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Leadership Team
The Play for Peace leadership team—comprised of our executive director, board of directors, and team of advisors—ensures that the organization stays on mission and works diligently toward our vision.
Executive Director
Sarah Gough, MSW, is Play for Peace’s Director enjoying over 20 years field work with youth in diverse settings. Involved with Play for Peace since 2001, Sarah co-authored “Peacecircles” (2013) and has facilitated training and workshops in experiential peace education around the world. Through Sarah’s leadership Play for Peace has grown to include thousands of children, youth and adults in over 40 countries.
Board of Directors
Linda Hartman-Reehl, MSLOC
Chair
Senior Consultant
Rev. Dr. Karen McKinney
Co Vice Chair
Chief Equity Officer, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Dr. Mark Havens
Secretary
Owner, Accessible Adventures, Inc.
Kevin Creely
Treasurer
Senior Consultant
Michael Terrien
Co-founder, Co Vice Chair
Ron Kovich
Director
Tom Numbere Jr.
Director
Knowledge Management and Healthcare Services Consultant, PCG Consulting Group International
Mona Kesar
Director
Immigration Attorney
Advisors
Craig Dobkin
Co-founder & Master Trainer
Elisa Huang
Sales Director, Business Solutions
Janet McDonnell
Children's Book Artist & Activist
janetmcdonnell.com
Dr. Hema Pokharna
Collaboration and Transformation Professional Coach
Director, Journeys of Life
Our Founding Story
Play for Peace is having an impact in communities in conflict around the globe!
97%
Youth and adult leaders feel that Play for Peace helps them feel more moments of joy and hope.
92%
Youth and adult leaders feel that they are a more compassionate person since joining Play for Peace.
85%
Play for Peace youth leaders report having made more friends from different backgrounds since joining Play for Peace.
83%
Residents surveyed feel that Play for Peace helps their communities be more compassionate.
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