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Our Story
Insanely great people.
On a mission to find the best
talent in the world.
Gem McCreary, a former AH-64D Attack Helicopter
Pilot, and Doug Nagy, a former Campaign
Manager for President Obama, met at
the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in
2011.
The two Americans reconnected in 2016 when they began international assignments in Colombia. Both were at leading multinational companies, Citi and McKinsey, and noticed one key similarity within their respective industries: a severe lack of Afro-descendant and Indigenous (ADI) leaders.
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Developing and implementing a
global game plan.
In discussions with their co-workers and peers, they
realized that ADI professionals had limited access to
higher education (especially abroad) and job
opportunities in competitive industries like finance, consulting, and tech. Gem also witnessed similar circumstances during his time working in banking
in Brazil, where there was minimal ADI representation in corporate leadership and the Latin American startup/tech boom.
Creative sustainable culture
on every continent.
Knowing that MBA programs are a major source of talent for unicorn startups, multinational corporations, and leading national companies, Gem and Doug believed that developing an MBA talent pipeline for high-potential ADI young professionals could change the diversity, entrepreneurship, and leadership landscape in Brazil, Colombia, and greater Latin America.
In 2017, they came up with the concept for TalentoTotal and set out to raise the number of international Black and Indigenous MBA candidates and provide a pathway towards a more competitive and diverse global leadership landscape.
Our Mission
Insanely great people.
TalentoTotal is a 501(c)(3) international non-profit organization that aims to make the global leadership landscape more competitive and inclusive by accelerating the careers of high-potential Afro-descendant and Indigenous (ADI) young professionals from underserved communities.
The mission of TalentoTotal is achieved through coaching, professional development, and leadership training to increase the number of diverse leaders in corporations, law firms, entrepreneurial ventures, non-profit and multinational organizations.
We are a data-driven and values-based organization that collectively leverages our experiences and presence around the world to harness the support, relationships, and resources required to build a thriving leadership pipeline for organizations and communities worldwide.
Our Values
Insanely great people.
TalentoTotal is a 501(c)(3) international non-profit organization that aims to make the global leadership landscape more competitive and inclusive
The TalentoTotal Honor Code
A TalentoTotal Fellow will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.
Triple C’s
Competence (Learn) - the ability to do something well
Confidence (Perfect) - the belief that you are able to do things well or be successful
Courage (Act) - the quality that makes you able to do dangerous or difficult things / the quality of being brave
Leadership Principles
We believe that empowerment stems from self-awareness and builds upon leading by example and giving back to our communities. Each Talento Total Fellow will act as an inspirational force multiplier for their nation and society. Talento Total Fellows will go on to provide the purpose, direction, and motivation to inspire the next generation of Afro- descendent and Indigenous (ADI) leaders.
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Our Team
Insanely great people.
TalentoTotal is a 501(c)(3) international non-profit organization that aimsto make the global leadership landscape more competitive and inclusiveby accelerating the careers of high-potential Afro-descendant andIndigenous (ADI) young professionals from underserved communities.
Gem McCreary
Founder & CEO
Carol Silva
Chief Legal Officer
Douglas Nagy
Co-Founder
Manisha Riley
Intern
Marina Nascimento
Senior Marketing Manager
Nicolás Rojas
Chief Technology Officer
