Board
Members
Alan Feldman, President
Teacher, Head of School
Researcher & Scientist
As an educational researcher, Alan has helped develop models for student research that connect classrooms across the country and across the world.
Ben Linder, Vice-President
Co-owner of LunchBots, an environmentally sustainable lunchbox manufacturer
Mindy Mercado, Treasurer
Oncology Regulatory Affairs Professional
Mindy has served in Global Regulatory Affairs since 2012. She works as a conduit between local (US) and global scientific teams and national health authorities.
Luma Eldin, Secretary
Creative Strategist & Organizational Consultant
Luma is a creative strategist who applies a design thinking approach of problem solving to her work. Based on this approach, she develops research, strategies, and implementation programs for her clients.
Aziz Abu Sarah
Founder and CEO Mejdi Tours
First Palestinian to run for Mayor of Jerusalem
Aziz Abu Sarah is an entrepreneur, speaker, peace builder and author. He is a National Geographic Explorer and a TED Fellow. In 2009, Aziz co-founded MEJDI Tours.
Lisa Genn
Civil Rights Lawyer, Progressive Activist, and Community Organizer.
Lisa co-leads numerous progressive groups in New York and has helped to organize and support a variety of progressive issue-based campaigns, lobbying efforts, and electoral campaigns.
Gili Getz
Photojournalist, Actor, and Activist
Gili Getz is an Israeli-American artist. He served as a military photographer for the Israeli army and as a news editor for Ynet. His work in recent years has been focusing on American Jewish political activism.
Nizar Farsakh
Middle East Expert, Farsakh Training & Consulting, LLC
Nizar Farsakh is a trainer, private consultant, and public speaker who focuses his work around leadership, negotiation and advocacy. He has served as an adviser to senior Palestinian leaders: