Jesse Horner

Jesse Horner is a seasoned Global Disaster Preparedness Programs Officer at American Red Cross, with experience dating back to August 2015, previously serving as Program Officer for the Asia, Middle East, and Europe Region. Jesse has managed strategic projects focusing on disaster risk reduction and community preparedness in various countries, including Indonesia and Myanmar, facilitating funding strategy development and organizational improvement. Prior roles include Associate Program Manager at Population Services International, overseeing a substantial portfolio of public health projects, and a Program Officer at IREX, where program management spanned civil society initiatives throughout Russia and Ukraine. Jesse began a career in youth development and research administration, underscoring a strong foundation in project management and stakeholder engagement. Educational credentials include an M.A. in International Development Studies from The George Washington University and a B.S. in Communications from Boston University.