Thank you to everyone who tuned in to watch our 20th Anniversary virtual gala on November 12, 2020. It was truly incredible to gather with the Upwardly Global community, new and old, in celebration and recognition of the immigrants that make this country what it is today. We had an exceptional program full of light, laughter and commitment, and you can watch it all – again or for the first time – here:

Guest Speakers

Michael Bloomberg
Keynote Address, Founder, Bloomberg LP & Bloomberg Philanthropies / 108th Mayor of New York City / Founder, New American Economy

Wes Moore
CEO, Robin Hood

Honorees

Julie Sweet
CEO, Accenture
for Driving Innovation

Hikmet Ersek

President and CEO, Western Union

for Forging Connections

O.C. Tanner
Leadership and Staff 
for Championing Inclusion

How our Honorees are Supporting Immigrants, Refugees and America

As the CEO of Accenture, Julie Sweet has been a powerful advocate for closing skills gaps in the digital economy and making progress on workforce inclusion, diversity, and equality. Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. The company’s 506,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries.

Hikmet Ersek enables individuals and families to connect and support each other across 200 countries. Hikmet draws on his international background to speak out publicly for the rights of migrants, refugees, and under-represented populations worldwide.

O.C Tanner develops strategic employee recognition and reward solutions that help people accomplish and appreciate great work. Its leadership and staff work with thousands of companies to build positive workplace cultures based on the appreciation of diverse talents, and sets an example with its commitment to hiring and advancing refugees.

Fireside Chat on the Future of Work, Immigrants & our Shared Future

Jeremy Robbins

Executive Director, New American Economy

Jina Krause-Vilmar

President and CEO, Upwardly Global