Who We Are.
Global Strategists Association is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 2013 by Appreccia D. Faulkner. The organization works to increase global engagement among the African Diaspora and is committed to changing the face of global affairs by curating more inclusive programming. The organization is independent and operates in a nonpartisan capacity.
Appreccia D. Faulkner
Founder / Chief Executive Officer
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Board Of Directors
Reginaldo
Montague
Management Consultant
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Terra
Winston
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Ted
Williams
City Colleges of Chicago
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Williamson
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Team GSA
Tericia Ruff
Director of Memberships
truff@gsachicago.org
Fred Cole
Production Coordinator
fcole@gsachicago.org
Tosin Akeredolu
Volunteer Coordinator
takeredolu@gsachicago.org
Global Partnerships
A commitment to partner with local communities and international organizations to foster deeper relationships, curate discussions, and invest in our members & citizens around the world.
Global
Exchange
A commitment to expose our members to international education, diverse cultures, ethnicities, religions and communities through international travel .
Global Goals
A commitment to educate our members on the importance of supporting the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals in hopes of solving some of the world most complex challenges.
Global
Business
A commitment to partner with global businesses who offer support and opportunities to our members in developed nations and emerging markets.
Why Now?
The global African Diaspora is nearing 140 million spread out over several countries with Brazil, United States, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Colombia seeing the largest populations. Global Strategists Association is proud to be a leading institution investing in and elevating voices for current and future global citizens. We believe a more inclusive international community requires more intentionality and direct engagement. Since 2013 we have been passionately working to encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in foreign policy and global affairs. We believe the time was yesterday, but we are happy to continue this work today and tomorrow. We hope you will join us on this journey by donating or becoming a member.