Jung Ran Lim

Jung Ran Lim is a nonprofit executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in international exchange and experiential learning. As Vice President of Programs and Impact at Cultural Vistas, Jung leads the strategic direction, quality, and delivery of the organization’s global programs, providing executive oversight of both grant-funded and fee-for-service portfolios, as well as Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) efforts. 

Jung has designed and scaled internship and fellowship programs funded by corporations, foundations, and government agencies across the U.S., South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Panama, and more. She has deep expertise in the U.S. Department of State’s BridgeUSA (J-1) programs and is passionate about expanding access to impactful cross-cultural exchange opportunities. 

Prior to joining Cultural Vistas, Jung served as Vice President of Federal and Customized Initiatives at The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, where she built scalable operational systems and significantly expanded the organization’s portfolio of federal internship and fellowship programs, more than doubling annual revenue during her tenure.  

Originally from South Korea, Jung moved to the U.S. after completing her graduate studies in International Studies at Yonsei University. She is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a graduate of the American Express Leadership Academy and the National Society for Experiential Education Academy. Committed to personal and professional development through global learning, Jung remains actively involved in international and Korean American community initiatives and currently serves on the executive committees of the Korean Women’s International Network (KOWIN) DC and the American Korean Businessmen Friendship Forum (AKBFF).