Cica Dadjo is the chief gender, equality, diversity & inclusion officer for the International Rescue Committee (IRC), where she led the development of the first IRC Diversity Equality and Inclusion strategy, as well as the IRC leadership diversity goals related to gender identity, race, and nationality at all levels of the organization. Cica is deeply committed to social justice and has over 17 years of experience assisting organizations in challenging and shifting structures that perpetuate inequality, as well as building inclusive cultures that value diversity and ensure equal outcomes for people of diverse backgrounds, social identities, and conditions. Prior to joining the IRC, Cica worked with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and UN agencies on the design, implementation, and evaluation of gender, diversity, and social inclusion programs in emergency and development settings. Cica is a Benin native and currently resides in Dakar, Senegal with her family. She has previously lived and worked in different countries including Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania, and Belgium. Cica has a Master's degree in governance and development as well as professional qualifications in gender, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, and coaching.