Our Team
At Peace First, we believe in the power of collaboration and community. Meet the incredible individuals who have shaped Peace First into what it is today. Each member of our team brings unique talents, perspectives, and dedication to our mission of empowering young people to create a more just and peaceful world.
Our Board
Jonathan Mandle
Corrum Capital Management, Board Co-Chair
Andrae Allen
Managing Director, BlackRock's Aladdin Product Group
A Erin Ruane
Board Executive
Hammed Kayode Alabi
Social Entrepreneur
Isaac Cudjoe
CEO, Peace First
Lavinya Stennett
CEO and Founder, The Black Curriculum
Melanie Habwe
Co-Chair of the Black Professionals Network for the Americas, BlackRock
Mohammad Sammour
Co-Founder MedeArts, Social Entrepreneur
Saumya Aggarwal
CEO and Co-Founder, Youth for Peace International
Winter BreeAnne Minisee
Social Impact Strategist
Our Staff
Dr. Isaac Cudjoe
CEO
I lead Peace First's global strategy and guide our team as they help accelerate and amplify the impact of young changemakers.
Nadia Posada
Marketing Communications Lead
I specialize in amplifying the unique voice of Peace First and sharing the inspiring stories of our community across digital platforms.
Obiye Emmanuel
Executive Assistant to the CEO
I provide administrative support by managing the CEO’s calendar, travel, expenses, and board activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Amy Burns
Senior Finance Manager
I support Peace First with grant processing, accounts payable, expenses, and budgeting to help implement efficiency and accuracy in the finance team.
Ernesto Chavezvaldivia
Podcast Host
I host Peace First’s podcast, Moments to Movements, where we explore the transformative stories of young changemakers turning moments of inspiration into powerful movements.
Fiona M
Intern
I assist the Marketing Communications Lead by contributing ideas, creating content, and developing strategies to boost engagement and reach a wider, more diverse audience.
Tim Shephard
Finance Manager
I support payment processing, grant processing, and manage financial accounts for Peace First.
Zachary Tombo
Research Fellow
I help lead research that explores youth-led solutions. My work bridges public health, community solutions, and global health analytics.
Philip Barton
Digital Strategy & Innovation Fellow
I help translate our vision and resources into a structured technical framework that enhances our offerings for changemakers.