Coleen Heemskerk

Coleen Heemskerk is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in humanitarian and strategic planning roles. Currently serving as Humanitarian Director and Director of Strategic Planning at Act Svenska kyrkan since November 2017, Coleen oversees a team of over 20 staff members and is part of the senior management team. Additionally, since November 2019, Coleen has contributed as a Board Member at CHS Alliance. Previous roles include Policy Advisor on Quality Assurance and Accountability at Svenska kyrkan (Nov 2011 - Oct 2017), and various positions at the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) from April 2007 to March 2012, including Chief Auditor and Regulatory Services and Audit Officer. Coleen's foundational education includes a Master’s degree in Humanitarian Assistance from Uppsala University and a Bachelor’s degree in Global Resource Systems from The University of British Columbia.