Jessica Harmer brings over 15 years of experience in global strategy and humanitarian leadership spanning the Americas, Asia and Europe. Before joining SOS Children’s Villages, she served at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as Senior Strategic Advisor, guiding implementations of global governance and operational alignment across headquarters, six regional bureaus and 80+ country offices.
A mission-driven leader, Jessica has deep expertise in strategic planning, organizational transformation, impact measurement and large-scale operational alignment. With dual Master’s degrees in International Relations and Business Administration, Jessica brings a rare blend of private-sector discipline, grounding her humanitarian leadership in both strategic and operational excellence.
Jessica is recognized for her ability to translate complexity into clarity, align diverse stakeholders and drive measurable results. With a global perspective and a strong commitment to humanitarian values, she combines analytical rigor with emotional intelligence to navigate organizational complexity and drive alignment.