Rebecca Milner
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Chief Advancement Officer
International Medical Corps
Rebecca Milner, Chief Advancement Officer, mobilizes partnerships, resources and awareness in support of International Medical Corps programs that some 20 million people a year globally. A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides lifesaving healthcare and training that builds self-reliance for people on the frontlines of war, disaster and disease in 30 countries. Since its founding in 1984, the organization has responded to every major disaster of the last three decades – from the civil war and famine in Somalia; to genocide in Rwanda and ethnic cleansing in the Balkans; earthquakes in Haiti, Japan, and Nepal; the Ebola outbreaks in West Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo; wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria; and most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Under Milner’s leadership, International Medical Corps’ institutional advancement team raises $50 million in cash and in-kind support each year. Milner has spearheaded the development of comprehensive, public-private partnerships with some of the world’s largest companies and foundations, including AbbVie, Amgen, FedEx, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, JP MorganChase, Meta and more that have led to significant improvements in the health and well-being of communities around the world. She also oversees International Medical Corps’ media outreach and public relations efforts. Milner has more than 30 years of communication, fundraising and marketing experience and speaks on humanitarian, global health and women’s health issues. During her career, Milner has served in a variety of communications and fundraising roles, generating awareness and support for organizations focused on economic development and human rights for women, development and freedom of the press and education. Milner has a BA and MPA from American University.