The Task Force for Global Health is pleased to welcome Kenya Casey as Deputy Chief Operations Officer (COO), a new role at The Task Force.
As Deputy COO, Casey is a member of The Task Force’s Executive Team and works with Task Force’s Chief Operating Officer Ellen Wild to improve and streamline processes for Task Force programs. With a background in social work, Casey has extensive crisis management and problem solving skills that have paved her career in public health and operations.
Most recently, Casey served as Emory University’s Director of Global Safety and Security where she was responsible for all faculty, staff and students traveling internationally for research, study and Emory sponsored business. This experience provided her with deep experience in risk and crisis management, training and monitoring world events.
“Kenya is a great addition to The Task Force’s Executive Team” said Ellen Wild, Task Force Chief Operating Officer. “She brings a wealth of experience in operations and global safety and security which will be invaluable for The Task Force.”
Previous to her position with Emory University, Casey was The Carter Center’s (TCC) Senior Associate Director for Overseas Operations where she managed their Security Assistance Program for staff as well as the procurement and acquisition of field supplies and equipment for TCC’s neglected tropical disease programs. She also developed their office procedures related to consultants, travel, procurement, communication, and office systems. Casey is a certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator, leading monthly meditations for The Carter Center staff, both domestic and international.
Casey shares how relationship building has been a cornerstone of her career philosophy and how it will be at the core of her position as Deputy COO.
“There are policies and procedures that need to be streamlined and implemented, but first and foremost, what’s important are the people and my colleagues,” said Casey. “The first priority for me in this role is establishing relationships and trust. You will see me roaming the hallways and getting to know everyone. Coming into this role, it is important for me to listen, to observe, and to build relationships and partnerships.”
