Wendy Taeuber

About Wendy Taeuber

Seasoned humanitarian professional with over fifteen years of international experience. A results-oriented and values-driven executive with extensive management experience, including leading strategic development, implementing high-quality programs, growing portfolios, supervising large, diverse teams, advocating for support to marginalized, conflict-affected populations and managing complex operations. Supportive and accessible leader committed to mentoring teams and promoting a safe and inclusive office environment. A highly effective networker with a track record of significantly growing programs. Maintains strong relationships with donors such as the US, UK, Germany, European Union, UN agencies and private foundations. Passionate advocate for increasing localization through partnerships and transfer of power to communities, strengthening the voice of conflict-affected populations, and meeting humanitarian needs with high-quality, evidence-based programs delivered in accordance with humanitarian principles. Technical experience in managing health, water and sanitation, livelihoods, cash, education, protection, child protection, and gender-based violence prevention and response programs. Previously, extensive experience in the film industry, having spent nine years working as a creative executive for high-profile producers in LA and NY. Responsibilities included scouting material for film development - including manuscripts, plays, articles, original screenplays and pitches – and developing films with writers and directors. Currently developing projects for film, television and the stage.

Experience

1. Surge Response Team

   Usaid - Bureau For Humanitarian Assistance

   Jan 2023 — Present

Education

• The New School

  M.A.

  2001 — 2003

• New York University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA