Cecilia Thiam

Cecilia Thiam is an accomplished humanitarian professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Humanitarian Practice at InterAction since January 2024, Cecilia represents members in key forums and oversees multiple country-facing working groups. Previous positions include Humanitarian Director at Save the Children International, responsible for humanitarian strategy and team management, and Senior Specialist for Humanitarian Programs at Save the Children US, focusing on program compliance and donor engagement. Cecilia has also held notable roles at IOM - UN Migration, where project management and emergency response coordination were emphasized, and has contributed to strategic initiatives at ACTION CONTRE LA FAIM and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Cecilia holds a Master's degree in International Relations from Freie Universität Berlin and dual Bachelor's degrees in International Relations and Graphic Design from Fordham University.