Maryann Horne

Senior Advisor, Humanitarian Crises & Emergencies at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC

Maryann Horne is a seasoned humanitarian and conflict advisor with over 20 years of field experience, specializing in emergency and disaster operations, principled humanitarian action, and the impacts of climate change.

She has a successful track record of operationalizing concepts in complex organizations and conflict settings, working with organizations like the UN, national governments, and military actors in conflict or disaster areas, including non-state armed groups (NSAGs).

Maryann currently serves as an advisor to academic and military training institutions on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and principled humanitarian action, bringing her wealth of experience to advise on crisis response, deployments, building projects, and operationalizing visions.

Her extensive field missions have taken her to Bosnia, Syria, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Sudan, Libya, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen, where she has demonstrated problem-solving abilities in complex environments and led multidisciplinary teams.

With a strong belief in simplicity, impactfulness, and accountability, Maryann excels in the delivery of sustainable impacts through challenging functions and leading diverse teams.

In terms of education, she holds a Master's in International Relations from Trinity College, has studied International Humanitarian Law, International Law, Development Studies, and International Relations from various prestigious institutions.

Maryann Horne has held key roles in renowned organizations such as the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), British Red Cross, Department for International Development (DFID), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), UNHCR, and the BBC, among others.

Demonstrating a rich and diverse career, she has previously served as Founder and CEO of InterCultures, Head of Humanitarian Policy, Senior Humanitarian Advisor, and held various other advisory roles within the humanitarian and conflict sector.

With her expertise in crisis management, humanitarian operations, and conflict resolution, Maryann Horne continues to make significant contributions to the field of humanitarian action and international relations.