Patricia McIlreavy

Patty McIlreavy (MAC-ill-ree-vee) is president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, an organization that works with funders, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other partners to mobilize a full range of resources that strengthen the ability of communities to withstand disasters and recover equitably when they occur. With more than 25 years of international humanitarian policy and practice experience – with InterAction in Washington DC, and overseas for more than 17 years, with the International Rescue Committee, the Red Cross movement, United Nations agencies, and NATO – Patty brings a unique blend of operational and strategic expertise to disaster philanthropy.