Deborah “Debbie” Kennedy-Iraheta is the interim CEO of FHI 360. From 2014 to 2025, she served as the chief operating officer of FHI 360, where she ensured that the organization delivered measurable, cost-effective results. Her management of internal operations brought the organization closer to meeting its goal of providing holistic, country-centered solutions to meet complex development challenges.
Kennedy-Iraheta brings over three decades of international development leadership experience, including senior roles in the U.S. Government. Her deep institutional knowledge, operational expertise, and longstanding commitment to advancing FHI 360’s mission and supporting its global partnerships position her well to serve as interim CEO.
Kennedy-Iraheta has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor’s degree in public administration and economics from George Mason University.