Melissa Hunter Cook
CEO | Global Development Leader | Strengthening Nonprofits Through Growth, Partnerships, and Resilient Strategy
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Relief
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melissa Hunter Cook
For more than 20 years, I’ve grown my career in organizations where impact depends on disciplined execution, clear judgment, and responsible stewardship of resources. Over time, I’ve taken on increasing leadership and accountability in complex environments that require making hard decisions, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring financial resilience so mission can endure.I lead with a practical, values-anchored approach: stay humble, stay curious, and follow through. I’m motivated by building organizations that are strong enough to last and useful where it matters most.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Aug 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Leads Kenya Relief’s healthcare, education, and child protection programs, serving 830+ students, 5,500+ patients annually, and 170+ children in residential care across Southwestern Kenya. • Oversees bi-national operations with full accountability for budgets, financial controls, compliance, and organizational risk. • Directs revenue strategy and fundraising, securing support from individual donors, foundations, and institutional partners while strengthening long-term sustainability. • Partners with the Board on governance, fiduciary oversight, safeguarding, and strategic decision-making. • Builds cross-sector partnerships and leads organizational growth initiatives, including hospital, school, and family-centered program expansion.
Education
Marymount University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business
2001 — 2004
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