Mahdi Yahya is the Founder and Chairman of Peace of Art (PoA). His background as a graphic designer and humanitarian activist inspired him to create PoA as a response to the segregation, enmity, and violence his region faces on a daily basis. He has been invited to speak at the European Parliament on the International day of Democracy representing the Middle East, and at national and international forums and programs including Adenaur-Stiftung Leadership Program and the UNDP Youth Leadership Program (YLP3), selected by The emirates TV AL AAN as one of 7 youngchangemakers in the arab world. He has implemented several workshops in peace-building, reconciliation, conflict resolution, and coexistence using arts with youth, including the “Arts and Culture in Peace-Building” workshop which he delivered at the EMPOWER 2019 forum in Qatar. And he has managed numerous projects including PoA’s “Art Against Discrimination” initiative.

email: admin@peaceofartinternational.org

Vera is the President and Co-founder of Peace of Art. She is a musician and a trainer with experience working with children and youth from varying backgrounds and she comes from a multi-cultural and multi-religious family herself. She majored in software engineering. She has been the coordinator and project manager for several peace and arts projects within Peace of Art. She was invited to the United Nations Head Quarters in New York to represent Peace of Art, and was a speaker in Asilah Arab forum in Morocco. Vera is the alumna of the Youth Leadership Program (YLP6) with UNDP and the Intercultural Leaders Network with UNAOC.

email: president@peaceofartinternational.org

Paige Webley is the Executive Director for Peace of Art.

She is passionate about finding innovative, and timely solutions for peacebuilding and conflict transformation, especially with youth.

In 2009 she began working on fundraising and grant writing for different youth empowerment initiatives around the world.

Today she works and travels to the places and spaces where her skill set can be utilized with the main goal: create a world where our current and future generations can live without war and violence.

email: paige.webley@peaceofartinternational.org

Ebrahim Yehya is the program officer at Peace of Art in Lebanon, with expertise in art direction, film production, and human rights. He coordinates diverse youth projects, facilitates workshops, and has written reports and contributed to writing the National Report on FoRB, Lebanon. He managed projects like "Arts Elevate Societies", "We Play for Peace". He is a professional trainer in peace-building, conflict resolution, body language, storytelling and human rights.

email: executive.lb@peaceofartinternational.org

Fatima Krounby is the financial Officer at Peace of Art, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to the organization. With a strong educational foundation in finance and accounting, Fatima possesses a unique blend of financial acumen and human resources knowledge, making her a valuable asset in the management and development of the workforce.

email: finance@peaceofartinternational.org

Salah is the Jdeideh Branch Director at Peace of Art- jdayde center, he is responsible as well of the media department of the organization. He started as a musician and piano trainer in 2016 and has since held roles as a media officer and IT technician. With a background in Cyber security, he is now pursuing Business Administration and Economics. Salah's 12-year piano journey adds depth to his work, inspiring positive change through art and digital technology.

email: branch.jd@peaceofartinternational.org

Souheir Ghannam is the administrative assistant and communications officer at Peace of Art, with a major in psychology. Her experience lies in overseeing and supporting youth projects, and engaging with participants through effective communication. Souheir is also involved in implementing participatory action research under the Civic Horizons program.

Email: info@peaceofartinternational.org

Sabah Houwayji is the HR & Procurement Officer at Peace of Art. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lebanese American University (LAU), achieved through a prestigious USAID full scholarship. Currently pursuing her Master's Degree at USEK, Sabah has demonstrated leadership as a scout leader and President of the Safety Awareness Club at LAU.

E-mail: hr@peaceofartinternational.org