Speaker Profile

As CEO of Mercy Corps, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna leads a global team of more than 4,300 humanitarians working in 35+ countries to deliver urgent relief and create long-term solutions that help communities build resilience in the face of conflict and climate change. Tjada's previous work includes roles at CARE, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, U.S. Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Food Security, McKinsey & Company, American Express and General Electric.

With extensive experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors, Tjada has championed innovative approaches to tackling food insecurity, poverty, and disaster response throughout her career. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to equity, sustainability, and empowering local communities to drive lasting change.

In addition to leading Mercy Corps, Tjada sits on the Climate Migration Council and is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. To learn more about what Tjada is up to as CEO of Mercy Corps, she can be followed via her social media pages on LinkedIn and BlueSky.

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