GLOBAL LEADERSHIP FORUM OVERVIEW PRESENTATION

AGENDA  A Nation At Risk  The Challenge  About the Global Leadership Forum (GLF)  The Global Leadership Forum Goals  Value of Partnering with GLF  GLF Proposed National Advisory Model  Proposed Advisory Scope

America: A Nation at Risk

Diversity is Now Mission Critical

 It is well documented that STEM disciplines are the levers of economic growth now and into the future.  In order to meet President Obama’s challenge to have the “Best educated, most competitive work force in the world by 2020”, similar to his Tech Hire Initiative goals, the public, private and academic sectors will have to increase the number of STEM-related graduates and professionals to meet this ever growing demand.  To meet this challenge there are hundreds of STEM-related programs all over the country competing for the same pool of investment which has fragmented efforts and minimized the ability for a greater impact on this critical objective.  It is well documented that STEM disciplines are the levers of economic growth now and into the future.  In order to meet President Obama’s challenge to have the “Best educated, most competitive work force in the world by 2020”, similar to his Tech Hire Initiative goals, the public, private and academic sectors will have to increase the number of STEM-related graduates and professionals to meet this ever growing demand.  To meet this challenge there are hundreds of STEM-related programs all over the country competing for the same pool of investment which has fragmented efforts and minimized the ability for a greater impact on this critical objective. THE CHALLENGE

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CORE VALUES  COMMITTED: To demonstrate sustainability, excellence, passion and enthusiasm  COURAGEOUS: To have the moral strength to propose bold visions and ideas  HUMILITY: To display gratitude and egoless leadership  OPEN-MINDED: To maintain inclusiveness and flexibility in our thinking/actions  SERVANT LEADERSHIP: To have a caring heart for stewardship  VISIONARY: To think about the future in a creative and innovative way  INTEGRITY: To be honest, fair and consistent  TRUST: To be reliable, honest and honorable in character and competency

ABOUT GLOBAL LEADERSHIP FORUM (GLF)  The Global Leadership Forum’s objective is to create, nurture and evolve a coalition of organizations whose collective mission is to build a highly competent, competitive, diverse STEM educated pipeline who will be capable of leading in the 21 st century  The Global Leadership Forum will also serve as the collective voice and unifying force amongst the participating organizations

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP FORUM’S GOALS  ENHANCED LEARNING: Increase the modern-day skills and technology literacy of diverse students in a way that enhances their learning inside and outside of the classroom.  IDEA GENERATION: Educate and empower diverse students and professionals to become technologically proficient innovators and entrepreneurs  STUDENT DIVERSITY: Increase the number of diverse students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields  INSTITUTIONAL ENABLEMENT: Increase the capacity for educational institutions to provide world-class STEM-related professional learning opportunities  KEY PARTNERSHIPS: Identify and nurture partnerships that allow schools and the public and private sectors to join forces to improve diverse students’ and professionals’ STEM-career opportunities

VALUE OF PARTNERING WITH GLF  Opportunity to partner with committed organizations dedicated to increasing diversity in STEM  Increase the pipeline of diverse leaders in the STEM eco-system through talent nurturing and career development  Access to top diverse talent through GLF-sponsored programs  Opportunity to increase diversity within Partner organizations in STEM related disciplines  Organizations can assume a leadership role in transforming the lives of America’s diverse youth  Partner with the “best-of-the-best”!

 7 voting member Board / 1 Non-voting member National Chair National Vice Chair National Finance Chair National Business Development Chair National Strategy and Planning Chair Executive Advisors (2) (non-member or affiliated) Executive Director (ex-officio) PROPOSED GLF NATIONAL ADVISORY MODEL GLF WWTCCGBDPAITSMF

PROPOSED ADVISORY SCOPE  Act as a unifying force among other technical and non-technical national organizations (e.g. SIM, ELC, NBMBAA, NSBE, etc.)  Strengthen the brands of all member organizations by building effective public / private partnerships  Proactively engage in fundraising efforts by targeting national philanthropic, corporate and federal government agencies  Advocate on behalf of the coalition with major news media and “e” outlets  Champion “state-of-the-art” programs that enable educational excellence, entrepreneurial leadership/acumen and Board membership  Measure ROI and report the impact on the combined goals and objectives of the Forum and its corporate partners.

GLF MEMBER PARTNERSHIPS

Information Technology Senior Management Forum Black Data Processing Association Career Communications Group / The Foundation for Educational Development The Leadership Academy Women’s Leadership Forum CIO Roundtable Forum CIO/Chief Diversity Officer Roundtable Vision 2020 (STEM) Innovation Center Executive Technology Career Circuit IT Institute Executive Leadership Program Local Chapter Professional Development Program Leadership & career Webinars Student IT Education & Scholarship Program National High School & College Programs Youth Camps K-12 Program BEYA STEM Technology Awareness Program College: Development Institute For Emerging Leaders The Women of Color STEM Conference BEYA/STEM Global Competiveness Conference Internships & Career Placement