Nancy Campbell Ongstad
Senior Director of Global Talent Development Programs @Cultural Vistas
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director of Global Talent Development Programs @Cultural Vistas
Washington, DC, US
Serve as Responsible Officer (RO/ARO) for five J-1 visa categories, ensuring full compliance with U.S. Department of State regulations.Manage visa operations, streamline compliance processes, and improve participant experience—contributing to an 8% year-over-year growth in J-1 program participation.Lead a team of 18 staff and manage a $5.5M annual budget, aligning program strategy with organizational goals and mission.Successfully restructured and consolidated all BridgeUSA visa teams into a function-focused organizational structure.Launched and lead the organization’s Learning & Impact department, developing cross-cultural learning strategies, program evaluation frameworks, and outcome-based curricula.Oversee organization-wide monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) efforts to assess program outcomes and improve impact measurement.Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop needs assessments and tools that inform data-driven decisions and improve participant services.
EDUCATION
The George Washington University
MA
Wake Forest University
BA
ABOUT NANCY CAMPBELL ONGSTAD
Strategic senior leader with 15+ years of experience in international education, specializing in global talent development, cross-cultural programming, and partnership building across higher education, non-profit, and government sectors. Proven track record of leading organizational change, driving growth, and improving operational efficiency. Expertise in stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and outcomes-based learning strategies. Adept at building high-performing teams and fostering inclusive, data-driven environments.
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