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Catherine Mary Russell (born March 4, 1961) is an American attorney and political adviser who is the Executive Director of UNICEF as of 2022. Russell previously served as Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office , United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues , and Chief of Staff to then- Second Lady of the United ...
Catherine Russell is the 8th Executive Director of UNICEF, leading the organization's work for children in over 190 countries and territories. She has extensive experience in public service, women's issues, and humanitarian crises, and served as Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel under President Biden.
Dec 13, 2021 · Ms. Russell brings to the role decades of experience in developing innovative policy that empowers underserved communities around the world; delivering high-impact programmes that protect women...
Dec 10, 2021 · NEW YORK, 10 December 2021 – UNICEF welcomes United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ announcement today that Catherine M. Russell will succeed Henrietta H. Fore as UNICEF Executive Director.
Dec 10, 2021 · UN Secretary‑General António Guterres announced on Friday, that Catherine Russell of the United States will become the next Executive Director of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Catherine M. Russell is the eighth Executive Director of UNICEF since 2022. She has a long career in developing policy and programmes for women and girls, and served in the US government as Assistant to the President and Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues.
Following consultations with the Executive Board of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres announced on 10 December 2021 the appointment of...
