Tanya Evans

Tanya Evans is an experienced humanitarian leader currently serving as the Country Director for the International Rescue Committee in Syria since July 2021. Prior to this, Tanya held various leadership positions at Mercy Corps from September 2017 to June 2020, including Country Director and Humanitarian Response Director. Additional experience includes serving as Director of Programs and Program Manager at Mercy Corps from June 2016 to July 2017, and roles at Right To Play from September 2010 to May 2016, with positions such as Africa Program Manager. Tanya's early career included work as a Senior Administrator for IPPF's Youth Team and as Regional Project Coordinator for READ International. Tanya holds a Master of Science in Development Studies from SOAS University of London and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Media and Cultural Studies from Kingston University.