Deborah Chamberlin, Chief People Officer

As Chief People Officer, Deborah Chamberlin oversees the organization’s Human Resources department, which supports the overall strategic direction of the organization, as well as operations and initiatives that support employees in the areas of talent management and acquisition, relations, benefits, compensation and compliance.

Prior to joining RFA in April 2023, Deborah served as Director of Talent Acquisition at FHI 360 where she managed a team responsible for full cycle recruiting for over 500 US-based and international positions annually. Among other previous roles, Deborah held senior-level positions at international nonprofits including SRI Executive Search & Strategy, Management Sciences for Health and Development Alternatives, Inc. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at the University of Washington.