Danielle Payne joined the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) in February 2022, currently working as Operations Coordinator. In this role, she leads the GICHD’s work on innovative finance while also working closely with the Director of Operations to support the coordination of efforts and continued development of the Operations Directorate in the GICHD. She furthermore provides support on matters related to institutional development, donor relations and partnerships with diverse stakeholders. Prior to joining the GICHD, Danielle Payne had been working for the International Organisation for Migration in Côte d'Ivoire with a focus on cross-cutting programme support as well as on the specific topics of border management and counter-trafficking. She also previously worked on emergency preparedness for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.