Global Strategists Association (GSA) was founded in 2013 to help increase racial equity in global affairs. The organization is committed to establishing a more inclusive and equitable global sector by way of Chicago. 

Since our founding in 2013 Global Strategists Association has helped prepare hundreds of local leaders for global impact and engaged thousands through our programming. GSA is the only organization in Chicago dedicated to preparing Black leaders for global service.

We hope you will join us for this momentous occasion honoring some amazing Black Chicagoans and featuring a keynote by the first ever former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Ambassador Gina  Abercrombie-Winstanley of the U.S. Department of State.