Leadership

GSD’s CEO is supported by senior advisors as well as executive leaders with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences across sectors. The Board provides oversight and governance for the organization.

Michael Court

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

As the chief executive officer for GSD, Michael manages the overall operations and resources…

Julisa Edwards

GENERAL COUNSEL

As GSD’s General Counsel, Julisa provides strategic advice on legal matters and corporate compliance…

Maggie Fleming

CHIEF OF ENGAGEMENTS

Maggie is an experienced humanitarian leader with a demonstrated career in emergency response…

Sally Jones

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

As the Chief Financial Officer of GSD, Sally leads the overall strategic planning…

Susan Kim

CHIEF OF STAFF

Susan joined GSD as Chief of Staff in 2023. Susan is a former international banker and management consultant…

Dave Polatty

SENIOR ADVISOR

Dave is the senior innovation and impact advisor at GSD and previously served as interim CEO…

Mike Smith

CHIEF MARITIME OFFICER

As the Chief Maritime Officer for GSD, Mike is responsible for leading a diverse maritime program focused…

Andrea Tamburini

SENIOR HUMANITARIAN ADVISOR

Andrea is a nonprofit humanitarian strategist and program lead with over 20 years of experience working in disaster response…

Heather Zarrilli

SENIOR CULTURE AND TRANSFORMATION ADVISOR

As the Senior Culture and Transformation Advisor, Heather is a resource for organizational…

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Global Support and Development (GSD) is a humanitarian organization whose mission is to rapidly respond to disasters in collaboration with at-risk communities and support them to prepare for future disasters.