Ana Ferreira
About Ana Ferreira
Ana Ferreira is a Country Manager at Catholic Relief Services, where she has worked since 2015. She has extensive experience in international development and disaster response, having held various roles in organizations such as the Peace Corps and HEIFER International.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Ana Ferreira serves as the Country Manager at Catholic Relief Services, a position she has held since 2015 in Maputo, Mozambique. In this role, she oversees various programs and initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and coordination of projects. Her responsibilities include managing teams, facilitating communication with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to organizational goals. Ana's leadership contributes to the organization's mission of alleviating poverty and promoting social justice.
Previous Experience at Catholic Relief Services
Prior to her current role, Ana Ferreira worked at Catholic Relief Services as the Typhoon Haiyan Livelihoods Program Coordinator from 2011 to 2015 in Tacloban, Philippines. During her tenure, she coordinated efforts to support communities affected by the typhoon, focusing on livelihood recovery and resilience building. Her work involved logistical planning and program execution to aid those impacted by the disaster.
Education and Expertise
Ana Ferreira holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Beloit College, which she attended from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and International Development from The New School for Nonprofit Management, studying from 2005 to 2007. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in social sciences and nonprofit management, essential for her roles in international development.
Professional Background
Ana Ferreira has a diverse professional background in international development and community organizing. She worked as a Community Organizer and Health Extension Agent with the Peace Corps from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, she served as an International Resource Development Officer at Heifer International from 2008 to 2009. Her experience also includes a role as Deputy Manager for the Get Out The Vote Program at America Coming Together in 2004 and a summer internship at the International Rescue Committee in 2006.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout her career, Ana Ferreira has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving community resilience and program effectiveness. She coordinated logistical arrangements for a Disaster Risk Reduction workshop involving participants from 18 countries. Ana also facilitated the SMILER process and developed Monitoring & Evaluation systems for new projects. Her work in the Philippines included leading shelter technical teams and managing communication with local partners to enhance accountability and project outcomes.