Our Board

USA for UNHCR is governed by an engaging and cohesive Board of Directors who share a commitment to the goals and objectives of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). With an extensive knowledge base and various expertise our Board provides advice on policy, advocacy, fundraising and programming.

All Board members are independent.

Anne-Marie Grey, Executive Director and CEO

Anne-Marie brings more than 30 years of fundraising and marketing experience – both in the United States and internationally – to USA for UNHCR. Appointed in September 2014 to lead the organization and enhance its programs and resources, Anne-Marie is committed to mobilizing efforts in support of the 65.6 million men, women and children that have been forced to flee their homes around the world.

Prior to joining USA for UNHCR, Anne-Marie worked with UNHCR, Save the Children, UNICEF and Share our Strength in a variety of leadership fundraising and marketing positions. Before returning to the United States, Anne-Marie lived in Australia, where she led marketing and development programs for the National Museum of Australia and held several roles at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

Senior Leadership

• Steve Alexander, Senior Director, Direct Response
• Rami Azzam, Director, Digital Marketing
• Yelena Bakaleva, Chief Financial Officer
• Lily Biswas, Director, Database Administration 
• Teuta Bucaj, Director, Human Resources 
• Junia Geisler, Director, Communications 
• Rita Ko,  Director of the Hive
• Elizabeth Marks, Director, Community Fundraising
• Katie McNally, Director Donor Services and Gift Processing
• Ned McNeal, Director, Major Gifts & Planned Giving 
• Jennifer Patterson, Deputy Executive Director, External Affairs
• Elizabeth (Bette) Scott, Director, Program & Strategic Initiatives 
• Nick Slijepcevic, Director, Partnerships Account Management
• Melanie West, Director, Individual Giving