Senior Program Director, Train Usa (Bridgeusa)
Greater New York City Area
Led department administering U.S. Department of State J-1 BridgeUSA programs - people-to-people diplomacy through cultural immersion and professional development. Managed a team of 24 immigration and client portfolio managers to provide compliant J-1 Visa sponsorship and program support to 4,400 participants from 100 countries, pursing intern/traineeships and research at 900+ multi-sector U.S. companies annually. Oversaw partner relations (businesses, academic institutions, placement/ mobility… Show more Led department administering U.S. Department of State J-1 BridgeUSA programs - people-to-people diplomacy through cultural immersion and professional development. Managed a team of 24 immigration and client portfolio managers to provide compliant J-1 Visa sponsorship and program support to 4,400 participants from 100 countries, pursing intern/traineeships and research at 900+ multi-sector U.S. companies annually. Oversaw partner relations (businesses, academic institutions, placement/ mobility agencies, immigration law firms, etc.), program growth, compliance, and business continuity throughout government administration and policy changes, and a global health crisis. Served as SME, communication strategist, and federal agency, leadership, and stakeholder liaison. Show less