Emma Smith Cain joined the board for Congo Initiative – US in January 2024. In her professional life, she currently serves as the Associate Director of International Programs at Mennonite Central Committee. In that role, she gives leadership to the work of MCC in 45 countries globally. Previously, she served with World Vision International and Samaritan’s Purse, both in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She is also currently pursuing a PhD in Organizational Leadership at Eastern University. Emma is a triple citizen of New Zealand, the USA, and the Osage Nation – a resilient Native American tribe based in northeastern Oklahoma. She brings all these identities to her work and research daily and is passionate about supporting faith-based organizations to challenge the power imbalances baked into the humanitarian system.
