Jennifer Clinton, Ph.D.

Jennifer is a dedicated leader with a demonstrated commitment to international education and business, driven by her passion for fostering connections between diverse cultures, individuals, and ideas. Known for stewarding organizational transformations, she specializes in implementing and managing bold initiatives that unlock the full potential of both individuals and nonprofits.

As the President & CEO of Cultural Vistas, she leads a team of 80+ members who are trusted partners in immersive exchange experiences. During her tenure, Jennifer has helped Cultural Vistas strengthen its global program portfolio, clarify programmatic learning outcomes, standardize monitoring and evaluation processes, and diversify participant populations and destination countries.

Jennifer prioritizes fostering an inclusive, transparent, people-centric culture. She has forged new partnerships, refined the organization’s value proposition, and increased philanthropic support through robust board development and engagement strategies.

Prior to her role at Cultural Vistas, Jennifer served as the President and CEO of Global Ties U.S., where she led a global network of 120 community-based organizations serving 40,000 volunteers who implement public diplomacy programs in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State.

Jennifer has held significant leadership positions including with the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, the Telecommunications Industry Association, and the International Development Finance Corporation.

Jennifer serves on the boards of the Women’s Foreign Policy Group, the Alliance for International Exchange, and the Global Chamber of DC/MD. She holds an executive MBA from the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business, a Ph.D. in French Literature from the University of California, Davis, and a bachelor’s degree in political science and French from Marquette University.

Originally from outside Detroit, Jennifer resides in Maryland with her husband and son.