Kelly Van Husen currently serves as the Chief Programs Officer at HIAS, overseeing global humanitarian and development programs while ensuring alignment with the agency's mission and ethical standards. Kelly's extensive background includes leadership roles in business development at Global Communities, where the focus was on strategic growth and technical quality across humanitarian sectors. Notable prior positions include Business Development Director for the MENA region at Creative Associates International and various senior roles within Global Communities, contributing to global business development strategies and emergency response initiatives. Kelly's educational credentials include a Master of Science in Human Rights from The London School of Economics and Political Science, alongside an Executive Certificate in Global Finance from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder.