Global Languages Leadership Meeting
Our Commemorative Booklet is available for download! GLLM will return in Spring 2025!
Converse, Network and Achieve
This year, the Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR) is reflecting on the richness and impact the Global Languages Leadership Meeting has had for attendees and the local community and enhance the experience for Spring 2025. Download the commemorative 10-Years in Review booklet to learn more about this event!
This networking event brings together diverse industry leaders from business, non-profit, government, and education to discuss the importance of language learning and cultural competence as essential skills for an emerging global workforce. Seize this opportunity to expand your network across these industries and gain insight into local workforce readiness initiatives. Attend this event to develop new partnerships promoting access to language studies and cultural competence for all learners in the global economy.
Past participants for the event include representatives from Mercedes-Benz, City of Atlanta’s Office of International Affairs, Cox Automotive, the French Consulate in Atlanta, Marriott International, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Office of Congressman John Lewis, Peace Corps, and more.
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Overview of GLLM 2023
After two consecutive years of virtual events, the Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR) hosted the 2023 Global Languages Leadership Meeting in person. Held on May 19, 2023, this event enabled access to a broad audience and connected industry leaders to the exciting opportunities tied to global skills. Special thanks to all attendees for participating and helping to make this year’s event a huge success!
Aiyana Mathews │ Keynote Speaker
Founder and President, Gardner-Mathews Global Management
Dr. Nicolle Parsons-Pollard │ Opening Remarks
Provost, Georgia State University
Dr. Hakyoon Lee │ Welcoming Comments and Introduction of Speaker
Director, Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research
Assistant Professor and Korean Program Coordinator, World Languages & Cultures, Georgia State University
8th Annual Event Schedule (2023)
10:30–11:15 a.m. / Registration and Networking
11:15–11:45 a.m. / Welcoming Comments and Meeting Objective
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / Lunch
12:30–1:30 p.m. / Keynote Address: Made in GA: Re-Made in Japan
1:30–2 p.m. / Conversation and Next Steps
2 p.m. / Closing Remarks
Additional Information
Your participation matters to the future of your workforce and industry. While employers seek to strengthen existing relationships and move into emerging markets, the U.S. workforce continues to experience the “global skills gap” with its worldwide competitors. This disparity stems from the United States lacking skillsets such as language proficiency or cultural competency emphasized across competing workforces in other countries. Through an understanding of emerging trends related to these high demand skills, participating organizations can help lower the unemployment rate, reduce unfilled jobs, and provide future employees with the training they need in a competitive marketplace.
Furthermore, the Global Languages Leadership Meeting offers an opportunity to directly interact and grow with the community. This comprehensive community of peers will capitalize on diverse talents, experiences, and networks to achieve more together than we could separately. By participating in the Global Languages Leadership Meeting, your organization has the opportunity to join CULTR in the effort to encourage an understanding of different cultures, the study of languages, and an appreciation for diversity across our communities.
*Professional titles at the time of the event
Ivan Orkin │ GLLM 2022 Keynote Speaker
Chef and Owner, Ivan Ramen
Dr. Angela Jackson │ GLLM 2021 Keynote Speaker
Managing Partner, New Profit
Tim Mahoney │ GLLM 2019 Keynote Speaker
Chief Marketing Officer, Global Chevrolet and Global GM Marketing Operations Leader, General Motors
“Storytelling: Why it Matters in Marketing, in Education and in Life”
Seema Jain │ GLLM 2018 Keynote Speaker
Director, Multicultural Affairs at Marriott International
“A Culturally Competent Workforce Is Good For Your Bottom Line”
Dr. Richard Brecht │ GLLM 2017 Keynote Speaker
Co-director for the American Councils Research Center at the American Councils for International Education
“Language Supply & Demand: Building Bridges Between Educators and Employers”
Dr. Dan Davidson │ GLLM 2016 Keynote Speaker
President of the American Councils for International Education
“Language Proficiency, Intercultural Development and “Contextual Intelligence”
Dr. Bill Rivers │ GLLM 2015 Keynote Speaker
Executive Director of the JNCL-NCLIS
“America’s Languages: The Language Enterprise in 2015”
The Center for Urban Language Teaching and Learning (CULTR) held the 5th Annual Global Languages Leadership Meeting on May 17, 2019, at Georgia State University. Special thanks to all attendees for participating and helping to make this year’s Global Languages Leadership Meeting a huge success!
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Event Attendees
Building on the previous year’s attendance numbers, Global Languages Leadership Meeting 2019 was held at larger event venue through Georgia State University’s Knowles Conference Center.
71
Organizations Across the Region
Industry Breakdown (%)
- Business/Commerce
- Chamber of Commerce
- Consulate General
- Government
- Higher Education
- K-12 Education
- Law
- Non-Profit
- Self-Employed
Top Represented Industries
Keynote
“Storytelling: Why it Matters in Marketing, in Education and in Life”
Keynote Speaker Tim Mahoney │ Chief Marketing Officer, Global Chevrolet and Global GM Marketing Operations Leader, General Motors