Jessica became involved with AFSC in 2004 doing peacebuilding/anti-war organizing as the Development Coordinator with United for Peace and Justice. She has been an AVP facilitator since 2007 and has facilitated workshops in the US, Palestine and Jordan with AVPUSA and AVP International. She is a writer and non-profit consultant in fundraising, marketing and arts administration.

Member, Portland Friends Meeting (Maine). Mostly retired consultant with continuing involvements regarding improved practice in anti-corruption, strengthening democracy, and international peacebuilding. Mediator, facilitator and trainer. Board Recording Clerk. Past member of Governance Committee, Board Program Committee, and International Programs Executive Committee. Previous Board terms in 1990s and 2000s. Past member of various New England Regional national and international committees.

Although I was born and raised in western South Dakota, I’ve lived, worked, and studied in Colorado, Panama, Germany, and Washington D.C., among other locations, which has contributed greatly to my understanding of differences and helped develop my worldview.  I now live with my husband in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where I am a member of Yardley Friends Meeting.

Miranda Cleland is a Research Analyst with AFSC's Action Center for Corporate Accountability.

Ammar AbuZayyad is AFSC's Middle East Regional Director.