Marcy Hirsch Robinson's Humanitarian Experience

Marcy Hirsch Robinson has dedicated over two decades to humanitarian work across more than 30 countries, focusing on aiding vulnerable populations. Her current role at USAID sees her leading efforts to ensure aid accessibility for marginalized groups, particularly in humanitarian crises like those in Ukraine. Marcy embodies a 'stubborn optimist' outlook, believing in humanity's capacity for good and feeling a responsibility to help during dire situations. However, the transition to a new administration brought unexpected stop work orders that abruptly halted USAID operations, leaving her and many colleagues in shock.