Inspiring NextGen Global Thinkers

The Open Mindset Project empowers students with perspective, mentors with purpose, and higher education institutions with tools to shape global talent.

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Who We Are

The Open Mindset Project Advantage

Our nonprofit mentorship and professional development program connects students and recent grads with accomplished mentors—“Global Gurus”—while providing structured skill-building courses to help them acquire career-ready global competencies.

Global Mentorship

One-on-one, cross-border conversations that foster growth for students and mentors.

Career Curriculum

A mindset bootcamp designed by a team of professionals and educators to build cultural intelligence and global fluency.

Proof of Impact

Students earn a certification of readiness. Global Gurus leave a legacy. Institutions see results.

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

From the Open Mindset Project Founder

Global thinking is essential – not optional – for 21st century careers. Open Mindset Project helps young professionals prepare not just to succeed, but to lead in a future none of us can predict.

Stacie Nevadomski Berdan, Founder

Inspiring NextGen Global Thinkers

The Open Mindset Project empowers students with perspective, mentors with purpose, and higher education institutions with tools to shape global talent.

The Open Mindset Project Advantage

Global Mentorship

Career Curriculum

Proof of Impact

Find Your Place in Open Mindset Project

Students

Mentors

Higher Ed

The Student Journey

Hear from Our Community

From the Open Mindset Project Founder

Global thinking is essential – not optional – for 21st century careers. Open Mindset Project helps young professionals prepare not just to succeed, but to lead in a future none of us can predict.

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