Director of Strategy & Impact
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Nancy Kujak-Ford is the Director of Strategy & Impact at SuccessWorks in the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she leads initiatives to measure and improve student outcomes. With a career rooted in UW–Madison, Nancy brings a unique blend of institutional knowledge, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to student success.
Nancy’s professional journey has been closely intertwined with the university, where she has held a variety of leadership roles over two decades. From managing large-scale campus operations to shaping student engagement strategies, she has consistently focused on creating meaningful, student-centered experiences. Her transition into strategy and impact work reflects a natural evolution of her leadership—moving from operational excellence to systemic change.
At SuccessWorks, Nancy designs and implements data-informed strategies that assess program effectiveness, track student engagement, and demonstrate the real-world impact of career development initiatives. Her work ensures that liberal arts students are not only prepared for life after graduation but are supported by programs that are equitable, measurable, and mission-driven.
Nancy is known for her collaborative leadership style, her ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives, and her unwavering dedication to the Wisconsin Idea—extending the university’s impact beyond the classroom and into communities.
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