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Episode 46: "Everything Changed Overnight." WFP USA CEO on Navigating a Global Crisis

Hacking Hunger by World Food Program USA

May 13, 202018:55Government & Organizations

Three months after Barron Segar joined WFP USA as president and CEO, disaster struck. COVID-19 hit and uprooted life as we knew, forcing Barron and WFP USA leadership to reimagine many of their plans. Barron is no strang...

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