About Us

A Global Mission, One Conversation at a Time

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About us

What Problem Are We Solving?

Global is Everywhere. Opportunity should be, too.

Today’s students and early-career professionals are entering a fast-moving, borderless workforce.
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Yet access to global experience, mentorship, and real-world guidance is still uneven—often shaped by access, resources, or location.

We're changing that.

‍Accessible: Open to participants everywhere
‍Practical: Real skills for real careers‍
‍Transformative: Mindset-shifting, globally focused learning‍
‍Human: Personalized mentorship from experienced professionals

‍Because talent is everywhere. Every early career profesional deserves the opportunity to thrive globally.

Our Story

“As access to international education and global experiences became more uncertain, I felt compelled to act—to ensure students could still develop the global competencies employers demand.”

How Does Open Mindset Do Things Differently?

We're a nimble nonprofit that connects students and recent grads with accomplished mentors—“Global Gurus”—while providing skill-building courses designed to boost career-ready global skills.

Mentorship drives real results: greater career growth, stronger leadership, and expanded professional networks. Programs that integrate global skills give students and early-career professionals a competitive edge in today’s diverse, fast-changing workforce—turning mentorship into measurable ROI for both participants and organizations.

Traditional Mentorship

Access depends on personal networks or elite programs

Informal, unstructured, and often short-lived

Often limited to local or in-industry connections

Mentorship impact is rarely measured

Our Approach

Algorithmic matching with a Global Guru

Students combine flexible online learning with guided virtual mentoring sessions.

Mentors span continents and industries

Feedback, reflection, and certification

The Global Community Behind the Mission

Global Gurus from around the world

Diverse industries: tech, finance, education, entrepreneurship, and more

Shared belief in mentorship, mindset, and mobility

Hear from Our Community

“Stacie is a strategic partner with a global mindset and passion to inspire others.”

Dr. Allan E. Goodman, President Emeritus, Institute of International Education

“This visionary nonprofit organization empowers a new generation of leaders to connect, learn, and thrive. ”

Grace Schroeder, CEO of Slngr

“Networking has become increasingly vital. The value-add is doubling down on being uniquely human--leveraging real relationships to impact short-term and long-term growth.”

Cassin Dyson, Blaser Family Endowed Executive Director, F. David Fowler Career Center, School of Business, The George Washington University

“Stacie inspired me to see the world not as separate places, but as one interconnected canvas, where a truly global mindset gives students a real edge.”

Gianmarco Zuccaroli, graduate student in Finance

"My global mindset has enabled me to find pleasure rather than fear in the unexpected and, on occasion, to survive; at age 90, I know my life to be better for that. I encourage students today to expand their visions and embrace as much of the world as they can."

Turhan Tirana, retired international banker, who has escaped two wars and traveled to 59 countries for work and pleasure

“Every time I leave the US, I’m reminded of how big the world is and how much more is out there—people to connect with and learn from, new ideas to absorb, different ways of approaching work and life. This has helped me broaden my thinking and approach problems from alternative sides to end up in a stronger place.”

Betty Berdan, Consultant at Mastercard

Our Board & Officers: Guided by Experience, Grounded in Purpose

Behind the scenes of the Open Mindset Project is a diverse board of advisors and leaders committed to shaping our direction, ensuring quality, and expanding our global reach.

Our board brings together voices from education, business, technology, and international development—each offering decades of insight and a shared belief in the power of mentorship.

What They Bring:

Strategic guidance on scaling mentorship and curriculum globally

Oversight to ensure accessibility, integrity, and impact

Global networks that fuel partnerships, recruitment, and storytelling

Our Team

Ready to Think Globally?

If the answer is YES, here's how to get started:

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