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Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
@Tjada
CEO @MercyCorps, a global team of 6,000 humanitarians working across 40+ countries to create a future of possibility where everyone can prosper.
Washington, DC
mercycorps.org
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    May 7, 2024
    My colleague in Rafah said today that she woke her 6-month-old baby up in the middle of the night to play. With the heavy bombardment, she thought it would be their last night alive: "If this would be my last night at least I got the chance to hug my daughter for the last time."
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Oct 15, 2020
    Today is my first day as CEO of @mercycorps. I am excited and humbled to join this global team of fearless humanitarians and to lead this great organization.
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Oct 20, 2022
    “From a boss standpoint, if you see your people as numbers, you will fail. You can’t treat them as numbers, but folks who need a human connection to fire on all cylinders.” Wise words from Prince Harry! #MastersOfScaleSummit
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    Myles Worthington
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    Oct 20, 2022
    … and then Prince Harry made a surprise appearance and the Black corner of the conference screamed! #MastersofScaleSummit
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Aug 17, 2021
    “It’s easy to find ourselves feeling powerless, but we can put our values into action – together.” Thank you to the Duke & Duchess of Sussex for including @mercycorps on the #Archewell list of orgs responding to the devastating #Haiti earthquake
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    A Message from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex | The Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
    Archewell is committed to putting our values into action by offering support to on-the-ground efforts in Haiti and Afghanistan, as well as those in need of mental health resources at this time.
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Aug 17, 2020
    So thrilled to be joining this amazing organization.
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    Mercy Corps
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    Aug 17, 2020
    We’re excited to introduce our new CEO, Tjada D'Oyen McKenna! Coming to us from @CARE, Tjada brings extensive experience driving bold solutions to tough challenges across the international aid sector and across the globe. We can’t wait for her to lead our team.
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Nov 30, 2022
    Great dinner tonight with @Malala at #BoFVoices. So inspired by her and her work through the @MalalaFund.
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Apr 8, 2019
    I am very excited to share the news that I will be moving to ⁦@CARE⁩ next month to join them in the quest to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. care.org/newsroom/press…
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Dec 21, 2023
    Shocked and disturbed by today’s UN report on food security in Gaza. It’s beyond unacceptable that we have reached yet another tipping point in Gaza - this time, death by starvation, to add to the thousands killed by airstrikes. Enough is enough.
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    Gaza Deaths from Hunger Could Surpass Casualties of Airstrikes in Coming Weeks
    Just 24 hours after it was announced that more than 20,000 people have reportedly been killed in Gaza, a UN report to
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Dec 14, 2023
    The crisis in Sudan is becoming a forgotten war. Displacement, disease spread & sexual violence are among the horrors inflicted on civilians. Reports of grave human rights violations across Sudan are horrific, particularly the escalating inter-ethnic violence in Darfur.
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Jan 21, 2023
    We have officially welcomed a new family member. Meet Ruby, our new cavalier/golden retriever puppy! Please send any and all tips my way.
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Mar 19, 2022
    95% of people in Afghanistan are not getting enough to eat. It's almost impossible to fathom. Many people are running out of time and millions of lives are at stake. As support pours in for Ukraine we cannot forget Afghans.
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Mar 11, 2022
    We are seeing a lot of excess donated items on the Ukrainian border. Donated items require a lot of time/space to sort through. Cash is often the best thing to give people in crisis. It gives people the freedom of choosing what they need most while supporting the local economy.
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Jul 22, 2021
    Some personal news, my family and I are officially moving from Atlanta to Washington, DC this week. It is bittersweet but I’m eager to connect with DC friends and new colleagues. Open to any and all recommendations - especially your favorite kid-friendly spots!
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    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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    Mar 1, 2022
    The words used to talk about refugees from the Middle East or Africa vs. Ukraine matter. Someone’s race or economic status should not dictate their ability to seek refuge, access services or garner empathy. Every refugee deserves respect.