White House Author

Responding to over 20 international crises each year, and providing life-saving programs in dozens of countries each year, Nan Buzard is responsible for the international disaster response and programs of the American Red Cross that touched about 5.3 million people globally last year. Nan has led successful relief and recovery efforts following the devastating earthquakes that struck Sichuan, China, and Port au Prince, Haiti and was among the first international responders following the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in 2011. Nan's responsibilities include the American Red Cross' expanded focus on disaster preparedness programs around the world.