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.
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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.
Cynthia McFadden joined the Board of Save the Children in 2025 and serves on the Marketing Committee and the Development 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.
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.
Aaron Thompson is President of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, where he works to ensure all Kentuckians have equitable opportunities to improve their lives through postsecondary education.
Catherine Oppenheimer is widely recognized for her leadership in arts education and her transformative work founding and developing cultural programs throughout New Mexico.
Lyndon Haviland is an international public health leader with more than 30 years of experience advancing global health and equity.
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Anne Gates joined the Save the Children Board in 2023 and is a member of the Audit Committee.
Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick joined the Save the Children Board in 2023 and will participate as a member of the Program Quality Committee.
Julian Salisbury is a Partner, Co-President and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Sixth Street, based in New York.
Dr. Tina Garrett-Ragland is a seasoned human resources executive with more than 20 years of experience driving human capital strategy across global and domestic landscapes.
Tsehaye Teferra is founder and president of the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC), Inc., which was established in 1983.
Abhishek Agrawal serves on the Investment Advisory Board of Capricorn Investment Group and has served on the Board of Directors of TrueCar (Nasdaq: TRUE), Zuora (NYSE: ZUO), Bazaarvoice (Nasdaq: BV), Scytl, and Network Solutions (sold to Web.com).
Steven Wolfe Pereira is the CEO of Encantos, a global creator platform connecting storyteachers with kids. He joined the Save the Children Board in 2022. He is a member of the Marketing and Program Impact Committees. He is also a member of the Board of Head Start and he serves as Chair of the Head Start Audit Committee.
Samantha Vinograd is the Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.. Samantha joined the Board in 2022 and is a member of the Marketing Committee.
Korynne Wright is a community volunteer and civic leader focused on improving children and young adults' lives through education. Korynne is also currently working on Save the Children’s Eastern Washington project to bring family home visits and early child education programs to the most rural underserved communities in the lower Yakima valley. She joined the Board in 2022 and is a member of the Development Committee and the Head Start Board.
Our deepest condolences go to Judy’s family, her husband Jorge Pineda, and the countless individuals who are mourning the loss of her indomitable spirit.
Betsy Zorio serves as Chief Impact Officer at Save the Children US, where she leads the organization’s international and U.S. programs, overseeing efforts to strengthen and measure impact for children worldwide.
Brian White was appointed General Counsel of Save the Children in 2020, after serving as Deputy General Counsel since 2014.
Christy Gleason was Chief Policy Officer at Save the Children US until October 2026. In this role, she lead efforts to advance policies to improve the lives of children in the United States and around the world.
Danita Ostling is a partner and the Professional Practice Director for Ernst & Young's US-East Region. She was appointed to the Board of Trustees of Save the Children US in February 2020. Danita currently serves on the Audit and Risk Committee. She also serves as a Board Member of Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) in addition to other community and philanthropic activities.
Anne Mulcahy was Chairman and CEO of Xerox Corporation until she retired in July 2009. She currently serves on the Board for Save the Children. Anne is a member of the Executive, Nominations & Governance, Marketing and Finance Committees.
Margaret (Peg) McGetrick was a Founding Partner of Liberty Square Asset Management and she joined the Save the Children Board in 2017. Peg serves on the Executive and Audit and Risk Committees. She Chairs the Finance Committee and is a member of the Investment Subcommittee. In 2019, Peg joined the Board of Save the Children International and is on the Finance Committee and chairs the Audit and Risk Committee.
Brad Irwin is the former President & CEO of Welch's. He became Chairman of Save the Children US in 2019 and was named an ex-officio Trustee in February 2026.
Susan Gianinno joined the Board in 2020 and serves as Chair of the Marketing Committee and is a member of the Executive, Development, and Nomination & Governance Committees.
Award-winning actress Jennifer Garner has enjoyed a successful career at the top of her field in both film and television, and has also taken on the role of philanthropist and entrepreneur. Jennifer joined the Board in 2014 and is a member of the Program Impact and Marketing Committees.
Debra was Vice Chair of Save the Children’s Board of Trustees since 2017 and served as Interim Co-Chair during 2018.
Corinne Basler joined the Board in February 2021 and serves on the Executive and Marketing Committees and is Chair of the Development Committee.
Jay Collins is Vice Chairman of Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory (BCMA) at Citigroup and is the firm’s senior banker for governments and is also co-chairman of BCMA’s Sustainable Banking Committee. He joined the Board in 2020 and serves on the People and Culture and Program Impact Committees.
Abhijit Banerjee joined the Board in 2016 and serves on the People and Culture and Program Impact Committees.
Janti Soeripto joined Save the Children US in May 2019 as President and COO, a role which has oversight for setting agency strategy, and in January 2020 she became President and CEO.
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