Margaretta Burdick

Margaretta Burdick is a Senior Program Officer at Mercy Corps, overseeing the Middle East portfolio since January 2020, with responsibilities spanning program management and new business development. Prior roles at Mercy Corps include Interim Deputy Country Director for Syria and Interim Director of Programs for Lebanon. Margaretta has also worked as a Middle East Program Officer, managing a $60 million portfolio and fostering collaboration between country teams and donors. Earlier experience includes roles at Tufts University as a Teaching Assistant and Summer Research Grantee, as well as internships and positions with organizations like the International Rescue Committee and World Vision, focusing on humanitarian policy and program management. Margaretta holds a Master's degree in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University and a Bachelor's degree from Colgate University.