PLC ADVISOR

Amjad is the manager of the Volunteering, Youth and Education Development at the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies based in Geneva. He is also a Research/Fellow of the Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia and non resident fellow at the Centre for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies in Doha. He has worked in different perspectives of humanitarian work, interfaith engagement, and peace building.

CO-FOUNDER & STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER

Fran is an Associate Professor of Global and Peace Studies at Golden West College. She specializes in Conflict Resolution, Social Justice, Environmental Justice, Nonviolent Activism, and education in conflict zones. For 15 years, she led the college’s International Peace Conference and organized peace-themed events. She is a board member of U.C. Irvine’s Center for Citizen Peacebuilding and Euphrates Institute.

CO-FOUNDER & PLC ADVISOR

Ion Vlad is the director of The Miner Anderson Family Foundation and a writing consultant and guest lecturer at The University of San Francisco’s School of Education. His research background and interests are in human rights and peace education, particularly third spaces of learning such as museums and memorials.  

PLC ADVISOR

Janith is a peacebuilder, development practitioner, and educator with extensive experience in peace activism, advocacy, research, and education. His focus areas include youth empowerment, nonviolent communication, and servant leadership. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Leeds and holds leadership and advisory roles in several local and international peacebuilding organizations.

PLC ADVISOR

Kaleem is a multi-disciplinary change management consultant, geo-political observer, author and analyst with a research focus on conflict transformation, risk, peace and reconciliation initiatives. He is a RANE Network Affiliate Expert, Euphrates Peace Practice Alliance and Global Diplomatic Forum Alumnus, Fellow at Better Climate Governance and an Honorary Fellow at the Edward Cadbury Centre for the Public Understanding of Religion, University of Birmingham, UK.

CO-FOUNDER & STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER

Katy is the Executive Director of Euphrates. She is a global leader and listener, having worked in multicultural settings for the last two decades. Before Euphrates Katy worked for eighteen years in the field of corporate social responsibility and ethical sourcing where she worked for Reebok International, Hasbro, and most recently the Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC).

CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Lisa is an independent evaluator, researcher, and facilitator who works primarily with organizations and foundations focused on peace, social justice, and bridging divides. She is dedicated to supporting the work of changemakers worldwide and advancing transformative models and initiatives. Lisa brings knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines including peace studies, psychology, sociology, public policy, and contemplative practice.

PLC ADVISOR

Oluchi is the Founder of Child Shield Initiative, an organization that addresses issues that concern children and teenagers, and runs a Peacebuilding Academy for Children. She's a Peer Mediator, a Teen coach and a Humanitarian. She's a passionate Peacebuilder endorsed by the Euphrates Institute USA, an alumnus of African Civic Engagement Academy at University of Georgia, and a Goldin Global Fellow (Chicago, USA).

CO-FOUNDER & PRACTICE LEAD

Sylvia Murray serves as the Head of Programs and Strategy at Euphrates Institute. She designs and holds spaces for personal and community healing, transformation, and movement building, and supports individuals and communities to transform systems and conflicts with curiosity, connection, and courage.

FUNDRAISING & PARTERNSHIPS LEAD

Tareq is a Syrian dentist, peacebuilder, and global health expert working at the intersection of health, peacebuilding, politics, and security, particularly in conflict zones. An MSc graduate from King's College London and a TEDx speaker, he advises international organizations and lectures globally on innovative approaches to today’s complex challenges.

PLC ADVISOR

Ugo is an electrical/electronic engineer dedicated to empowering the next generation to become champions of peace and equity. Born into a gender-biased culture, she witnessed injustices faced by women and girls. This sparked her passion to challenge societal norms and foster inclusive environments through educating and mentoring children and teenagers in cultivating empathy and non violent ways of communication to help build a more harmonious world.

CO-FOUNDER & RESEARCH LEAD

Whitney is an Associate Professor of Leadership Studies at Chapman University who centers her scholarship on peace leadership and community development and leadership. She has experience in international development, refugee resettlement, nonviolence, and elections monitoring. She is the Co-Director of Chapman’s Panther Experiential Philanthropy Project and former co-convener of the International Leadership Association’s Peace Leadership Affinity Group.