Ann Olsen Schodde has held leadership positions in higher education and international non-profit organizations for over 30 years. She has consulted or managed programs for more than 21 private foundations, professional associations, and government agencies including the Stanley Foundation, World Food Prize Foundation, National Council for International Visitors, Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs, World Affairs Councils, Sister Cities, USAID, U.S. Departments of State and Education, and U.S. Ukraine Foundation. She has directed educational exchange and technical assistance programs in Tunisia, Ukraine, Malaysia, the Peoples Republic of China, Russia, France, the Middle East, Japan, and Mexico.Schodde has served on boards of the National Continuing Education Association, Association of American Community Colleges, and Coalition for Citizen Diplomacy, worked with embassy staff from over 60 countries, and garnered financial support from the U.S. government and the private sector including the Johnson Foundation, Coca Cola Foundation, American Express, Gallup, and VISA. She has testified before Congress on behalf or reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Title V1 section on international education and chaired the first major Summit on Citizen Diplomacy in 2010.held in Washington, DC.In 2007, Schodde founded and became the first President/CEO of the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy and currently serves as President Emeritus and Senior Advisor. She is a frequent speaker and consultant for international organizations throughout the world. Schodde holds a B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin and M.Ed. from Cornell University.
Listed skills include Nonprofits, International Relations, Fundraising, Grant Writing, and 39 others.