Zelma Harrison is an experienced management and operations leader who has built her career around supporting people, solving complex problems, and helping mission-driven organizations succeed. Her journey began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guinea-Bissau, an experience that sparked a lifelong commitment to international service and working across cultures. She later served as an Administrative Officer for the Peace Corps in Uganda before building a career spanning more than 20 years in global operations, finance, human resources, and program management. Her work in international development has supported programs in global health, education, workforce development, environmental management, microfinance, and democracy and governance.

Throughout her career, Zelma has supported U.S. Government-funded programs around the world, helping organizations navigate challenging environments, manage resources responsibly, build strong teams, and turn ambitious goals into effective operations. She has worked in diverse environments, including Afghanistan, Panama, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tajikistan, collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to support project goals and successful implementation. She is known for her collaborative leadership style, practical problem-solving approach, and belief that good leaders remove obstacles and help others succeed. At the heart of her work is a commitment to service, integrity, inclusion, and creating environments where people and organizations can thrive.