, Nov. 20 -- We are heartbroken to share that our colleague Allison Westfield James, chief people, culture, and inclusion officer at Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres in the United States, died on November 10 at the age of 61.

Widely known as Ally, she was a true ally and champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at MSF USA and across the global movement, shaping systems to center people and communities, and supporting efforts to deliver high-quality care at our medical projects all over the world.

"Inclusion and equity were not just words for Ally," said Dr. Carrie Teicher, interim chief executive officer of MSF USA. "She deeply believed in these foundational principles and worked to ensure that equity is part ...