Lorraine Smith-Grand

Lorraine Smith-Grand is an experienced professional in people systems, project management, and organizational transformation, currently serving as the Director of People Systems and Analytics at Mercy Corps since November 2022. Prior to this role, Lorraine held various positions at Save the Children International, including Transformation Interventions Manager and Global Project Lead roles, where significant contributions were made in organizational change and system improvements, delivering substantial cost savings and enhancing recruitment processes. Previous experience also includes project management roles at Grand Business Solutions Limited, Motor Insurers' Bureau, and Xerox, where expertise in IT project management, HR, and compensation and benefits was developed, alongside a successful track record in implementing major systems like SAP and Oracle. Lorraine’s extensive background showcases a strong capability in leveraging data-driven decision-making and overseeing large-scale transformations across diverse organizational landscapes.