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Program overview, fast facts, leadership bios and other resources for journalists, partners and supporters interested in Open Mindset Project.

At a Glance

The Open Mindset Project is a nonprofit organization that prepares college students and recent graduates — especially first-gen and underrepresented learners — for careers that cross cultures and industries. Our hybrid model blends a four-part online course in global competency with personalized, one-on-one virtual mentorship from professionals who’ve worked across cultures, companies and continents. Students and recent grads gain real-world skills, confidence and global perspective while creating a personal brand that stands out to employers.

Our Mission

To empower college students and young professionals with global perspective, mentors with purpose and organizations with the tools to help shape the future workforce.

Our Vision

A world where every student has access to global learning and mentorship, regardless of geography, background or financial means, because a global mindset and meaningful connections are essential for success in an interconnected workforce.

Fast Facts

We were founded in 2025.
Nearly 100 students and recent grads completed our program in its first year.
Our program works with an expanding network of more than 15 universities/colleges and organizations.
Our 150+ accomplished volunteer mentors — Global Gurus — make up a network of experienced international professionals across 75+ industries working in 100+ countries.
The Open Mindset Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Program Overview

The Open Mindset Project combines interactive online learning with one-on-one mentoring from accomplished global professionals. Through four structured 90-minute learning modules and personal mentor engagement, participants develop global awareness, cultural agility, communication skills, and the ability to think beyond borders and navigate complexity.

Our hybrid model combines

Four self-paced online learning modules designed to develop globally relevant competencies
Four virtual mentoring sessions over one semester (for students)
Two virtual mentoring sessions (for early-career professionals)

Upon completion, participants earn a credential that demonstrates their growth and readiness to contribute in diverse, fast-moving professional environments.

Who the Program Benefits

Students and Young Professionals

Next-generation talent gains personalized global insight, confidence, professional connections and a mindset shift that traditional courses cannot provide. Participants complete the program with career-ready global competencies and a credential that differentiates them in today’s fast-paced, borderless workplace.

Mentors

Our 125+ Global Gurus are accomplished professionals that span continents, industries and cultural perspectives. They include executives, diplomats, scientists, entrepreneurs, educators, artists and leaders across more than 75 fields, all who volunteer to mentor emerging global thinkers. They seek to share their experience, shape future global leaders and engage in purposeful, meaningful mentorship. The structured model makes participation efficient and rewarding.

Universities and Colleges

We provide a scalable, high-impact way for higher education institutions to strengthen global learning outcomes and deliver competencies that employers prioritize but campuses struggle to teach. Our program complements career services, internationalization strategies, first-year experience programs, study-abroad alternatives and global curriculum initiatives.

Member Organizations

Our program enhances onboarding and training by building soft skills that are difficult to develop internally. Through international mentors, global career insight and a globally open mindset, we strengthen both individual growth and organizational capability.

Our Team

Visit our leadership page for biographies of our board and executive team.

Program Impact

Results from a 2025 post-program survey of participants across six university partners found:

97% gained a deeper understanding of the global mindset, how it’s relevant to their future success and how to continue developing it.
93% strengthened their understanding of workplace-ready soft skills needed to succeed in global and multicultural workplaces.
97% felt confident applying global competencies to their academic and professional careers.
100% would recommend the Open Mindset Project to others.