & Consulting Oliver “Bo” Leslie The Boeing Company (Retired) Elaine Norman Vice President of Member Services and External Affairs, ITSMF Seena Tucker-Williams Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) Kendall Norris Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Global Leadership Forum

ADVISORY COUNCIL Douglas Ash Managing Director, Deloitte Information Technology Services

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Our Impact GRANTS AND DONORS Support from our investors allows us to provide the services that aide us in our mission to unite and empower STEAM organizations, help people live their best lives and enable global innovation and value creation. We raised over $1.6 million during 2019. Major contributions were made through foundations, corporations, and individuals. We thank each and every investor as they provide us with the means to enable socio- economic transformation of underserved communities.

GLF awarded over $500,000 to its members in 2019 supporting their activities, which impacted over 250,000 up and coming STEAM career individuals and STEAM professionals at various stages on the career spectrum.

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Member organizations disbursed nearly $1 million to fund STEM education and career development.

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Member organizations serve over 200,000 students and young professionals in P-20 initiatives.

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Member organizations are operating in 48 states.

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Member organizations collaborated to maximize their impact within the communities where GLF serves.

Looking Ahead We have made tremendous progress in expanding our footprint throughout the nation in 2019, but there is still much more to accomplish in order to have a major impact on our society. How do we actually accomplish that goal?

We fundamentally believe in order to implement sustainable solutions that solve systemic issues and create generational pathways for success, you have to create an ecosystem (a village) that is a holistic and integrated model spanning a continuum (from birth through career). In 2019, we made huge strides towards realizing this lofty vision and set a long-term goal of raising $1 billion by 2040.

These funds will allow us to provide more scholarships, internships, programs, and services to impact more youth and professionals. Here are a few of our goals for next year: •

Grow NAF’s footprint by 20 percent through a combination of increasing student participation and locations around the country.

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Provide additional scholarships through ITSMF and BDPA with the intent of supporting students in advancing their college-level education in STEM-related disciplines.

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Increase participation and awareness of BWISE throughout current and new cities across the nation.

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Increase the impact of the St. Louis chapter of NPower by growing the student enrollment and the number of programs and services offered in order to support its mission of creating pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities.

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We will increase the amount of college and pre-college students that attend the Black Engineer of the Year Awards STEM Conference and Women of Color STEM Conference hosted by Career Communications Group Inc., in order to assist minority and women students entering the STEM job market.

Additionally, these funds will assist in the onboarding of new organizations that share GLF’s vision of completing the continuum from birth through career in STEAM fields. With this network and community we have fostered over our five-year existence, we are confident that we can meet every one of our goals in order to ensure that our nation’s youth are not left behind in the world’s burgeoning STEAM economy for decades to come.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We at GLF would like to recognize and thank our 2019 sponsors for supporting our focus of connecting the world’s leading STEAM organizations who are engaging, educating, empowering, and transforming underserved communities, and building tomorrow’s workforce.

TOP CONTRIBUTORS Michael Robinson Steward Family Foundation World Wide Technology Foundation

SUPPORTERS Aric Perimeter Bo Leslie Career Communications Group, Inc. CEdge Software Consultants, LLC Evelyn Days Fund II Foundation Karen & Frederick Smith Michel – Schotman Family Foundation Midwest BankCentre On the Run brought to you by

Wallis Companies

Norma Clayton Pamela Carter Patricia Brown Rasheen Coleman Talestry TD4 Electrical Tyrone Taborn Valerie Patton William Taylor World Wide Technology

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