Everett Ressler works in the humanitarian field as a practioner, lecturer and researcher.  He has participated in more than 150 emergencies internationally and has monitored and supported efforts in many more.

Between 1994-2008 he worked as a UNICEF senior advisor, regional emergency advisor and chief of UNICEF’s global early warning in support of preparedness and response efforts in more than 120 countries. He has co-authored several global reference publications and papers in the humanitarian field and lead research and evaluations on topics including the care and protection of children in war, internal displacement, contingency planning, and early warning.  He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Geneva and a senior humanitarian focal point within the KonTerra Group.