Pact welcomes Emily Taylor as Chief Operating Officer

Pact recently welcomed Emily Taylor as Chief Operating Officer of the global nonprofit. As COO, Taylor oversees the organization's considerable global operations across more than 40 countries and is an integral member of the organization's executive team.

"I am thrilled that Emily chose to bring her considerable knowledge and expertise to Pact," said Dennis Vega, President & CEO of Pact. "Her solution-oriented mindset and track record of achieving result through collaboration will be critical to drive impact for the millions of people we directly serve across the world."

At Pact, Taylor will oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the organization. She will ensure our teams are collectively working in the most efficient and effective manner to support our growing global network of projects that are integral to fulfilling our mission to build solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve.

"I am honored to join Pact and share the team's deep commitment to leading with impact and operational excellence. I am excited to support the organization's global workforce as together we continue to strengthen Pact's data-driven, evidence-based solutions to pressing human development challenges, working hand in hand with local communities," said Taylor.

Taylor is an experienced and trusted leader in international development who has led all aspects of management, budget and operations for nonprofit and public organizations, including in complex environments and crisis situations. She comes to Pact from Freedom House, where she served as COO. Prior to that, Taylor worked at the U.S. Department of State, the Office of Management and Budget and the Millennium Challenge Corporation as well as holding leadership positions at nongovernmental organizations.

Taylor's first day at Pact was November 1, 2024.