Meet Hasi

Hasangani (Hasi) Edema is a passionate and experienced humanitarian professional with a deep understanding of the intersection of the humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding nexus. Over the course of her 9 years as a practitioner and a researcher particularly in fragile and post-conflict contexts, she has honed her proficiency in multi-sector response, recovery and resilience programming as well as humanitarian advocacy, program management/implementation and fundraising.

Hasi’s unwavering commitment extends to issues including shifting power within the HDP nexus, social cohesion, and gender equity, positioning her as an empathetic advocate for positive change in these vital domains. In her current role as a program manager, she plays a pivotal role in supporting CDA programming, grounded in action research around nurturing accountability and shifting power. As an integral member of the Stopping As Success collaborative learning project, Hasi offers thought partnership on fostering responsible transitions in humanitarian response and action. She also leads CDA’s Learning Partnerships committee and co-leads CDA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice task force. Hasi’s skill set is as unique as it is comprehensive, with expertise spanning research, humanitarian advocacy, and robust systems thinking.

Hasi holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a Master’s in Humanitarian Assistance from Tufts University.

Outside her professional sphere, Hasi finds joy in the harmonious notes of music through singing and piano, the creativity of painting, and the adventures of exploring new destinations through travel.