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Dr Deepmala Mahla

Chief Humanitarian Officer

CARE

Dr. Deepmala Mahla, an accomplished leader in the humanitarian and development sector, currently serves as the Chief Humanitarian Officer/Global Humanitarian Director for CARE. With an illustrious career spanning over 25 years, Dr. Mahla has consistently demonstrated her commitment to driving positive change and managing complex challenges.

In her present role as the Chief Humanitarian Officer/Global Humanitarian Director at CARE, Dr. Mahla oversees and directs the organization's humanitarian initiatives, demonstrating strategic leadership and fostering innovation. Her tenure has been marked by transformative achievements, including spearheading CARE's humanitarian response to unprecedented levels, and establishing impactful partnerships including in areas where CARE had no prior presence.

Prior to her current position, Dr. Mahla held key leadership roles, including Vice President of Humanitarian Affairs at CARE USA, Regional Director for Asia, and Country Director in challenging contexts like Iraq and South Sudan, and Deputy Country Director in Yemen.
Throughout her career, she has been a driving force behind program development, design, and implementation, contributing significantly to CARE's impactful reach and influence.

Dr. Mahla's extensive experience extends to organizational development, governance, security, and humanitarian access. Her strategic vision, exceptional communication skills, and ability to build and lead successful teams have been instrumental in achieving remarkable outcomes across diverse geographies. She has been a leading voice in the media on humanitarian issues.
As a recognized leader, Dr. Mahla has played key roles in various committees and forums. She brings a unique ability to navigate diverse cultural landscapes.
She is an Indian national, currently serving in her global role out of Nairobi. In addition to her first degree in History, Economics and Philosophy, Deepmala holds an MA in Anthropology and PhD in reproductive health of women.
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Session:

20 November, Thursday
10:30 - 12:00 (GMT +8)
Emergency Preparedness & Response - Empowering and Protecting through Community-Centric Emergency Readiness

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