Patrick Quirk, PhD is Chief Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Officer at Save the Children US. In this role, he leads the organization’s efforts to shape public policy, mobilize stakeholders and strengthen Save the Children’s position as a voice for children.
The Impact Alliance is a new model for collaboration between Save the Children, CARE and Prosper Global (formerly known as Mercy Corps), three independent organizations working together in new ways to improve how humanitarian aid is delivered.
Meet Save the Children’s experts and learn about their expertise in child rights, humanitarian response, education, disability inclusion and more.
Abdul Jabbar Ghayoor is Chief Financial Officer of Save the Children US since March 2026.
Chris Hodgson is the Principal and Director at Cornerstone Government Affairs since March 2021. He is a Save the Children trustee.
Raj Kumar is the founding President and Editor-in-Chief of Devex. He launched the global development media platform in 2000 while at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Today, he leads an international team of more than 100 staff members, serving a global audience of over one million aid workers and development professionals worldwide.
Judee Ann Williams is the Global Head of Strategic Initiatives – CAA Sports at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and the co-founder of CAA Social Impact, the agency’s consulting team. She is a Save the Children trustee.
Anya Salama is a philanthropist and the co-Founder of Salus Aid Foundation, which she established with her husband, Albert, to address food and nutrition needs in global humanitarian emergencies. Anya joined the Save the Children Board of Trustees in June 2025.
Theresa S. Betancourt is the inaugural Salem Professor in Global Practice at the Boston College School of Social Work and Director of the Research Program on Children and Adversity (RPCA). Theresa joined the Save the Children Board of Trustees in 2025.
Charlie was unwavering in his commitment to championing the rights and well-being of all children in the U.S. and around the world.
Clare Rodger is Chief Marketing Officer at Save the Children US, overseeing marketing, communications and fundraising.
Michelle Peluso joined Save the Children's Board in 2025 and is a member of the Marketing Committee.
Jeremy Kohomban rejoined Save the Children's board in 2025, Jeremy is a member of the Audit and People & Culture Committees. He is also a member of the Head Start and SCAN (Save the Children Action Network) Board as well as being the appointed Child Safeguarding Trustee.
Cynthia McFadden joined the Board of Save the Children in 2025 and serves on the Marketing Committee and the Development Committee.
David Evans joined Save the Children's board in 2025 and is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet joined Save the Children's Board in 2025 and is a member of the People & Culture Committee.
This is Mary’s second tenure on Save the Children’s Board of Trustees, having served from 2016- 2023. She rejoined the Board in 2025 and is a member of the Nominations Committee. Mary became Board Chair in February 2026.
Lyndon Haviland is an international public health leader with more than 30 years of experience advancing global health and equity.
Catherine Oppenheimer is widely recognized for her leadership in arts education and her transformative work founding and developing cultural programs throughout New Mexico.
