Lamia Rashid

Lamia Rashid serves as the Regional Director at GiveDirectly since February 2023, following a significant tenure as Deputy Regional Director at the International Rescue Committee from January 2020 to February 2023. During this period, Lamia managed multi-country programs, focusing on strategic planning, program quality, and business development for various interventions across Horn and East Africa. Previous roles include Director positions at BRAC, overseeing large-scale community programs and leading the development of the organization's global strategy. Lamia has extensive experience in program management, strategic advocacy, and capacity building, having worked with organizations such as Action Against Hunger and Save the Children, among others. With an educational background in Development Studies from The London School of Economics and a BA in International Development from Hampshire College, Lamia brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of social impact and humanitarian efforts.