Our goal is a job for every mentored graduate.

About GMI

Global Mentorship Initiative prepares underserved students around the world for success in their job search by providing them with the tools and guidance needed to be successful.

This is accomplished through a structured, one to one mentorship with a business professional designed to build trust and create an environment for learning.

GMI Leadership Team

Jon Browning

CEO & Board Chair

Jon is a former Microsoft director who founded GMI as CEO. He co-created the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation and BSR to encourage the hiring of youth in underserved communities and promote job creation.

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Jocelyn Azada

Board Secretary

Jocelyn is the Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Director at Nielsen. She helped to create the ISO Standard for Sustainable Procurement, ISO 20400, and is a founding member of the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition. She has authored several CSR publications and case studies.

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Jan Clausen

Board Member

Jan is a technologist at Puget Sound Energy who created the non-profit organization Digital Humanity to help companies provide a safe online customer experience. As a former Microsoft leader for online safety, she led efforts to create safety standards to address the internet child exploitation.

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Chad Fuller

Chief Operating Officer

Chad leads GMI mentorship programs, mentor/student recruitment, and partner relationships. As a former HP leader for customer advocacy, he directed efforts to build partnerships for Global Impact Sourcing to create job opportunities for underserved youth.

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