SEEDS OF PEACE
PROGRAMS 4 Mission & Impact Developing Leaders 6 Seeds of Peace Camp 8 Local Programs Accelerating Impact 10 GATHER Convenings & Trainings 12 GATHER Fellowship 14 Engaging Schools & Communities 16 Alumni Impact
SUPPORT 18 Special Events 20 Financial Summary 23 25th Anniversary Campaign 25 2017 Supporters 40 Planned Giving
TEAMS
41 Global Leadership Council 42 Advisory Board & Board of Directors 43 Seeds of Peace Staff 2 | 2017 Annual Report
DIALOGUE TRAINING (PORTLAND) PHOTO BY REGGIE MILLER
DEAR FRIENDS, I am pleased to share our 2017 Annual Report, which highlights a landmark year for this organization: 25 years of Seeds of Peace!
Gottschalk and Tim Wilson by his side, created unprecedented spaces for difficult conversations that give way to understanding and respect— spaces we treasure and protect to this very day.
It is remarkable to think about the ways in which our work, our programs, and our impact have evolved over this time.
Of course, our work is far from over, and while we continue to grow, this moment has also provided an opportunity for us to assess the impact our alumni are having.
Our alumni have faced enormous challenges and difficult external realities, and yet are leading change in communities and professional sectors across the world.
It is both powerful and rewarding to know that 76 percent of Seeds we surveyed indicate that they are contributing to conflict transformation.
Their leadership, their commitment, and their passion drive our work. At this milestone in our history, we pay tribute to our founder, John Wallach, whose vision, leadership, and courage paved the way for this remarkable community to thrive. John, with Bobbie
They are the changemakers our world needs. We will do all we can to advance their work, and are humbled by the 33,000 people around the world like you who help us do so. Thank you for your ongoing support.
LESLIE LEWIN (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) 2017 Annual Report | 3
WHAT WE DO
Seeds of Peace inspires and cultivates new generations of global leaders in communities divided by conflict. We equip them with the skills and relationships they need to accelerate social, economic, and political changes essential for peace.
HOW WE DO IT
Seeds of Peace’s approach focuses on three types of change: personal, interpersonal, and wider societal change. Our leadership development model begins with a transformational camp session in Maine for exceptional young people and educators living in conflict. The program shifts attitudes and perceptions while building respect and empathy. Our approach continues through yearround local programs that strengthen relationships and leadership capacities. We then accelerate the impact and influence of our alumni who are challenging the ideologies, policies, and practices that perpetuate conflict. 4 | 2017 Annual Report
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acceptance rate for applicants to acceptance rate Seeds of Peace for applicants to Camp in Seeds of Peace Maine Camp in Maine
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After Camp After Camp
94%
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DEVELOPING LEADERS 135+ 1,000+ 1,200+ Our leadership development programs
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Jewish Israelis Palestinians
100% 94% 86%
intentional action towards conflict transformation:
SEEDS OF PEACE CAMP
2017 Camp stats delegations campers educators female
12 341 33 55% 45% male
At the 2017 Seeds of Peace Camp in Maine, 374 teens and educators representing 12 delegations engaged with each other across lines of conflict and identity over the course of two sessions. Fifty-six of those teens were returning campers who took part in an advanced dialogue program with a heavy emphasis on leadership development and personal growth. The first three-week session brought participants from India, Pakistan, Palestine, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, the United Kingdom, and the United States together to focus on the conflicts in South Asia and the Middle East. During the second two-week session, teens and educators from Maine, Syracuse, New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago engaged each other on issues of identity that drive divisions in the US, including race, religion, power, and privilege. Both sessions allowed participants to build meaningful relationships with peers they would otherwise likely never have the opportunity to meet—while sharing bunks and meals, creating art, competing with and relying on each other in sports, and most importantly, during 110-minute daily facilitated dialogue sessions. In dialogue, campers explored conflict on personal, interpersonal, and societal levels, sharing personal experiencs of conflict and competing historical narratives.
CAMP (MAINE)
PHOTO BY BOBBIE GOTTSCHALK
Through dialogue and group challenge activities, as well as competitions like Color Games, campers developed trust, respect, and empathy. This in turn drove positive shifts in perceptions and attitudes, as captured in pre- and post-Camp surveys administered by researchers at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. 2017 Annual Report | 7
LOCAL PROGRAMS
DEVELOPING LEADERS Leadership development programs continue year-round in the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and the United States
100+ programs
designed to develop effective leaders engaged in peacebuilding
444 Seeds
participated in these programs in the 2016-2017 academic year (including 88% of 2016 Seeds) 8 | 2017 Annual Report
BORDERS SEMINAR (UNITED NATIONS POST) PHOTO BY MADELEINE PRYOR
90% of Seeds
from 2014 report holding meaningful relationships with Seeds of a different national, religious, racial, or ethnic background three years after Camp
LOCAL PROGRAMS Seeds of Peace led over 100 local programs for Seeds in 2017, building on the lessons learned at Camp and focused on developing key assets and abilities for emerging leaders engaged in peacebuilding. Select highlights include: • A four-day Mediation and Negotiation Seminar in Jerusalem in January led by Harvard Law School faculty for 36 Israeli, Palestinian, American, and UK Seeds. The program deepened their communication and negotiation skills. • A four-day interfaith camp in Karjat in December led by Indian Seeds for 40 high school students from different religious backgrounds. • A three-day Borders Seminar for 27 Israeli, Palestinian, and American Seeds in April. The program explored the impact of borders on Seeds’ lives. • Three Model United Nations conferences for which over 50 Israeli and Palestinian Seeds prepared throughout the year. The simulations required participants to place themselves in the diplomatic shoes of another country and honed public speaking skills. • Dialogue and facilitation trainings in Maine, London, Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, and Syracuse, attended by over 100 Seeds. • Events in Chicago and Maine which highlighted the power of young people to create meaningful change in their schools. Eleven Chicago Seeds and peers took part in a two-day restorative justice training in February. In March, 28 Maine Seeds attended a youth summit on restorative justice and 37 then participated in Seeds of Peace’s Southern Maine Youth Summit. • A week-long Bayti trip in July to Palestine and Israel attended by American Seeds and designed to provide a deeper understanding of the conflict. • A Basketball Without Borders Camp in August in partnership with the NBA, the Jerusalem International YMCA, and PeacePlayers International. 2017 Annual Report | 9
CONVENINGS & TRAININGS
ACCELERATING IMPACT Alumni form the core of our network of changemakers transforming conflict 10 | 2017 Annual Report
GATHER CONVENINGS & TRAININGS Standing at the crossroads of social innovation and conflict transformation, GATHER initiatives support alumni and also welcome others into the Seeds of Peace network of changemakers. CONVENINGS Convenings offer connection that is hard to find in regions of conflict, as well as the conversations necessary to spark ideas. Fifty-six Seeds helped lead 10 GATHER convenings that engaged nearly 200 Israelis and Palestinians in 2017. Topics included challenges in bi-cultural work environments, coexistence fatigue in Haifa, Palestinian tech entrepreneurship, and the future of binational technology initiatives. TRAININGS Trainings helped Seeds and other changemakers take action by offering skill-building in two critical areas: dialogue facilitation and design thinking. Twenty-one Palestinians and Israelis graduated from Seeds of Peace’s nine-month intensive professional dialogue and facilitation certification course in Jerusalem. Participants engaged in dialogue with each other, while at the same time learning how to facilitate it—and in the process gained a deep understanding of each other’s narratives. Course graduates had the opportunity to facilitate dialogue groups at the Seeds of Peace Camp, in addition to convening groups locally.
FACILITATION COURSE (JERUSALEM)
PHOTO BY MADELEINE PRYOR
Sixteen Palestinians and Israelis working on social change projects took part in a two-day SEEDesign Workshop in October. Led by Jonathan Edelman, a professor of design thinking at Stanford University, the program introduced participants to the ideation process necessary to create positive change in their communities. 2017 Annual Report | 11
GATHER FELLOWS WORKSHOP (JORDAN) PHOTO BY MADELEINE PRYOR
46 Seeds of Peace
GATHER Fellows are transforming conflict around the world
FELLOWSHIP
ACCELERATING IMPACT We invest in high-impact leaders working for change
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GATHER FELLOWSHIP Seeds of Peace worked throughout 2017 with its second class of GATHER Fellows—15 changemakers whose ventures provide creative solutions to challenges contributing to conflict in their communities. The program offered Fellows mentorships, publicity, and investments to help them widen their reach and deepen their impact during months of intense project-building. Regional meetings in Israel, Palestine, Cyprus, the United States, and Afghanistan allowed Fellows to receive feedback on their work from the local Seeds community, and provided them an opportunity to receive further professional training. Fellows also gained access to a small pool of grant money, and participated in online skillbuilding workshops, trainings, and presentations on topics including developing a sound business model and long-term financial sustainability; marketing one’s personal and professional story; and scaling a venture. The Fellowship closed with a three-day group convening in Jordan in May focused on peer learning, reflection, and project sustainability. Fellowship projects include ones that: • brought Arab and Jewish women together to tackle gender injustice • countered divisive political rhetoric in Maine and at the national level • promoted solidarity through music • connected women across borders with mentors in their field • created a safe space for Palestinian youth to learn about environmental conservation Learn more about the GATHER Fellows and their ventures at www.seedsofpeace.org/fellows 2017 Annual Report | 13
ENGAGING SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES Our community of educators create a support ecosystem
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EDUCATOR PROGRAMS
95% of Educators
surveyed in 2015-2016 said they apply skills and tools gained via Seeds of Peace in their work or lives % of Educators surveyed who said they had grown in this capacity through Seeds of Peace programs: 77%
cross-cultural understanding
70%
effective communication
64% critical thinking & awareness 64%
empathy
59%
experiential education 51% 50%
perspective-taking leadership
CREATIVE RETREAT (MITZPE RAMON) PHOTO BY MADELEINE PRYOR
Educators play a critical role in supporting Seeds, working in communities to cultivate environments and opportunities that transform conflict. Educators take part in their own dialogue program at the Seeds of Peace Camp in Maine each summer, and engage in year-round activities back home. This year saw the growth of projects at the intersection of the arts and education, as well as one specifically targeted at professional artists who have the potential to inspire and educate. SEEDS OF PEACE CAMP In 2017, 19 Delegation Leaders from the Middle East, South Asia, and the United States engaged in dialogue, developed communication skills, and grew in difficult yet critical ways during the first session of Camp. During the second session, 14 educators from the United States focused on what it means to educate in a diverse democracy. LOCAL PROGRAMS Highlights from regional activities in 2017 include: • a five-day Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) Course for 18 Palestinian educators from across Jerusalem and the West Bank • year-round daily programs for hundreds of Palestinian children in Gaza through the Seeds of Peace Educator-run Shijaeya Community Project • a five-day Creative Retreat for more than 40 Israeli and Palestinian musicians, visual artists, filmmakers, dancers, and others who explored the role of art in cross-cultural understanding and social transformation • a monthly Israeli/Palestinian dialogue group in Jerusalem for Seed parents and educators; Arabic courses for Israelis; Ramadan iftar gatherings; New Horizon Day Trips; Community Outreach Forums; and summer camps for Palestinian children in the West Bank 2017 Annual Report | 15
ALUMNI IMPACT “It was a turning point in my life. Seeds of Peace expanded my thinking processes to include and feel all sides of any story and influenced me to prioritize human beings over anything else regardless of my culture, beliefs, religion and tradition.”
“Seeds of Peace has continued to be a source of some of my closest friendships, a focal point for challenging and important conversations, and a window to a variety of perspectives and backgrounds far beyond what I have would been exposed to.”
— Journalist (2007 Palestinian Delegation)
— United Nations Political Officer (1999 Israeli Delegation)
In 2017, with guidance from our evaluation partners at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Seeds of Peace conducted a survey of Seeds ages 22 and over.
were contributing to conflict transformation through economic, social, or political change in either their professional or personal endeavors.
Those that believe their work is directly contributing to conflict transformation Responses were collected from a randomized and representative sample reach and impact an average of 1,893 of our alumni base, allowing the survey individuals through their work. Twentyfindings to be confidently generalized to nine percent of respondents said that they reach 5,000 individuals or more our broader alumni community. through their efforts. Seeds of Peace’s primary long-term outThese results highlight the multiplier come is to have its alumni intentionally and actively contribute to conflict trans- effect made possible through investment in individual Seeds, and the formation through economic, social, or scalable impact of the Seeds of Peace political change. Seventy-six percent model as a whole. of Seeds surveyed indicated that they 16 | 2017 Annual Report
2017 ALUMNI SURVEY TOP FO UR SECTOR S IN W HICH A LU MN I A R E WO R KIN G
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16%
%
BUSINESS
11%
15
%
GOVT/POLICY/ LAW
NGO/CIVIL SOCIETY
TECH
31%
currently hold, or aim to hold, political oďŹƒce
76%
said their work or personal initiatives contribute to conflict transformation through economic, social, and/or political change.
70%
involved with Seeds of Peace programs following their time at Camp
89%
describe themselves as supporters of Seeds of Peace
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Collectively, alumni are spending between
999-1,475+ HOURS PER WEEK on these activities.
48%
have given back to Seeds of Peace by donating time, money, or services
99% recommend Seeds of Peace to others
Based on a representative, randomized 2017 survey of Seeds of Peace alumni who attended Camp 1993-2009. Survey responses' statistical confidence and margin of error level are acceptable in the broader field of social science research.
Results are based on a representative, randomized 2017 survey of Seeds of Peace alumni who attended Camp between 1993 and 2009. The survey responses’ statistical confidence and margin of error level are acceptable in the field of social science research. 2017 Annual Report | 17
SPECIAL EVENTS
Supporters raising funds & awareness
$1.18M
raised by Seeds of Peace supporters at the 2017 Spring Dinner hosted by Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, and honoring Diane Rehm.
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SPRING DINNER (NEW YORK) PHOTO BY FRANK AMMACCAPANE
Throughout 2017, supporters raised awareness of and funds for Seeds of Peace’s work. • In May, over 500 attended the 2017 Spring Benefit Dinner in New York City, raising over $1 million for Seeds of Peace programs.
“Seeds of Peace taught me I had a voice that I had to use. Today I use this voice.” — Maine Seed Muna at the Spring Dinner, where she described how she is bringing change to her community.
The evening, hosted by MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, showcased three extraordinary Seeds of Peace alumni who are courageously working for change in their communities. Diane Rehm, host of The Diane Rehm Show, received the John P. Wallach Peacemaker Award for her commitment to honest and effective dialogue. Seeds of Peace also recognized Kiss My Face founders Bob MacLeod and Steve Byckiewicz for their long-time support. • At summer’s end, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski again lent their support during an intimate evening of music and inspiration at the Vinegar Hill Music Theater in Kennebunkport, Maine. Long-time supporter Tim Harrington hosted the event. Attendees heard inspiring stories from Seeds of Peace alumni and had a chance to mingle with the Morning Joe hosts. Joe’s band, Scarborough, capped off the night with a performance. • In October, members of the Seeds of Peace UK community—alumni, parents, philanthropists, and business leaders—came together for a reception at London’s Berkeley Hotel. They heard from United States Ambassador to the UK Robert Wood Johnson as well as three Seeds who help run Seeds of Peace programs in the Middle East and South Asia. The parent of a UK Seed also spoke about his daughter’s experiences at Camp and invited guests to participate in new UK programs and activities. 2017 Annual Report | 19
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
More detailed financial reports, including our 2017 audit, are available by request at info@seedsofpeace.org SOURCES OF FUNDS TOTAL EXPENDITURES $6,206,307 $5,735,108 $6,303,179
2015 2016 2017 TOTAL REVENUE 2015 2016 2017
$6,296,248 $5,776,961 $6,711,186
contributions
2016 2017
$3,973,984 $4,195,718
special events (net)
$1,013,916 $1,182,911
program revenue
$659,059 $1,115,859
government grants
$103,102 $159,716
in-kind contributions
$11,515 $18,250
investment & other income
$15,385 $38,652 $0
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$1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
CHANGE IN FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS 2015 2016 2017
CAMP (MAINE)
PHOTO BY BOBBIE GOTTSCHALK
$2,807,265 $2,788,403 $3,160,433
LIABILITIES 2015 2016 2017
$483,630 $422,915 $386,938
NET ASSETS 2015 2016 2017
$2,323,635 $2,365,488 $2,773,495
28+19+151311941
4%united states programs $271,825
9% program administration $541,959
11% fundraising $697,704
13% middle east programs $789,860
USES OF FUNDS
15% multi-regional programs $921,045
1% south asia programs $81,578
28% camp $1,794,349
19% management & admin $1,204,859
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SEED PROFILE
meet QASIM Founder, Beyond The Classroom Education (formerly The History Project)
Social Entrepreneur
Asia21 Emerging Leader
Laureate Global Fellow
Acumen Regional Fellow
his SEEDS OF PEACE story began in 2001 Pakistani Delgation
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Seeds of Peace 25th Anniversary Campaign OUR STRATEGIC VISION Seeds of Peace tomorrow
You joined us as we built on our 25-year history, accelerating the leadership of this extraordinary group of young people and educators who are advancing the economic, social, and political changes essential to peace.
Over the next decade, Seeds of Peace will focus on broadening and deepening our core programs, including in the Middle East, a region whose youth represent real change, hope, and promise. We’ll also continue to focus on the GATHER initiatives, an important building block in sustaining relationships with our over 7,000 alumni. Additionally, we’re expanding our new United States Program to address an increasingly fractured American society.
Your investment in Seeds of Peace supports new generations of leaders who have the courage to engage, the skills to transform conflict, and the ability to bridge divides.
These developments require us to significantly increase philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and corporations, as well as earned revenue.
Seeds of Peace was established in 1993 on the principle that while treaties are negotiated by governments, peace is made by people. Founder John Wallach believed that achieving enduring peace requires profound transformation among people, not just transactions on paper.
Our goal has been to raise $25 million during our 25th Anniversary year and create a platform for sustainable growth over the next five years.
Seeds of Peace has an ambitious vision for the future—and we thank you for being a part of it.
As the years go on, we will continue to need your help to make good on our investment in people. Vivek J. Bantwal and Sarika Singh Richard A. Berman Scott and Sabrina Birnbaum James W. and Karen J. Boyd† Richard J. Braemer and Amy Finkel† The Brzezinski Family Foundation Martin P. and Regina G. Connor† Matthew P. Courey Christine R. Covey Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc. Carole and Barry Depew† Kevin D. and Vernanne Duermit† Raed J. and Hiba Elkhatib Wendy M. and Samuel Frieder Christine Garvey† Jeremy S. Goldberg and Jenna Arnold
We give special thanks to those who have already made multi-year philanthropic commitments to Seeds of Peace in the past year, and welcome new supporters to this growing list of individuals and organizations:
Bobbie and Thomas Gottschalk Steven and Elizabeth S. Gruber Carol Hancock The Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust Richard T. and Linda Hartman† The Bottle Crew / Joel E. Jacob The Leir Charitable Foundation, Inc. John and Mary Ellen Mangano† Helen and Carl B. Marbach† John K. and Kristin O. McDonald† Rob Parahus† Tal and Ariel Recanati Bruce Saber and Lisa Sotto Deborah and Howard Scher Paul E. and Carolyn G. Shapiro
Julie and Jordan Solomon Tiziana and Ramez Sousou Leila & Mickey Straus Family Charitable Trust Nicki and Harold Tanner Peggy and David Tanner Arn Tellem and Nancy Reiss Tellem The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation Toll Brothers Vital Projects Fund, Inc. Janet Wallach and Robert B. Menschel Weiss Family Foundation† Betsy Werthan and Bart R. Schwartz Sandra Wijnberg and Hugh Freund Douglas C. and Susan Yearley† †
In honor of Jane and Robert Toll
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SEED PROFILE
meet FADWA
Public Information Officer, United Nations in Turkey, serving Syrian and other refugee communities in crisis
Former Humanitarian Affairs Officer, ECHO (European Commission, Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations)
Law student
Mother of four
her SEEDS OF PEACE story began in 1994 Palestinian Delegation
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2017 Supporters $100,000 & above Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc. C. Michael and Joan Spero The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation Vital Projects Fund, Inc. Janet Wallach and Robert B. Menschel
$50,000 to $99,999 Einhorn Family Charitable Trust The Moses Feldman Family Foundation Fierce Advocacy Fund The Germanacos Foundation Steven and Elizabeth S. Gruber Harman Family Foundation John & Linda MacDonald Foundation Ellen Solms Tiziana and Ramez Sousou State of Maine Leila M. Straus Peggy and David Tanner Arn Tellem and Nancy Reiss Tellem Anastasia P. Vournas and J. William Uhrig Megan and Russell Wiese
$25,000 to $49,999 Harold Alfond Foundation Alpern Family Foundation, Inc. Amin and Rosy Badr El Din Vivek J. Bantwal and Sarika Singh Paul and Margaret Bernstein Jeannie Blaustein, Ph.D. and Peter Bokor Beth and David Blood Darcie A. Bundy and Kenneth P. Cohen, Esq. Connecting Kids Heart 2 Heart The Cozen O’Connor Foundation Paula and James S. Crown Raed J. and Hiba Elkhatib Wendy M. and Samuel Frieder Alan Ginsburg Lois Perelson-Gross and Stewart Gross Daniel Grossman The Carol and David Hancock
Charitable Trust The Happy Hippie Foundation Tim Harrington The John C. & Karyl Kay Hughes Foundation The Bottle Crew / Joel Jacob William Sloane Jelin Foundation Gillian Kaltman The Philip and Bernice Krupp Foundation for Jewish Life The Leir Charitable Foundation, Inc. The Katie McGrath & JJ Abrams Family Foundation Michelle Mercer and Bruce Golden Carolyn and Eugene Mercy Stuart A. Miller Family Foundation Eliot A. and Doris Minsker Richard and Ginny Moriarty Deborah Newmyer James M. and Nora Orphanides Paul P. Bernstein 1999 Trust Tal and Ariel Recanati Jordan and Julie Solomon David and Amira Strasser Diane Tachmindji Marla and Robert Tanenbaum Tisch Foundation, Inc. Joan Tisch Toll Brothers UNUM Wallack Management Company, Inc. George A. Weiss Sandra Wijnberg and Hugh Freund
$10,000 to $24,999 Stephen M. and Anita B. Adelson AHG Group Holdings, LLC Ammerman Family Foundation Melissa N. and Paul B. Anderson Nadim Ashi and Marlene Kristoff David and Pernilla Avital Paul Beirne Scott and Sabrina Birnbaum Bresky Foundation Corp BTIG, LLC
By giving level
Cynthia and Scott Burns Charina Foundation, Inc. Citigroup Payment Services Cogan Family Foundation Sam L. Cohen Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Nick Cole Thomas G. Connolly Brenda Cotsen and Jeff Benjamin Christine R. Covey Louis and Kimberly D’Ambrosio Charles J. de Sieyes and Carol Ward Leslie Dezer and Ricardo Salmon Dishoom Stacey and Ihsan Essaid Five Together Foundation Fore River Foundation Ginsburg Family Foundation, Inc. Glickman Family Foundation Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family Foundation Meg and Bennett Goodman Bobbie and Thomas Gottschalk Rachel Grassi Deborah T. and Jon Gruelle Karin and Moti Hamama Jamie and Haim Handwerker The Aline and Leo Jacobsohn Foundation Patricia Kind Family Foundation Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation Kiss My Face Alan M. and Lauren Klein Murray and Lee Kushner Landau Family Foundation Leonard Lauder and Judith Glickman Dan and Adrienne Lufkin The Lunder Foundation Bob MacLeod and Steve Byckiewicz Susan and Stephen Mandel Allan D. and Janet Mantel MDC Holdings, Inc./ Richmond American Homes Foundation Richard and Ronay Menschel Lindsay and Aaron Miller Larry A. and Carol Mizel Moser Family Foundation Inc MTP Investment Group National Basketball Association
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SEED PROFILE
meet MARIOS
PhD in Peace Education
Academic, Teacher, Facilitator
Rotary Peace Fellow
GATHER Fellow
Keynote Speaker
Author
his SEEDS OF PEACE story began in 1998 Cypriot Delegation
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2017 Supporters Newman-Tanner Foundation Northern Trust Anonymous Donor Onnit Labs, LLC Yoko Ono Lennon Peter W. and Deirdre F. Quesada Alexandra S. and William H. Roedy Bruce Saber and Lisa Sotto Michael and Diane Schachter Jan Solomon and Kenneth Simonson Howard Sobel and Ileene A. Smith Michael and Claudia Spies Stein Riso Mantel McDonough, LLP The Sternlicht Family Foundation Inc. Ram Sundaram Synechron Nicki and Harold Tanner The Neubaur Family Foundation Dan R. and Sheryl Tishman Jacob Toll Brigitte P. Trevidic and James M. Weinrott Marvin F. Weissberg Betsy Werthan and Bart R. Schwartz Bunny Williams and John Rosselli Mei Xu Barry and Jan R. Zubrow Anonymous
$5,000 to $9,999 Elaine S. and Hirschel B. Abelson Rana and Albert H. Baladi Linda and Leonard Berkowitz Richard A. Berman Lisa and Mark Bezos David Bickers, M.D. Suha Bseisu Sadek and Amjad Bseisu Laura Carstensen H & H Charitable Trust, Inc. Stacey and Chris Ciauri Stephen A. and Sandy Cozen Tina and Harvey Crosby The Melvin S. Cutler Charitable Foundation Cynthia and Robert Doyle Asher Dunn Dima and Walid Fakhry Robert C. and Susan Feldman
Bunny Freidus and John Steel Stephen and Barbara Friedman Peter Gadwa Meredith J. and Joel L. Gantcher Howard and Barbara Goldenfarb Joshua and Yvonne Goldfein Daniel S. and Corinne Goldman Claire and Ronald B. Gordon Fredric H. and Helaine B. Gould The Stuart S. & Byrdie Gould Foundation Jay and Luetta Gould Jeffrey Gould Bradley Graham and Lissa Muscatine Myrna and Steve D. Greenberg The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation Tiffany and Marc Harris Mary Harscher Jill and Robert Hertzberg Jerry Hirsch Shelley E. Holm Donald and Barbara Jonas The Rosalie Katz Family Foundation, Inc. Philip I. Kent Deborah and James Kern Barbara Kravitz Richard Kurnit and Diane Katzin Helen M. Kurtz Lafer Family Foundation Avi and Maya Lavi David A. and Ruth M. Levine Lomar Partners, LLC Jennifer and Jon Love Peter J. Lyon Alexander M. and June L. Maisin Foundation of the Jewish Community Federation’s Endowment Fund Jessica and Alan Mantel Helen and William Mazer Foundation Anne and Todd McCormack Debby and Daniel McGinn James E. McInerny Lanie and Paul McNulty Sally Mead Hands Foundation Nancy G. and Herbert Milstein Louise Murphy Jonathan M. Nadler
By giving level
Aliya and Ajit Nedungadi Virginia W. and James M. Newmyer The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation Precision Piping Oudi Recanati and Staci L. Recanati Peter M. Reilly Shaiza Rizavi Robert Gore Rifkind Foundation Nancy S. Roskind Samuel L. and Susan Samelson Paul M. and Ellen H. Saunders William T. and Lea Scanlan Ema Scheidel and Fouad Saad Deborah and Howard Scher Martin Schultz John Shapiro and Shonni J. Silverberg Steven and Wendy Shenfeld The Lucille Ellis Simon Foundation Eva and Ofir Sonesh-Kedar Irene and Bruce Steinberg Sy Syms Foundation The Beirne Foundation, Inc. Elizabeth Thebaud Two Trees KG, LLC United States Institute of Peace Ali Velshi and Lori Wachs Jane and David Walentas Albert and Bessie Warner Fund Jessica Yarmuth Anthony A. and Nanar Yoseloff
$2,500 to $4,999 Patricia and Alan Abramson David Allen and Ana-Karina de Paula Allen The Anderson Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert Appel Lauren and Michael Arnold Warren and Cindy Baker R. Derek and Bonnie Bandeen Edward L. and Frances Barlow Adam and Mahnaz I. Bartos Mr. Stanley Bergman and Dr. Marion Bergman Joanne and Geoffrey Berman
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2017 Supporters Richard Berry and Lucy Commoner Brian and Roxane Bolster Richard J. Braemer and Amy Finkel Blair Brown and Dwight Lee Steven M. and Joy Bunson Andrew and Liz T. Cedar Bertrand Chan and Yelin Song Amy Chang Denise and David Chase Erin S. and John Chase Barbara Cohn Matthew P. Courey Lisa Crowther and Megan Clarken Miriam Daniel and Larry Wolff Miriam and Joel Davidson Jonathan and Emme Deland Senia E. Feiner Lori Fields and Marlin Risinger, III Laurie and Jeffrey Franz Jack & Pauline Freeman Foundation James Freeman and Laura Lofaro Joseph Gantz and Paula Blumenfeld Zachary Gidwitz Sharon Ginsburg Arthur and Carol Goldberg Michael Graff and Carol Ostrow Vicki Gross and Jonathan Levine Harmstieg Foundation, Inc. Dorothy Highland Ara K. and Rachel Hovnanian Timothy Husband and Nicholas Haylett Sherry Jacobson and Eugene Zuriff Marc D. and Tracy Jaffe Michael E. Jaglom Imad and Hulda Khalidi Shaker and Zoe Khayatt Charles and Jessica Kibel Karen Kirsten Liliane Krauss Barry and Jill Lafer James LaForce and Stephen Henderson Julie and Paul Leff Scott and Tamara Levenson Richard H. Levy and Lorraine Gallard Ambassador Robert and Julie Mandell Mrs. Jacqueline B. Mars
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Robert and Maryann Marston Robert and Marilyn Mazur Lilla Family Fund Walter and Arlene Meranze Sara Michl Russell Miller Susan and Anthony Morris Dan Motulsky and Caitlin Pincus Eric D. Muller Pam Nelson Beatrice Neuwirth and Chris Calkins The Pannonia Foundation Lala A. and Akbar Rafiq Marilyn and Michael Ratner Arthur L. and Susan C. Rebell Alexandra Reza Susan Ringo and Barry Sonnenfeld Gary and Karen Rose Diane G. Rosenberg Stanley Rosenzweig and Lauri Union Jesse R. Ryan and Stephanie Wahlstrom Koby Sadan Jerome Scally Anthony Schaeffer and Katie Adams-Schaeffer Torie Ross and James Schainuck John Scharffenberger John Shaka and Matt O’Grady Adina Shapiro Paul E. and Carolyn G. Shapiro Rony and Catherine Shimony Ghada Sousou and Nico Boudouvas Courtney Spitz and Miriam Gallardo Elizabeth and Emanuel Stern Warren Stieglitz and Carla Harman Stonehall Farm Cathy Taub and Lowell Freiberg Kevin Thurm and Suzanne Seiden Veritable LP The Vogl Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vogl Ambassador Peter Wittig and Mrs. Huberta von Voss-Wittig Mordechai Wiesler Tommer Wizansky Douglas C. and Susan Yearley
By giving level
$1,000 to $2,499 Daniel H. Adler Elsie Aidinoff Eric and Jan Albert Nancy and John Alderman Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation Catherine M. Allegra and James M. Tanner Margret Joan Alpert Carolyn and Don Altieri Joan Amron Sebastian Arcelus and Stephanie Block Stacie and Michael Arpey James M. and Margery E. Arsham Andrea Askowitz Assurant, Inc Jocelyne and Alex Attal Debby and Dov Bacharach Katherine and Matthew Ballenger Elbert H. Barnes Richard and Kerri Bartlett Zvi and Dale Barzilay Elizabeth Bassan Joel S. and Shari Beckman Peter and Katherine K. Benjamin Leon J. Bijou David Binder Richard and Vicki Birdoff Nancy Blank Lauren Blum and Bill Merten David and Barbara J. Blumenthal Joan Blum-Shayne Irma S. Botvin and Larry Berkelhammer Wade T. Brainerd Edward Buckley Gregory P. Bundy Julienne and Jack Callaway Caltius Capital Management, LP Christopher Campbell The Sara Chait Memorial Foundation Aenne Brenninkmeyer Chene and Claude Chene Oya and Thomas W. Christopher William D. Clark and Catherine Cyrus Judi B. Cochran Charles I. and Ellen F. Cogut
SEED PROFILE
meet TOMER
Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Associate at Harvard University exploring democratic theory and global justice
Developer of innovative pedagogies for the study of ethics
PhD in Political Science, Stanford University
his SEEDS OF PEACE story began in 1996 Israeli Delegation
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SEED PROFILE
meet RISHI Co-founder, X Billion Skills Lab, creating access to jobs for all sectors of Indian youth Organizer, UN Young Changemakers Conclave GATHER Fellow Fellow, International Innovation Corps, University of Chicago
his SEEDS OF PEACE story began in 2006
Indian Delegation
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2017 Supporters David and Deborah L. Cohen Owen Condon Martin P. and Regina G. Connor Howard Cooper Carole A. and W. Robert Courey Cathy A. Cramer and Ken Gibbs Pilar Crespi and Stephen Robert Wendy Cromwell and Thomas J. Strauss Kevin and Annemarie Curnin Alexandra de Borchgrave Nancy Troy de Wit and Wim de Wit Kenny and Jan A. Donner Jay Dunitz Alessandra Durstine and Alec Lipkind Cindy and David Edelson Elizabeth Ehrenfeld Martha D. Ehrenfeld Enterprise Rental Car The EOS Foundation Trust Alan R. Epstein and Yvonne D. Tropp Evercore Partners Services East LLC The Fay J. Lindner Foundation Esther Fein and David Remnick Eric Fisher and Rachel Mesch Kristin G. Flood Flood-Gamble Foundation, Inc. Sheryl and Jeff Flug Matt Flynn Dan Frederick Fredrikson & Byron Donald P. Freedman Gary J. Freedson Barbara H. Freitag Shira Fruchtman Gary and Ethel Furst Tali and Yaron Galai The Gant Family Foundation Ron Garber and June Cheng Ellen S. Gelboim Judy Rubin and Loren Gesinsky Frank and Robyn Ghali Jan L. Gilman Jason Goerges Robert & Dorothy Goldberg Charitable Foundation Goldberg-Nash Family Foundation
Sylvia S. Golden Peggy Goldman Wendy and Rob Goldstein Dorothy and James Goodman The Samuel & Grace Gorlitz Foundation Bob and Mindee Green Douglas Green Jeffrey and Kim Greenberg Steven Greenberg and Avra Goldman Martin and Gloria Greenstein Gail Gregg Jane Grossman D & M Grumhaus Fund Ellen and Matthew Guenther Guilford Publications, Inc. Paul Gunther Murray & Susan Haber Charitable Foundation Daniel Haber and Ellen Cohen Samuel Haber Susan and Murray Haber Lynn Harman and Philip Coltoff Jack and Frances Harris Ed Hattler Deborah N. and Clifford B. Hendler Sally and Stephen Herman Margaret R. Heyer Mary D. Higgins Rosalind and Herb Hill Barbara and Stanley Hirsch Diane and Gary Hirsch Peter K. and Roberta Hirsch James C. Hurowitz, M.D. and Doreen Brettler, M.D. Allen I. and Valerie Hyman Indian Rocks Rotary Foundation, Inc. Maxine Isaacs Rabbi Richard Jacobs and Susan Freedman JJJ Family Foundation Jane and Robert Julius Richard and Elizabeth Kadin Sherry Kagan Segal Amer M. and Rana Kamal Myron M. Kaplan and Annette Hollander Karen Karniol-Tambour
By giving level
David E. and Anne L. Kendall Keith and Marissa Kenney Kesher Fund of the Cohen-Fruchtman-Krieger Family, Inc. Andrew Kim Jill Kirshner Philip Kislak Merrick R. Kleeman The Lenore & Howard Klein Foundation, Inc. Blake and Sevda Kleinman Ifat Knaan-Kostman and David Kostman Robert I. and Nancy Kohn Peter Kostmayer and Doug Kirn Susanna Lachs and Dean S. Adler Diana J. Lafer Jane Laffend Sherry and Jack Lahav Linda B. and David Lakhdhir Ronald and JoCarole Lauder Amy Laurie Bruce Lavine Patricia M. Lawrence Elanna A. and Andreas Lazar Maxime Lemieux Anna and Peter Levin Senator and Mrs. Carl Levin Robert and Barbara Levine Laurence H. Lewis Randall J. and Patricia Lewis Claire Lilienfield Paul A. and Dorothy-Sue Lotke Lois Lowry Nancy Maier Maine Principals Association Makoff Family Foundation Matthew Mallow and Ellen Chesler Helen and Carl B. Marbach Barbara and Joel Marcus Danny and Hazan Marmorstein Lani Martin The Helen R and Harold C Mayer Foundation Jeffrey and Beth Mendel John A. Mentis Friedrike Merck Charlotte S. Metcalf
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SEED PROFILE
meet NAISSA
Along with her sister Priscilla, co-founded CivilTEA, a mandatory program in her high school for students, staff, and teachers to engage in dialogue around issues of race, sexual identity, culture, beauty norms, and immigration, among other topics.
her SEEDS OF PEACE story began in 2015
Maine Delegation
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2017 Supporters Michael Dunitz Crisis Foundation, Inc. Jennifer Milazzo Lowell Milken Gaye Moelis and Stan Greenfield David and Lori Moore Morgan Stanley Foundation Jane E. and William M. Murray David & Inez Myers Foundation Lynda Myles Paul S. Nadler Family Foundation Joshua and Beth Nash Nathan & Associates James T. Nathan Garrett Neff Nicholas Negroponte Nelco Foundation Larry and Jillian Neubauer The Newman Triplets Foundation Jerrold Newman Scott and Wendy Newman Kristen and Amer Nimr Stephen A. Novick Morris and Nancy Offit Wayne S. and Dorothy Patterson Judy S. Peck Deborah R. Peikes and Robert A. Cohen Michael M. and Susan Perl Louis and Barbara Perlmutter Phillips-Green Foundation, Inc. Thomas and Elizabeth Pileggi Henry and Jean Pollak Marc Porter and James Hennessy Michael Posner and Deborah Korzenik Diana and Frederick Prince Pritchard Family Foundation The Pritzker Traubert Foundation Patricia Raber and Kenneth Max Hollis Rafkin-Sax and Ben Sax Deborah Ratner Salzberg and Michael Salzberg Nancy and Mark Ratner Richard and Bonnie Reiss Sue Resnick Riverdale Country School Ken Roach David R. Robinson
Joseph Rokacz Kenneth Rosenfeld and Jennifer Bixby James S. and Marcia B. Rosenheim Barbara L. Rosin Ruth Rowan and Brian Swanson Michele and David Rubenstein Pam and Paul Rubin Ronald and Marcia Rubin Kyla Ryman Amer and Elisabeth Sajed Phillip N. Saliba Herb Sambol Judith Sandick, M.D. and David C. Nutt, Sr. Jordan Saper and Jill Rittmaster Melissa Saphier Professor and Mrs. W. Earl Sasser The John E. Scharffenberger Trust Robert and Sylvia Scher Charitable Foundation Mark Schonberger and Nadine Shaoul Lisbeth B. Schorr Mark I. Schubin and Karen A. McLaughlin Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Eric and Erica Schwartz Ed Schwarz and Sarah Jane Jelin SeedMoney Felice H. Shapiro and William E. Cress Gil Shiva Moshe Shuster Diana Siegel Bonnie Sikowitz Jill Simon Bruce and Betsy Simons Mary G. and Alok Singh Jon J. Skillman and Luanne Selk Margaret Skinner David and Lois S. Slovik Katherine Orsini Slovik and Matthew Slovik Peter Sly Cris Smith Beth Snider and Mike Gretz Robert J. and Jodi Sokoloff Source of Hope Foundation Tracey and Shanin Specter Lee and Stephanie Spiegel
By giving level
Esta Stecher Richard and Penny Stevens Todd and Valerie Street Sebastian A. Stubbe David C. Stump Ellen Tarlow The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Barbara Toll Anne M. and James Topple Annie Totah Ben Tupper Twelve Twenty-One Fund Zehra and Mustafa Vahanvaty Walid and Susie Wahab Waterville Rotary Club Joanna Weiner and Justin Swartz Betty Werthan Wheelock Street Capital David D. Wildermuth Ambassador and Mrs. Frank G. and Judy Wisner Anne P. Wong William A. and Selina Woods Audrey D. and Jonathan W. Young Ivy Zelman Richard Ziegelasch Roy J. Zuckerberg
$500 to $999 Ikhlas S. Abdeljaber Howard L. and Nancy Lang Adler Tina and Clifford Adler Linda L. Albert Jane and Norman Alpert Laura Al-Wir John K. and Sharon B. Amdall Apple Lane Foundation Michael Barza and Judith Robinson Allan Baum and Frank Liberto David C. Baxter and Anne Anderson Aner Ben-Ami and Inbal Ben-Ami Bartal, Ph.D. Ezra and Shelley Berger Adam J. Bernstein and Maren Messing Michael D. and Ruth M. Berry
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2017 Supporters Deborah Bers and Denis McInerney Fred and Betty Bialek Alison Blackmore Matt and Nadia Bonner Cathy and Richard Boskey Terry and Denis Bovin Bradford White Corporation Dan Brajtbord Greg Brandner Nicci Brenninkmeijer Laurence N. Butler Ann S. Buxbaum Camp Pinecliffe Philip M. Cedar and Meryl F. Newman-Cedar Chelsea Town LLC Karen Cohen and Raymond Cohen Peter A. and Elizabeth S. Cohn Foundation, Inc. Louis Conforti and Laura Van Peenan Congregation Etz Chayim Congregation Shaarai Shomayim John Cortapasso Jeanne Corwin Michael and Laura Cutler Sean Dalesandro Omar Dapul Lawrence Dash Alan and Melissa Davidson Joel E. Davidson, Esq. Marcelo Decampos Sara G. Dent Carl Dietz Rakhee Ditta P. and G. Dominick Henry and Kathy Donner Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Adrienne Drinkwater Lawrence H. Dubois Nancy K. and Ira Dubois Kenneth and Nancy Duffy Elizabeth Duggal Taghipour and Alain Taghipour Linda and Josh Duhl Thomas J. Earley Bonnie E. Eletz
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Luisa M. Engel William H. and Anne Ewing James Fearon and Lisa Derrer Dr. and Mrs. Roy Feifer Michael S. Feldberg and Ruth L. Lazarus Charitable Trust Jack and Marsha Firestone Lori and Tom Florio Mike and Rebecca Freedman Douglas Frenkel and Marlene Weinstein Axel I. and Lauren Freudmann Charlotte Moss and Barry Friedberg David Friedman Jennifer M. Friedman Rosemarie and William Friedman Gail Furman Gandyr Family Foundation Daniela Gareh Farid and Emilie Gargour Faith Gay and Francesca Zambello James and Claire Gilbert Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Global Goods Partners The Global Peace Building Foundation Diane Glossman Jeremy S. Goldberg and Jenna Arnold Jocelyn and Aaron Goldberg-Schaible David Goldenberg Roger and Cindy Goldstein Anne Frances Goodrich Google Matching Gift Program Dev Gopalan Craig and Heidi Gorton Julie E. Greenberg and Ronald Chaney Jeffrey Gural Lawrence Hamdan Holly Hancock Steven and Shelly Harris Richard T. and Linda Hartman Dan Hirsch and Brenda Gruss Alice Hoffman Richard and Ann Hojel James S. and Zona F. Hostetler Cynthia B. Howland Benjamin Hurwitz Mamoun M. and Susan Hussein
By giving level
Anne O. Jackson Stephanie and Jeffrey Jacobs Tilia K. and Doug Jacobs Andre Jasse Jeanne E. Corwin Revocable Trust Ms. Kayce Freed Jennings The JMA Foundation Donald W. and Judith A. Johanson Peter Katona and Dorothy Mermelstein Katona David S. and Judy D. Katz Gary and Diane Katz John and Eileen Kim Harold Koplowicz and Linda Sirow Nicole Krantz Evelyn M. Kroehler Joel Kurtzberg Jackson Lam Amy Lange and Jane R. Newman Ruth Lazarus and Michael S. Feldberg Gary Levene and Deborah Eisenberg Carol G. Levin William and Linda Lewis Annabel and Manfred Lindenbaum Tom Lippman John and Sharon Loeb Cherie Loustaunau Richard and Nancy K. Lubin Barbara Lunde M382 Contracting Inc Leonard Majzlin Arnold Maltz and Aileen Louik Anthony E. and Sally Mann John W. Martiner Elizabeth McCandless Barbara and Al McConagha Katie McCormack John K. and Kristin O. McDonald Ari S. and Diana Medoff Melamed Foundation Zoe Mercer-Golden Albee Messing Alex Michaelides Sassan Mokhtarzadeh Ed and Linda Morse Thomas Nakashian
Seeds
Julie Nash Nancy and Daniel A. Neff Merle R. and Leonard M. Nelson Robert J. and Ann R. Neuman Jane R. Newman Charitable Trust Newmark Knight Frank Alice C. Nicolson Charles and Maryse O’Brien Donald and Jane Ocker David W. and Judy D. Osgood Stephen and Harley Osman Abigail Ostow JoAnn Ottman Randall C. and Elizabeth M. Outlaw Bruce and Nicole Paisner Rob Parahus Samuel S. and Ruth Perelson Richard and Cynthia Perkins Lynn and Joel Perlmutter Betsy Perry Hugh Phelps Roy W. and Mary Pneuman Abigail Pogrebin and David Shapiro Ted and Beth Poretz Michael B. and Eileen P. Posnick Nancy Posnick Jennifer and Jeffrey Price Anthony and Jeanne Pritzker Foundation Kerry Propper Seth Pross Quitobaquito Fund Debby Rager and Larry Malm Jose A. Ramos Betty P. and Michael Rauch Jane Reece Jane N. and Harvey L. Rich Nataly and Toby Ritter Albert Rodstein Matthew H. Rogers Larry D. and Caroline R. Roi Leslie Rose Barry and Caren Roseman Richard A. Rosen and Joyce E. Silberstang Michael and Patty Rosenblatt Stuart and Stephanie Ross Andrei Rotaru
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Rotberg Erica Rotstein Jeffrey M. and Susan Saffer Steven M. Safyer, M.D. and Paula Marcus, M.D. Jane and Munir Saltoun Adam Sansiveri Judy and Bruce Schroffel Harvey Schussler Jonathan Schwartz Lynn and John Scott Silberstein Foundation, Inc. Daniel Silverberg Mitchell L. and Jill K. Silverman Heidi and Mark Silverstein Andrew and Alice Simon Abraham and Marian S. Sofaer Christine and Aaron Solet Susan Sosnick Matthew Sosnow and Sara Trilling Kenneth S. Spirer and Joan Leitzer, M.D. Stairmasterz, Inc. Lenore Steiner and Perry Lerner Scot B. and Talia Sternberg Roger Strong Lisa G. and Scott Stuart Edward and Wendy Taffet Benjamin Tandowski Taylor Wiseman & Taylor Debra and Andrew Tenenbaum Sheldon Tepler Diala Thaher The Bovin Family Foundation The Harry and Flora Freund Memorial Foundation The Toby and Nataly Ritter Family Foundation Stephen J. Thomas Carol Thompson Rabbi Rachel Timoner Percy Turner Stacey and Will van der Veen Cynthia K. and Lee Vance John R. and Julia Ver Ploeg Carol and Alexander Vietor Roy S. Walzer
Irene M. and Lynn M. Weigel Ruth Wielgosz and Ben Edelman Oliver and Sara Wiener Bernice Wollman Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Woodcock David E. and Judith H. Woodman Nicholas F. Young and Siena Evans Michael and Barbara Zimmerman Susan F. Zinder
SEEDS
When Seeds lend their financial support, we are receiving gifts from those who know us best. Their contributions are a testament to the transformational experiences they have had at Camp and beyond. Jessie E. Anderson Sarya Baladi Colette Bloom Sarah L. Brajtbord Alex Cohen Jay Cohen Roy Cohen Sarah L. A. Erwin Samara Flug Natalie Frieder Michael J. Garber Perri Gould Keren Greenblatt Liav Hertsman Oppenheim Alison Ingalls Amer M. Kamal Sana Batool Kardar Karen Karniol-Tambour Shaina Katz Nicole Krantz Benjamin Krimmel Zachary Lachance Alia Lahlou Inbal Leibovits Julia Lemle Eldad Levy
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2017 Supporters Alexa Liautaud Erblin Mehmetaj Zoe Mercer-Golden Oron Michaeli Dana Naor Ella K. Neville David Oren Ninio Ahmed Nofal Amy Perkal Maayan Poleg Arbel Praag Stephanie Rivkin Samuel G. Ruchman Zachary H. Ruchman Koby Sadan Niall H. Saudi Amitai Sawicki Tamer Shabaneh Shani Shemesh Sharon Sydney L. Silverstein Matthew Slovik Robert Tanner Dean Teplitsky Tal Tsarfaty Sam Wheeler Jessica Yankulin Jessica Yarmuth Nicholas F. Young
PARENTS OF SEEDS
The parents of Seeds recognize the extraordinary perspectives their daughters and sons have gained. Their generous support is central to our financial health. Tom and Abby Abelson Julianna Acheson and John Field Eben and Susan Adams Daniel H. Adler Catherine M. Allegra and James M. Tanner Peter G. Amann, M.D. and Colleen Amann Melissa N. and Paul B. Anderson Christine and John Ashby Nadim Ashi and Marlene Kristoff
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Janice and Pierre Avignon Warren and Cindy Baker Rana and Albert H. Baladi R. Derek and Bonnie Bandeen Laina and Sarah Bay-Cheng Avi and Anat Ben David Eran and Etty Ben Dor Brian Benson and Amelia Gold Jon Benson and Pamela W. Lynn Joanne and Geoffrey Berman Lisa and Mark Bezos Dan Brajtbord Nancy Brajtbord Jonathan Brandon and Harriet Scheft Paul Broches and Julie Spain Leigh and Lawson Brown Darcie A. Bundy and Kenneth P. Cohen, Esq. Jeanne and Stuart Burd Fayth Centeno Erin S. and John Chase Aenne Brenninkmeyer Chene and Claude Chene Oya and Thomas W. Christopher Stacey and Chris Ciauri The Cirenza Family Dana S. and Neil Cohen David and Deborah L. Cohen Louis Conforti and Laura Van Peenan Brenda Cotsen and Jeff Benjamin Christine R. Covey Charles Crandall and Marian McGuire Paula and James S. Crown Kevin and Annemarie Curnin Louis and Kimberly D’Ambrosio Alan and Melissa Davidson Miriam and Joel Davidson Nancy Troy de Wit and Wim de Wit Leslie Dezer and Ricardo Salmon Anthony and Kimberly DiPietro Sarkis and Rita Djernazian Peter and Kelly Dufour Alessandra Durstine and Alec Lipkind James R. and Eileen R. Erwin Stacey and Ihsan Essaid Emilio and Regina Estela Dima and Walid Fakhry
Parents of Seeds
James Fearon and Lisa Derrer Esther Fein and David Remnick Lori Fields and Marlin Risinger, III Josephine and Lawrence Fink Eric Fisher and Rachel Mesch Lori and Tom Florio Sheryl and Jeff Flug Wendy M. and Samuel Frieder Paul Friedland and Page Herrlinger Mary S. and Tim Gagnon Joseph Gantz and Paula Blumenfeld Judy Rubin and Loren Gesinsky Dr. Jane Glass Jeff and Maryann Glidden Stephen Goldbas, D.O. Jeffrey Gould Mitchell and Julie Gould Bradley Graham and Lissa Muscatine Lois Perelson-Gross and Stewart Gross Deborah T. and Jon Gruelle Ellen and Matthew Guenther Karin and Moti Hamama Jamie and Haim Handwerker Tiffany and Marc Harris Deborah N. and Clifford B. Hendler Matthew and Melissa Hidek Peter K. and Roberta Hirsch Richard and Ann Hojel Andrew and Anne Ingalls Stephanie and Jeffrey Jacobs Neil D. and Heather Jamieson Narayan Kaimal and Elissa Grad Peter Katona and Dorothy Mermelstein Katona Deborah and James Kern Todd and Donna Korren Rebecca Laber-Smith Diana J. Lafer Michael and Amy Levinson Michael and Cheryl Lexton Judith and Marty Liebman Caroline Lynch and Michael Gubbins Christina and Guillaume Malle Jessica and Alan Mantel Robert Marx and Rena Krasnow Katie McGrath and JJ Abrams
SEED PROFILE
meet SAJIA
Senior, Mount Holyoke College
Millennial blogger
Founder of the Baale Parwaz Library at her high school in Kabul
her SEEDS OF PEACE story began in 2009
Afghan Delegation
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2017 Supporters James E. McInerny Douglas and Casey S. McKeown Cynthia P. and Thomas J. McNeil Lanie and Paul McNulty Michelle Mercer and Bruce Golden Doriane Miller Lindsay and Aaron Miller Richard and Ginny Moriarty Joshua and Beth Nash Lisa H. and Kevin Neville Jerrold Newman Deborah Newmyer Kristen and Amer Nimr Carole Parker and John Smedley Robert I. Patten and Theresa Patten Peter Pitegoff and Ann Casady Leticia Plate and Roy Germon Michael Posner and Deborah Korzenik Tal and Ariel Recanati Peter M. Reilly Sue Resnick Alexandra Reza Alexandra S. and William H. Roedy Louise Rosen Stanley Rosenzweig and Lauri Union Barbara L. Rosin Debra Rothenberg, M.D. and Richard Peterson Jeffery Rubin and Shoshana Sokoloff Pam and Paul Rubin Allan Ruchman and Amy Horbar Bruce Saber and Lisa Sotto Judith Sandick, M.D. and David C. Nutt, Sr. Jordan Saper and Jill Rittmaster Deborah and Howard Scher Ed Schwarz and Sarah Jane Jelin Robert D. Sege and Karen Victor Nancy and David Sharp Steven and Wendy Shenfeld Karen and Scott Shibles Rony and Catherine Shimony David and Lois S. Slovik Howard Sobel and Ileene A. Smith Eva and Ofir Sonesh-Kedar Tiziana and Ramez Sousou Teresa R. and Michael A. Stein
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Powhatan alumni, counselors & staff
Irene and Bruce Steinberg Elizabeth and Emanuel Stern Todd and Valerie Street Geoffrey and Diana Sturr Ed Suslovic and Jennifer Southard Marla and Robert Tanenbaum Peggy and David Tanner Nigel and Susie Taplin Cathy Taub and Lowell Freiberg Arn Tellem and Nancy Reiss Tellem Kevin Thurm and Suzanne Seiden Brigitte P. Trevidic and James M. Weinrott Zehra and Mustafa Vahanvaty Ali Velshi and Lori Wachs Betsy Werthan and Bart R. Schwartz Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher Megan and Russell Wiese Ambassador and Mrs. Frank G. and Judy Wisner Katie and Stephen M. Woods Audrey D. and Jonathan W. Young Sujatha and Kashif Zafar Barry and Jan R. Zubrow
POWHATAN ALUMNI
Powhatan alumni recognize that the spirit of Joel Bloom’s camp continues through Seeds of Peace. Stephen M. and Anita B. Adelson Alex Cohen Lawrence Dash Moses and Susan Feldman Philip Friedman, Ph.D. Ed Hattler Samuel G. and Irma B. Kahn Robert A. Korn Leslie and Nick Lewin Robert and Melissa Lewin Steve and Deirdre Lewin Jane and Kenneth Lieberthal Tom Lippman Paul A. and Dorothy-Sue Lotke Jack Melnick Jeffrey and Beth Mendel
Paul Rockower Alex and Carol Rubenstein Anthony Schaeffer and Katie Adams-Schaeffer Donald M. and Polly Schwartz Charles and Merle G. Shoneman Jonathan and Linda Tabas Arn Tellem and Nancy Reiss Tellem Jane and Bob Toll Kenneth and Laurie B. Walden
COUNSELORS AND STAFF
Watching the transformation of Seeds has a powerful impact on staff, many of whom are inspired to include Seeds of Peace in their personal giving. Rachel Abendroth Julianna Acheson Carol Adams Pious Ali Jessie E. Anderson Eva G. Armour Margery E. Arsham Cindy Avery, M.D. Aeshna Badruzzaman Ariana Barth Maja Bedak Deborah P. Belanger Jethro Berkman Adam J. Bernstein Alison Blackmore Sarah L. Brajtbord Austen Brower Ralph Brown, M.D. James Campbell Andrew Cedar Fayth Centeno Alex Cohen Janice Cohen Jay Cohen Matthew P. Courey
Gifts of Goods & Services
Rowena Crawford-Phillips Joel E. Davidson, Esq. Charles J. de Sieyes Matthew Devine Jason P. Drucker Sarah L. A. Erwin Chelsea Estevez Janet R. Fowle Ron Garber Dr. Jane Glass Stephen Goldbas, D.O. Sidney Goldman, M.D. Caitlin B. Golub, M.S. John F. Goodrich, M.D. Alicia Gordon Perri Gould Aliza Green Conor Griffin Rebecca Hankin Timothy Hawkins, M.D. Dafna Hochman Naomi Hornstein Anita B. Jones Annie Kelly Kristin Kentopp Aaron Kurman Zachary Lachance Alia Lahlou Daniel Large Patricia M. Lawrence Rev. James N. Lee Jr. Inbal Leibovits Joan Leitzer, M.D. Eldad Levy Leslie Lewin Nick Lewin Tracy Malloy-Curtis Larry Malm Justin McCallum Hannah McCormack Katherine McCormack Zoe Mercer-Golden Maren Messing Aaron Miller Jocelyn S. Mitchell Ross Mudrick
Matthew B. Nelson Ella K. Neville Steve Osborne, M.D. Marni N. Pearce Roy W. Pneuman Maayan Poleg Madeleine Pryor Debby Rager David Reckess Clarke Reeves Stephanie Rivkin Laura Rocker Paul Rockower Jessica Rohan Debra Rothenberg, M.D. Jesse R. Ryan Judith Sandick, M.D. Ben Schultz Manu Sharma Kevin Skolnik Matthew Slovik Jordan Solomon Matthew Spearing Amanda Stibel Suzy Sureck Robert Tanner Jacob Toll Benjamin Towbin Percy Turner Huberta von Voss-Wittig Dindy Weinstein Alina Yavorovskaya Nicholas F. Young
GIFTS OF GOODS AND SERVICES Peter G. Amann, M.D. and Colleen Amann Cindy Avery, M.D. Charles J. de Sieyes and Carol Ward Janet R. Fowle Stephen Goldbas, D.O. Timothy Hawkins, M.D. Hughes Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Inc.
PLANT SEEDS OF PEACE WITH YOUR GIFT ONLINE seedsofpeace.org/donate BY CHECK Seeds of Peace Attn: Development Department 370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1201 New York, NY 10017 MAKE A GIFT OF STOCK Contact Marni Pearce +1 (212) 573-8235 marni@seedsofpeace.org GIVE THROUGH A DONOR ADVISED FUND Contact Marni Pearce +1 (212) 573-8235 marni@seedsofpeace.org INCLUDE SEEDS OF PEACE IN A WILL or as a beneficiary of your retirement plan Contact Lele Levay +1 (212) 573-8239 llevay@seedsofpeace.org EXPLORE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS Contact Ross Mudrick +1 (212) 573-8270 rmudrick@seedsofpeace.org INTERNATIONAL GIVING Contact Jason Drucker +1 (212) 573-8048 jdrucker@seedsofpeace.org SUPPORT THE 2019 SPRING BENEFIT Contact Dindy Weinstein dindy@seedsofpeace.org FUNDRAISE THROUGH CROWDRISE Contact Emily Umansky +1 (212) 573-8270 eumansky@seedsofpeace.org Seeds of Peace is a registered 501(c) (3). Our Tax ID is #52-1814447. All gifts are deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.
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2017 Supporters Planned Giving Your will or trust is a reflection of your values. A gift by bequest through your will or living trust, or a gift through a retirement plan beneficiary designation, will create a legacy of hope and opportunity for future generations. A legacy gift reaffirms your belief that peace is indeed possible and sustainable. Many supporters choose to leave bequests in their wills or trusts. You may also name Seeds of Peace as a beneficiary of a retirement plan, life insurance policy, brokerage or bank
account as a generous way to support our shared vision. As you create or review your long-term financial plans, we hope you will consider creating a legacy of support for Seeds of Peace and the young leaders who are striving to create a peaceful and inclusive future. If you have included Seeds of Peace in your plans, please let us know. If would like to learn how to create your own legacy gift, please contact Lele Levay at (212) 573-8239 or llevay@seedsofpeace.org.
IN RECOGNITION Samuel J. Bellin*
Bobbie and Thomas Gottschalk
Mary Honor Rivin*
Macky Bennett*
Helen R. Grace*
Alice Soref
Paul Bernstein
Stanley Hirsch*
C. Michael and Joan Spero
Rosalind Biskind*
Dorothy Day Horowitz*
Martin I. Small*
Loretta Borstein*
Ellen Kagan*
Jane and Robert Toll
Kathryn W. Davis*
Betty Jo Lowe Krout*
Stella Vogel*
Ethel K. Duritz*
Eugene and Carolyn Mercy
Ruth Weisman*
Sue Carol Francis*
Arnold Nestle*
Anonymous (4)
Dan Frederick
Ruth Plotnick*
Abbie Freedman*
Charlotte W. Ritter*
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* Deceased
Global Leadership Council The Council and its two committees champion Seeds of Peace’s critical work and help grow the organization’s footprint. Members include Seeds and Seed parents, donors, and members of the business and philanthropic communities.
Grant Tanenbaum
George Khalaf
Eric Tanner
Nina Lahoud
Jason Thurm
Ned Lazarus
Jacob Toll
Julie Mandell
Jessica Yarmuth
Lani Martin
Hayley Flug
CORPORATE AND THOUGHT LEADERS COMMITTEE
Jane Masri
Sam Franklin
Leen Al-Alami (Co-Chair)
Natalie Frieder
Andrew Cedar (Co-Chair)
Rebecca Garland
Angela Homsi (Co-Chair)
Perri Gould
Aner Ben-Ami
Amer Kamal
Inbal Ben-Ami Bartal
Alexa Liautaud
Johan Berggren
Shira Mazor
Aenne Brenninkmeyer Chene
Zoe Mercer-Golden
Erin Segilia Chase
Alison Och
Devon Cohen
Benjamin Pollard
Rakhee Ditta
Katherine Pollock
Ron Garber
Stephanie Rivkin
Zachary Gidwitz
Rebecca Saber
Malvina Goldfeld
Boris Sharapan
Dan Grossman
Eden Tanenbaum
Lois Perelson-Gross
ALUMNI AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE Nicole Krantz (Chair) Lara Barak Jay Cohen Matthew Devine
Yossi Mekelberg Jennifer Miller Eric Norberg Amera Otaifa Deborah Pevenstein Hanoch Piven Donna Preddy Jesse R. Ryan Diala Saadeh Koby Sadan Ahmad Shami Ghada Sousou Anna Tunkel
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Advisory Board T.H. George H. W. Bush
Mrs. Kathryn W. Davis (1907-2013)
Sen. George Mitchell
T.H. William Jefferson Clinton
H.E. Shimon Peres (1923-2016)
Her Majesty Queen Noor
Dr. Sa’eb Erekat
Board of Directors Steven B. Gruber (Chair)
Christine R. Covey
Nancy Reiss Tellem
Tal Recanati (Vice Chair)
Louis D’Ambrosio
Jane Toll
Leila M. Straus (Vice Chair)
Jeremy Goldberg
Robert Toll
Raed Elkhatib (Secretary)
Bobbie Gottschalk
Janet Wallach
Vivek Bantwal (Treasurer)
Joel E. Jacob
Sandra S. Wijnberg
Karen Karniol-Tambour David Avital
Bruce Saber
Paul Bernstein (Emeritus)
Amin Badr-El-Din
Deborah Lafer Scher
Darcie Bundy (Emeritus)
Cynthia Baker Burns
Bob MacLeod
Joseph Gantz (Emeritus)
Richard Berman
Jordan Solomon
Michelle Mercer (Emeritus)
Scott Birnbaum
Tiziana Sousou
Eugene Mercy Jr. (Emeritus)
Robert C. Bordone
David Strasser
Lindsay Miller (Emeritus)
Matthew Courey
Sebastian Stubbe
James Orphanides (Emeritus)
Peggy E. Tanner
Samuel L. Samelson (Emeritus)
Arn Tellem
C. Michael Spero (Emeritus)
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Seeds of Peace Staff FOUNDER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
John Wallach (1943-2002)
Leslie A. Lewin
MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA
Bashar Iraqia
Lubna Al Qudwaa
Manager, Middle East Programs
Coordinator, Middle East Programs
Mirna Ansaria
Director, Middle East Programs
Mostafa Ismaila Danny Metzl
Coordinator, Middle East Programs
Co-Director, Facilitation (Middle East)
Tha’er Abdallah
Maayan Polega
Farhat Agbaria
Eyal Ronder
Accountant (Ramallah) Co-Director, Facilitation (Middle East) and Director, Parents Program
Orlando Arellano
Team Leader, Multinational Programs & Strategy
Farah Badoura
Coordinator, Middle East Programs
Claire Dibsi Ayed
Chief Officer, Legal & Business Affairs (Palestine) and Deputy Director, Parents Program
Sagar Gangurde
Director, Indian Programs
Ashraf Ghandoura
Manager, Alumni Engagement
Kyle Gibson
Deputy Director, Global Programs & Strategy
Director, Middle East Programs
Jason P. Drucker
Daniel Moses
Francis Edouard
Senior Manager, Development
Vice President, External Relations & Organizational Development Financial Reporting Accountant
Jonah Fisher Director, GATHER
Mohammed Isleema
Advisor, Palestinian Programs
Chief Officer, Legal & Business Affairs (Israel)
Catherine Joseph
Hussein Sheikh
Eric Kapenga
Omar Tayeha
Gioia Kelleher
Uraib Zalatimo
Lele Levay
Accountant (Mumbai) Advisor, Jordanian Programs Team Leader, Middle East Operations and Office Manager (Jerusalem)
Manager, Accounting
Specialist, Communications Coordinator, Administrative Deputy Director, Development
Deb Levy
Director, Communications
UNITED STATES
Chris Luggiero
Eva Armour
Associate, Communications
Greg Barker
Officer, Business Affairs
Sarah Brajtborda
Director, United States Programs
Director, Impact Manager, Facilitation Programs
aDenotes alumni serving on staff
Jenna Markowitz Reggie Miller
Director, Educator Programs
Ross Mudrick
Eliza O’Neil
Coordinator, US/UK Programs
Glenn Pastore
Director, Grounds & Maintenance
Marni Pearce
Senior Database Manager
Salonee Shrestha Staff Accountant
Kiran Thadhani
Director, Global Programs
Mark Tsigler
Staff Accountant
Emily Umansky
Associate, Development
Dindy Weinstein
Director, Individual Philanthropy
Timothy P. Wilson
Senior Advisor & Director, Maine Seeds Program
Alina Yavorovskaya
Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration, CFO
Director, Camp
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