HR Manager

Binola Mehtaji is GMF’s director, people strategy.

Kate McCarry is GMF’s senior advisor, people strategys. She develops strategies and directs talent management for the organization, including its seven European offices. A generalist by practice, she has expertise in employee relations, organizational development, executive coaching, and recruitment. She is committed to establishing an environment in which GMF staff feel recognized, challenged, appreciated, and fairly compensated.

Prior to joining GMF, McCarry directed human resources programs and services at the National Association of REALTORS. She also served as the chief human resources officer at the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, the American Councils for International Education, and Counterpart International, and worked as an independent consultant for nonprofits and associations.

McCarry holds a master’s degree in human resource development from American University and a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from the Pennsylvania State University.

Nicola Lightner is GMF’s Vice President, Operations. She oversees all operational activities of the organization and ensures collaboration among GMF’s Washington, DC headquarters and its seven European offices. She provides the leadership, management, and vision that ensures GMF has the proper operational and accountable systems, tools, controls, administrative and reporting structures, and people systems to function well.  

Lightner joined GMF in 2004 and has held various positions supporting the organization’s work on transatlantic trade and economic policies. In 2012, she became the director of GMF’s strategic convening team, overseeing the execution of GMF’s flagship conference, Brussels Forum, and coordinating other major organizational events.