Amy Pope

Amy E Pope began her five-year term as director-general of the International Organization for Migration on 1 October 2023. Previously, she was the senior adviser on migration to US President Joe Biden and served as deputy homeland security adviser to President Barack Obama. She has promoted dialogue on global migration challenges and opportunities through her academic writing and work with Chatham House. She has also occupied positions at the US Department of Justice and US Senate and was a partner in the London-based law firm Schillings.