Biography
As Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Corps, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna leads a global team of 6,000+ humanitarians, who provide immediate relief and help communities forge new paths to prosperity in the face of disaster, conflict, poverty, and climate change, reaching tens of millions of people in over 40 countries.
Tjada's previous work includes roles at CARE, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Food Security, and McKinsey & Company.
Tjada earned a B.A. and M.B.A. from Harvard. When she’s not working, Tjada enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and two sons.
To learn more about what Tjada is up to as CEO of Mercy Corps, please visit her social media pages on X and LinkedIn.