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Leadership Team
The Play for Peace leadership team—comprised of our Executive Director, Board of Directors, Roundtable and The Council—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” 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
Board Chair
Senior Director, Fresenius Kabi USA
Rev. Dr. Karen McKinney
Board Co Vice Chair
Chief Equity Officer, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Michael Terrien
Co-founder, Board Co Vice Chair
Dr. Mark Havens
Board Secretary
Owner, Accessible Adventures, Inc.
Kevin Creely
Board Treasurer
Controller, Serenity Home Healthcare Inc
Ron Kovich
Board Director
Tom Numbere Jr.
Board Director
Founder & CEO, PCG Consulting Group International
Mona Kesar
Board Director
Immigration Attorney, Law Office of George D. Hepner III
Elisa Huang
Board Director
Business Lead, Google
Roundtable
- Craig Dobkin
- Bruce Dobkin
- Alex Obriecht
- Craig Zablocki
- John Dillon
- Brian Barhaugh
- Sanford Tollette
- Chaun Pidgeon
- Joanne Finegan
- Deb Kulcsar
- Christina Gass
- Gene Warshafsky
- Jeff Opiekun
- Hugh Fitzpatrick
- Hal Shanis
- Pete McDowell
- Ken Thompson
- Margot Wholey
- Hal Kuzwara
The Council
Coming Soon!
Advisors
Craig Dobkin
Co-founder & Master Trainer
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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