Mera Thompson

Mera Thompson currently serves as the Country Director for the Danish Red Cross in Lebanon, responsible for strategic direction and partnership management with local and regional organizations. Previous experience includes a role as Deputy Director (Programmes) at UNRWA, overseeing essential services for Palestine refugees, and as Regional Director of Programme Development and Quality at Save the Children International, leading programmatic efforts across 16 countries. Mera also held senior positions at the Aga Khan Foundation, UNICEF, and McKinsey & Company, where responsibilities spanned strategic leadership in education, humanitarian response coordination, and consulting for major industries. Mera holds a Master of Science in Social Policy and Planning from The London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Canadian Studies from McGill University.