Lisa Zitman

Lisa Zitman is an experienced professional in partnership coordination and program management, currently serving as the Partnership and Portfolio Coordinator at Rode Kruis Nederland since March 2022. Previously, Lisa worked with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, holding multiple roles including Operations Coordinator for Sudan, Operations Coordinator for Eastern Africa (Acting), and Senior Emergency Operations Delegate for Eastern Africa between January 2018 and February 2022. Lisa co-owned Caminito de Colores from August 2015 to January 2021, focusing on promoting handmade Latin American jewelry and supporting Fair Trade initiatives. Earlier roles include Partnership and Program Coordinator (interim) and Restoring Family Links Advisor at Rode Kruis Nederland, as well as positions at Spirit Hosting & Promotions, Het Nederlandse Rode Kruis, Inspectie Jeugdzorg, and Asociación Payasos Atz'anem K'oj. Lisa holds a Certificate in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management from Tata Institute of Social Sciences and advanced degrees in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Amsterdam.