Advising · 2020-2023
EducationUSA Mongolia
Official U.S. Department of State advising for Mongolian students applying to accredited U.S. universities — implemented in Mongolia through MASA, 2020-2023.
MASA is proud to announce that our project has been awarded funding through the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026), a program of the U.S. Department of State — bringing U.S. exchange alumni together to celebrate American excellence and equip English language teachers with AI and digital skills.
With sincere thanks to the U.S. Embassy – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia for their support in making this possible.
From Alumni, For Communities
Est. Ulaanbaatar, 2007
MASA is the association of Mongolian alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs and Mongolian graduates of U.S. universities — putting that experience to work at home.
About
In September 2007, a circle of Fulbright and Humphrey alumni in Ulaanbaatar decided that coming home should be the beginning of something.
MASA is a registered public-benefit NGO uniting Mongolian alumni of U.S. Department of State–funded exchange programs and Mongolian graduates of U.S. universities.
Nineteen years on, the network reaches more than a thousand members — in government, business, medicine, media, education and civil society. Some run programs for us; some advise students on their own applications; some simply turn up.
The founding belief was plain enough: an experience is twice as valuable when it is shared, and more valuable still when it is put to work for the community.
To contribute to the relationship between Mongolia and the United States, and to champion the work of Mongolian U.S. Government alumni for societal and community development.
To promote democratic social development and equal opportunity across all spectrums of Mongolian society.
Our work
Advising · 2020-2023
Official U.S. Department of State advising for Mongolian students applying to accredited U.S. universities — implemented in Mongolia through MASA, 2020-2023.
A national professional-development program for public-school English teachers, run in countrywide cycles.
Teachers
A small-grants competition that seeds community projects led by our own members.
Grants
A monthly talk series where alumni share what they know with members and the public.
Monthly
The country's largest gathering of U.S. program alumni — seven editions held to date.
Flagship
Public programming that builds critical media and information skills.
Public
First-person accounts of studying in the United States, told by the people who lived them.
Media
Milestones
Fulbright and Humphrey alumni establish the association as a public-benefit NGO.
The association becomes the implementing partner for official U.S. study advising in Mongolia, a role it held through 2023.
The largest gathering of U.S. program alumni in the country, held for the seventh time.
A network spanning government, business, medicine, media, education and civil society.
Leadership
MASA is governed by a board of 15 members representing different exchange and scholarship programs. The board is elected every two years and is headed by a President, who is appointed by the board from among its members.

Western Washington University · Head of Business Development, Amadeus Mongolia
Batkhuu Dashnyam works at a Spanish IT provider Amadeus in Mongolia as a Head of Business Development. He had been in the travel and airline industry for 7 years. He has gained experience in managing teams, providing IT technical expertise and leadership. Batkhuu has a master’s in public administration degree from the National Academy of Governance in Mongolia. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University in Social Sciences and an Associate of Arts degree from South Puget Sound Community College. As a student, he successfully ran for the student senate office. He is interested in psychology, sociology, basketball, film, changing the world, and MASA activities.

Global UGRAD, UW–Eau Claire · Mongolian Stock Exchange
Urin Nyamsuren is a Global Undergraduate Exchange Program alumna of 2021, who attended the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire majoring in Finance. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Finance and Economics in Ulaanbaatar, and has worked as a financial analyst in fields such as fintech and investment ever since. Having worked in the creative field as an independent music artist, music producer, and content creator, Ms.Urin currently works as a Training and Public Relations Specialist at the Mongolian Stock Exchange and is a freelance philosophy and literature book translator.

Global UGRAD, St. Catherine University · KPMG Mongolia
Ms Bolormaa is an alumna of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). She studied at St. Catherine University in Minnesota as a Global UGRAD participant and received her BBA Degree from the University of Finance and Economics in 2022. Currently working as an Audit Associate at KPMG Mongolia. Ms. Bolormaa also volunteers at Sustainable Education NGO.

Lipscomb University · American School of Ulaanbaatar
Biligt Tsogsaikhan lived most of his life in the United States, about nine years in Oahu, Hawaii, and six years in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Lipscomb University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Science, with an emphasis in Biology. Then worked at the non-profit organization, Turnip Green Creative Reuse, working in education and sustainability practices. Moved back to Mongolia in 2020 and was an Education Advisor at EducationUSA Mongolia and a Junior Officer at the Mongolian Association of State Alumni from 2021-2022. Currently, he is the Academic Counselor at the American School of Ulaanbaatar. As a MASA Board Member Mr. Biligt hopes to continue helping the Mongolian Youth for equal education opportunities as he has before and expand MASA to reach even more youth.

Carnegie Mellon University · CISO, MCS Holding LLC
Mendsaikhan Amarjargal is an IT and cybersecurity professional and a Fulbright Scholar. He serves as Chief Information Security Officer at MCS Holding LLC.
Committed to community resilience, he is a board member of the Mongolian Computer Emergency Response Center, contributing to national cybersecurity initiatives. He earned an M.S. in Information Security Policy & Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in Computer Systems Security from the Mongolian University of Science and Technology.

Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Erdenenyam Purevdorj is the first graduate from Mongolia of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Her academic background combines journalism, business and linguistics, and she has worked across media, public sector communications and financial institutions — experience that shapes a thoughtful approach to collaboration.
She is particularly interested in initiatives that support education and community development, and is honored to serve on the MASA board and contribute to its mission and ongoing work.

SUSI Women's Global Leadership · Adviser, EducationUSA Mongolia
Anujin Tsend-Ayush is an alumna of the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) on Women's Global Leadership, which she attended at Georgetown University and the University of Kansas in 2019. She earned her bachelor's degree in International Relations from the National University of Mongolia in 2021, and has held internships at UNESCO, the United Nations and Rio Tinto in digital media and communications.
She serves as an Adviser at EducationUSA Mongolia and American Councils for International Education. In 2024 she received the East Asia Pacific Region's Rising Star Award from EducationUSA, U.S. Department of State.

Utica College · American Councils Mongolia
Dorjnamjin Nyamsuren is the Country Representative of American Council, Mongolia. He is a former Advisor at EducationUSA Mongolia during MASA’s implementation. He studied International Economics and Relations at the National University of Mongolia, and Utica College in New York as a UGRAD participant respectively. Previously, he has worked for Mongolian Ways Co., Ltd, Veritas Global Co., Ltd and Oyu Tolgoi Underground Project, and served as co-founder of Mongolian Top Trips Co.,Ltd. He has 9 years’ experience in tourism and 13 years’ experience in community services such as a member of the UN youth advisory panel, head of National Children Council “Child Vision” with World Vision Mongolia, founder of World Leadership international youth network. He has worked on the implementation of every programs of MASA as a program officer between 2020 and 2022. Mr. Dorjnamjin is also an author of a book, “Mongolian Development Model-TORUS” and has several publications on economic magazines including Indian Study, Development Guide Book etc.

Old Dominion University · Oyu Tolgoi
Shurentsetseg Altantsetseg is a passionate educational practitioner with experience in academia and the mining industry in Mongolia, as well as instructional design in the context of equal employment opportunities in the USA. As a trainer at Oyu Tolgoi LLC, she effectively utilizes her expertise to create learning solutions that address performance issues. She received a Fulbright Student Program grant in 2020 and earned her M.S. in Education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. As an advocate for educational initiatives that support adolescent and adult learning opportunities, she is excited to contribute to impactful projects.

UC Berkeley · Oyu Tolgoi
Ariunsuvd Ninjbadrakh holds degrees in Integrative Biology and Philosophy from UC Berkeley, where she also spent an enriching semester at King’s College London. After graduating, she returned to Mongolia and joined Oyu Tolgoi LLC, where she has contributed to a variety of impactful projects. Passionate about driving meaningful change, she aspires to lead initiatives focused on education and mental health advocacy.

Community Engagement Exchange · Mongolian Nature's Legacy Foundation
Tugsbuyan Munkhbayar is a sociologist with over four years of experience working in the civil society field. She is an alumna of the Community Engagement Exchange Program funded by the U.S. Department of State. Tugsbuyan has led various youth-focused projects, particularly in education and employment, during her tenure as a Program Coordinator at Zorig Foundation, one of Mongolia’s leading NGOs. Currently, she works as a Project and Partnership Officer at the Mongolian Nature’s Legacy Foundation, contributing to Mongolia’s environmental conservation efforts.

Georgetown University · Founder, Mongolian Data Club
Delgermaa Boldbaatar is a Georgetown University alumna with a master's degree in Communication, Culture & Technology. She specializes in turning transparency into information that builds trust among communities, companies and government. For 14 years, she helped implement the World Bank Group's global mining governance programs in Mongolia, including the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and IFC's From Disclosure to Development program. In 2021, she founded the Mongolian Data Club, a multidisciplinary community that applies data analysis and storytelling to public-interest issues. In partnership with the Open Society Forum, UNDP and the Ulaanbaatar Mayor's Office, the Club has led projects on state-owned mining companies' procurement, Ulaanbaatar's traffic flow and congestion, and STEM careers for girls in the mining sector. She also holds an MPA from the National University of Mongolia, where she is pursuing a PhD examining local conflicts and investment constraints in high-stakes mining projects. As a member of the MASA Board, Ms. Delgermaa seeks to activate alumni engagement through community events and digital outreach as a bridge for U.S.–Mongolia cooperation.

Carnegie Mellon University · Cybersecurity Architect, Max Group
Delgerbayar Lochin is a Fulbright Scholar and cybersecurity professional with over 10 years of experience across the military, private sector and non-governmental organizations. He currently serves as a Cybersecurity Architect at Max Group. He holds a Master's degree in Information Security from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. Committed to community service and advancing cybersecurity in Mongolia, he also serves as an Expert Member of the Professional Council at the Mongolian Cyber Emergency Response Team (MNCERT/CC).

Swarthmore College · FLEX Global Program Assistant, American Councils
Mya Chuluundorj is a FLEX alumna of 2017. She graduated from Swarthmore College with degrees in Psychology and Economics and was named a Lang Opportunity Scholar of 2026. Passionate about storytelling and rural development, she founded Story Capturers, a project documenting rural voices and experiences across Mongolia. She currently works as a FLEX Global Program Assistant at American Councils for International Education. She enjoys bringing together research, community engagement and human stories to create meaningful change, and looks forward to bringing this perspective, along with her experiences and curiosity, to MASA.

UC Davis · System Analyst, Rio Tinto
Ariunzul Ninjbadrakh graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a double major in Chemistry and Philosophy. She currently works as a System Analyst at Rio Tinto, within the Legal, Governance and Corporate Affairs team. Passionate about education, community engagement and youth development, she hopes to contribute through MASA to initiatives that create meaningful opportunities, encourage knowledge-sharing and bring positive impact to the community. She is excited to be part of the board and contribute to MASA's continued work and mission.
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