Deborah Chamberlin, Chief People Officer
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Deborah Chamberlin, Chief People Officer

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

Deborah joined RFA in April 2023, bringing 20 years of human resources and recruitment experience at global nonprofits and in the private sector. Prior to joining RFA, 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.