Welcome to GA WORKS

The conference and event planning/management and consulting division of the Global Academy, offering professional, affordable conference-related services to businesses, organizations, associations, and educational institutions on a fee-for-service basis.

GA WORKS furthers the mission of the Global Academy
 --to promote informed dialogue, education, and action in key areas of concern to society--
by providing experienced leadership and services to like-minded organizations.
Revenue from GA WORKS helps to fund the Global Academy’s non-profit work.

Call 941-954-4456 to discuss your event or email us for more information.

The Global Academy understands the importance and added value of partnerships to achieve optimal results. This philosophy is carried into GA WORKS where partnerships are created with each of our clients to assure that goals and expectations are met. With a wealth of experience and expertise, GA WORKS has partnered with organizations throughout the world, providing a range of services including:

Conference and Event Planning
Educational Program Design and Production
Strategic Advice and Organizational Development
Networking and Network Development

LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK

Tom Valente, Global Academy president, has been at the forefront of creative educational design and event management and production for over 25 years. As a principal of the Omega Institute, he helped grow the Institute into one of the largest US organizations for holistic and human potential education. This included the design, development and production of numerous educational events in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Tom Valente also consults on transformational education to organizations and businesses and his portfolio includes National Public Radio, University of Massachusetts, Young Presidents Organization, Elderhostel, UNDP, the Foreign Ministry of Panama and the Summit of Ibero-American Governments. (More...)

Walter Link, Global Academy chairman, was a partner of a Euro-Asian industrial group that included partnerships and joint-ventures with leading European and American corporations, including Carrier, Merck and Siemens. He is deeply involved in the international movement to promote Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility. In this capacity, he co-founded EMPRESA, the leading alliance for corporate responsibility in the Americas, and the Social Venture Network Europe, of which Walter Link was also chairman of the board. Mr. Link also acts as a strategic advisor and board member of many organizations, including Naropa University, Greyston Foundation, and the Centre for Integrated Healing. (More...)

L. Hunter Lovins, Director of the Global Academy's Natural Capitalism Academy, is a world-recognized expert in the energy and sustainability communities, having worked on these issues since 1965. Originally trained as a lawyer, Lovins co-founded the California Conservation Project (Tree People), and subsequently the Rocky Mountain Institute, which she led for 20 years. Hunter has lectured extensively, including at the World Economic Forum at Davos, the International Symposium on Sustainable Development in Shanghai, and the Global Economic Forum in Washington D.C. Lovins’ areas of expertise include sustainable development, energy and resource policy, economic development, climate change, land management, and fire rescue and emergency medicine. She has co-authored nine books including Natural Capitalism. (More...)

The GA WORKS leadership is supported by an experienced team of professionals who possess the necessary mix of skills and expertise to ensure complete client satisfaction. Our project managers are uniquely qualified as both high-level advisors and frontline managers. This knowledge and experience produces results.
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TRACK RECORD

The principals and staff of GA WORKS have extensive experience in the services and skills required for outstanding events. For a detailed look at the various educational events, conferences and programs we've produced and networks we've organized, please click here.

Our Distinguished Partner/Client List includes:
   Association of American Indian Physicians
   Association of Caribbean States
   Business for Social Responsibility
   Cleveland-Marshall Law School
   EMPRESA (American business network)
   Foreign Ministry of Panama
   Human Rights Watch
   Ibero-American Summit of Governments
   International Space Sciences Organization
   Mayo Clinic
   Megatrends International
   Naropa University
   Pan American Health Organization
   Peking University
   Progressive Assets Management
   Rocky Mountain Institute
   Science and Medical Network
   Social Venture Network
   State of the World Forum
   United Nations Development Program
   Université Interdisciplinaire de Paris
   University of Panama
   Young Presidents Organization   (top)

Contact GA WORKS to learn how our team of professionals can provide assistance for your next conference or event, or in the development or your organization or educational programs. 

Telephone: 941-954-4456          Email: info@theglobalacademy.org