Elizabeth Kumbhari, President of Cultural Exchanges on Influential Women

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Elizabeth Kumbhari

D.C.

President of Cultural Exchanges, Vanteo

Atlantic Beach, FL

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Degree Bachelor's in International Studies with a minor in German Degree Law Degree (J.D.) Degree Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Learning (Ed.D.) from Vanderbilt University Cert Licensed Attorney in Ohio Cert Licensed Attorney in Washington Cert D.C. Member WERC (Chair of Board of Directors) Member Global Ties US (Former Board Member) Member AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) Member Ohio Bar Association Member Washington D.C. Bar Association

Her Story

About Elizabeth


Her Interview

Ten minutes with Elizabeth

01What do you attribute your success to?

I attribute my success to a willingness to try new approaches and continuously refine them until I achieve the right outcome. I often begin by brainstorming—either independently or with others—drawing on data and available resources, but the path forward is rarely what I initially expect. What matters most is the discipline to regularly reassess my goals, evaluate what is working, and adjust the process along the way. I believe the resilience required to persist, adapt, and try again is ultimately more important than raw intelligence or any single technical skill.

02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

I attribute my success to a willingness to try new approaches and continuously refine them until I achieve the right outcome. I often begin by brainstorming—either independently or with others—drawing on data and available resources, but the path forward is rarely what I initially expect. What matters most is the discipline to regularly reassess my goals, evaluate what is working, and adjust the process along the way. I believe the resilience required to persist, adapt, and try again is ultimately more important than raw intelligence or any single technical skill.

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