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Leadership Training Summit
Master communication, people management, project management, and meeting management through our hands-on bootcamp with live practice, expert feedback, and team activities.
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Social Impactathon
Build self-belief through structured tools—using a problem-to-solution methodology and communication frameworks—to help them think clearly, collaborate deeply, and take meaningful first steps
ECHO
Join ECHO—Explore Confidence, Hear Ourselves—to build public speaking skills, gain confidence, and celebrate your voice.
What is GLO?
Founded in 2012 at UC Berkeley, the Global Leadership Organization (GLO) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on developing Social Transformative Leaders—individuals who take action on critical social issues.
We believe the world improves faster when skilled leaders unite to tackle today's challenges.
GLO Alumni at Top Companies
Our alumni apply GLO skills to effectively lead teams at global companies.
Our Values
Service-oriented
We believe real leaders are those who serve their community and drive lasting change for a brighter future.
Framework-focused
Our framework focuses on hands-on activities to sharpen meeting, people, project management, and public speaking. You bring the engagement; we provide the tools.
Community-first
One person can only do so much. We believe in teams, networks, and support systems.
Our Impact
Berkeley
New York
Taiwan
800+
Alumni
400+
Alumni
1500+
Alumni
Hear from our Alumni
Our alumni are changemakers, innovators, and leaders shaping communities worldwide. Hear their stories, insights, and how GLO has empowered them to take action on the issues they care about.
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GLO Web+Design Advisor | Software Engineer @ MongoDB
"I basically grew up with GLO. In these past 7 years, I've depended on leadership opportunities in the organization as a sandbox to practice and sharpen my skills, leaned on the GLO community to help me through personal and academic/professional challenges, and channeled the GLO vision to form my life ambitions."
GLO Berkeley Chapter President | Consultant @ Bain and Company
"Being surrounded by people in GLO give me tremendous energy — they inspire me to be the best version of myself through their care for the community and mindset of never ending growth!"
GLO President | Camera Hardware Manager @ Apple
"GLO is family — a family that lifts people up. It is a community that motivates me to do more for others and a place that has consistently kept me grounded and focused over the years."
Winter 2021 ECHO | Taipei Fuhsing Private School
"I like how we were able to find relatable struggles we all have as a speaker or leader, specifically regarding issues with confidence. ECHO did a great job in providing tips for speaking and an open, supportive environment for me to practice leadership plus public speaking in."
Summer 2022 SI | NTU IB
"SI provides a space for wild ideas without fear of judgment from others. Through brainstorming with my team and exchanging thoughts with other groups, I honed my creativity and ideation skills. This open and supportive environment empowers me to think bigger and push my limits."
Winter 2024 Summit Attendee | TFG
"After attending this summit, I realized that I learned so many new things that I can apply to future events and meetings. I truly feel that this was a very meaningful experience, and I will definitely recommend it to my friends!"
We welcome individuals with passion, leadership potential, and a drive for social impact.
You can get involved with GLO in 4 ways:
1. Attending our in person programming (Leadership Training Summit, Social Impactathon, or ECHO),
2. Volunteering on the staff team in our regional chapters or on our Global Assembly,
3. Forming a strategic partnership with GLO if you are part of a like-minded organization, or
4. Donating to GLO.
No! GLO is here to help you grow as a leader, whether you're just starting out or already experienced.
To apply, you must have attended at least one GLO event to receive an invitation for the Staff Team application. However, if you’re interested in becoming a Student Ambassador, prior attendance is not required.
Yes! Although our in-person programming is only in the US and Taiwan, our operational staff members span across Europe, Australia, North America, and Asia. You can also always support us financially!
You can support us financially by visiting our donation page here.
GLO is a certified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. When you donate to GLO, you are helping fund our in-person programming and our operational costs and supporting our mission to help create even more passionate and skilled social impact leaders in the world.
Join us in growing, leading,
and making a lasting
impact together.
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