Relief International is network of three entities (Relief International-France, Relief International-UK and Relief International, Inc.) with a shared mission to partner with communities impacted by conflict, climate change, and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience, and promote long-term health and wellbeing.
Valerie Docher
Interim Executive Director
Valerie Docher currently serves as Executive Director at Relief International-France and Relief International-UK.
Since joining Relief International-France in 2019 as International Programs Director, Valerie has also held the roles of Awards Director for the Relief International Alliance and Director of Relief International France.
Prior to joining the Relief International team, she worked as a consultant, Country Director and General Secretary for several organizations, including Humanity and Inclusion (HI), Medecins du Monde (MdM), UN International Labor Organization (UNILO), and MRCA.
Before joining the humanitarian and development community in 2007, Valerie worked in the private sector managing factory plants. Valerie holds an MA from EM Lyon in Management and an MSc from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Valerie is based in France.
Azadeh Hassani
Development and Innovation
Azadeh currently serves as Acting Director of Development and Innovation and is a member of Relief International’s
Brooke Souza
Philanthropy
Brooke joined Relief International in 2024 and serves as Director of Philanthropy. She brings more than a
Relief International, Inc Board Members
Ann K. Ford, Board Chair
Annie Kim
Awele Okigbo
Chris Kinder
Faisel Khan
Steve Hansch
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