Kate Warren

Kate Warren @KateDWarren

Kate Warren is the Executive Vice President and Executive Editor of Devex, where she leads a global team of journalists, event producers, and communications and marketing professionals to drive conversations around the most pressing and urgent issues of our time, including climate, global health, food security, philanthropy, humanitarian crises, and foreign aid funding. Through live journalism — via in-person and virtual events — along with insider news, analysis, podcasts, content series, and special reports, Kate and her team ensure the most important ideas, voices, and debates reach an influencer audience to drive impact and make progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

Latest Articles

From ‘Scandal’ to solidarity: Bellamy Young on women’s leadership

From ‘Scandal’ to solidarity: Bellamy Young on women’s leadership

9 months ago // Inclusive development

Actor and CARE ambassador Bellamy Young discusses her shift from playing a first lady-turned-president to advocating for real-world women leaders.

From more risk to less control, philanthropy is rethinking how it works

From more risk to less control, philanthropy is rethinking how it works

10 months ago // Philanthropy

With foreign aid cuts and political scrutiny rising, philanthropy finds itself at a crossroads. Can it step up to meet the moment?

What role can the private sector play at the ‘finance COP’?

What role can the private sector play at the ‘finance COP’?

about 1 year ago // COP29

For this special episode of our podcast series, Devex EVP and Executive Editor Kate Warren sits down with leaders from Bayer and Mars to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the private sector in addressing climate change.

Why ‘boots on the ground’ are key to food aid, according to José Andrés

Why ‘boots on the ground’ are key to food aid, according to José Andrés

about 1 year ago // Devex @ UNGA 79

Renowned chef José Andrés shares the unique, community-driven approach of humanitarian organization World Central Kitchen in tackling global hunger.

These doctors turned entrepreneurs are using tech to transform health

These doctors turned entrepreneurs are using tech to transform health

almost 2 years ago // Devex @ SXSW

Dr. Roopan Gill, co-founder and CEO of Vitala Global Foundation, and Jarone Lee, co-founder of Health Tech Without Borders, speak with Devex for Devex @ SXSW, a special edition of our This Week in Global Development podcast.

Technology's role in the future of food systems

Technology's role in the future of food systems

almost 2 years ago // Devex @ SXSW

Roy Steiner of The Rockefeller Foundation, Paul Newnham of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, and Joke Aerts of Tony’s Chocolonely discuss the opportunities and threats for technology in food systems transformation.

How 3 organizations are leveraging technology for a more equitable future

How 3 organizations are leveraging technology for a more equitable future

almost 2 years ago // Devex @ SXSW

From South by Southwest, Hala Hanna of Solve, Najada Kumbuli of the Visa Foundation, and Nazanin Ash of Welcome.US discuss the role of investment, technology, and innovation in building a more equitable future.

What Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective looks for in a partner

What Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective looks for in a partner

almost 2 years ago // Philanthropy

As part of a longer podcast interview for Devex @SXSW, Devex asked a question exclusively for our Pro readers about what this social change organization started by Laurene Powell Jobs looks for in its partners.

How Emerson Collective prioritizes causes and partners

How Emerson Collective prioritizes causes and partners

almost 2 years ago // Devex @ SXSW

Anne Marie Burgoyne, managing director of the social change organization started by Laurene Powell Jobs, discusses the LLC's unique approach.

Comfort Ero on the world's conflicts and the trends driving them

Comfort Ero on the world's conflicts and the trends driving them

almost 2 years ago // Devex @ SXSW

Devex speaks with the president and CEO of the International Crisis Group on the sidelines of South by Southwest.