International non-profit Relief International has appointed Adrienne Karecki as Chief Development & Marketing Officer. Karecki will be responsible for driving the organization’s fundraising and brand visibility efforts in order to support its work saving lives, building greater resilience and promoting long term health and well-being in 15 countries worldwide.

With over 20 years of experience building and leading global teams towards positive social impact, Karecki has held senior positions at Wieden + Kennedy, Central City Concern, Planned Parenthood, Mercy Corps, World Bicycle Relief and Nike Foundation where she held the position of Senior Brand and Creative Initiatives Manager working on the Girl Effect.

A seasoned executive leader in operations, development, fundraising, marketing and communications, Karecki has a passion for driving change through innovative programs and partnerships. At Relief International she will lead the organization’s philanthropy and communications department and report directly to Chief Executive, Craig Redmond.

Relief International Chief Executive Craig Redmond says, “I am delighted to bring Adrienne on board. Adrienne has a deep commitment to supporting communities around the world, and I am excited to work with her to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve.”

Adrienne says, “I am honored to be joining Relief International where day in and day out across 15 countries, more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers go above and beyond to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. As Chief Development and Marketing Officer, I am excited to lead the organization’s talented philanthropy and communications department to support this exceptional and vital work.”

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About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

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