Marina Kobzeva
Marina is an accomplished humanitarian and development leader with nearly 20 years of experience in quality and accountability management, governance, organizational development, assurance, and risk management. She has worked extensively within the humanitarian sector at country, regional, and global levels, collaborating with prominent organizations such as the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, the UN, and various international non-governmental organizations (INGOs).
With a strong commitment to building equitable and dignified partnerships, Marina has developed extensive cross-cultural expertise in engaging with national disaster management agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs). She is a passionate advocate for shifting power to local actors and promoting systemic change within the aid sector.
Marina has a proven track record in formulating and executing strategies to enhance stakeholder engagement across the Majority World while embedding comprehensive quality, accountability, and risk management frameworks. Her educational background includes postgraduate qualifications in Education, Humanitarian Assistance, and Sustainability.
Residing in London with her husband and three sons, Marina continues to drive positive change in the humanitarian landscape through her dedicated work and innovative approaches.
I joined the HQAI community as a member of the advisory and complaint board in November 2024.