Our Team of Peacebuilders 

Australia
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Inuka Tatton is the founder of the Coalition for Peace and Coexistence (CPC), a neutral platform dedicated to promoting dialogue and cooperation in the peacebuilding sector. At the age of eighteen, he independently organized two international conferences that included high-level speakers, including representatives of the United Nations, academics, journalists and popular leaders. Inuka Tatton founded the Coalition for Peace and Coexistence on June 11 (2025) and has overseen its expansion from 0-40 members and 0 to 20 partners. Inuka also serves as the Executive President of the Coalition for Peace (CfP), managing the growth of the international alliance. 

West Bank, Palestine

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Elias Nasri Jadallah Baboun resides in Bethlehem, West Bank. He serves as the Palestinian representative of CPC, and is the founder of the Youth Education Development Forum (YEDF) Association. With decades of experience in education, vocational training and community development, Elias is firmly committed to promoting dialogue, coexistence and opportunities for Palestinian youth and marginalized communities, driving CPC's mission of principle-based peacebuilding.

West Bank

Rameh Musmar is a Palestinian peacebuilding advocate, psychologist, and development expert from Nablus. He holds a Master's in Political Development and leads youth and education programs through his role in the Palestinian Ministry of Education and as Director at Taqadom. With experience in international dialogue across Europe and the Middle East, he has worked with organisations like Seeds of Peace and OneVoice. Rameh champions nonviolence, progressive values, and strategic activism for a just and peaceful Palestinian future.

Spain

David Villar Vegas is a scholar specialising in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the Complutense University of Madrid. He holds a PhD and has extensive experience in Middle Eastern affairs, focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As co-editor and contributor to the book "Israel y Palestina: reflexiones sobre el futuro y el legado de Oslo", he brings together diverse voices to critically examine the legacy of the Oslo Accords and explore pathways to peace. His work emphasises the importance of dialogue, mutual understanding, and academic rigour in addressing complex geopolitical issues. Beyond academia, he actively engages in public discourse to promote coexistence and a deeper comprehension of the region's challenges.

Israel

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Phil Saunders is chairman of the conflict transformation organisation Challenge, and Israeli chairman of the Path of Hope and Peace.  He is also co-founder of the Abrahamic Movement, co-founder of the Israeli-Palestinian Federal Forum, and co-recipient of the 2021 Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East.  Phil sees coalitions as crucial for collective impact.

West Bank, Palestine

Musa was born in the city of peace, Jerusalem, in 1987, and studied and graduated there. He is a doctor and writer. He has family in the West Bank and in Gaza. Musa joined the Forum in 2023, following his cousin Youssef’s death. Since then, he has lost more than 20 family members in Gaza during the war. Before joining the Forum, he struggled to believe in the idea of peace, as he understands bereavement to be a tragically common aspect of Palestinian life – Palestinians have lost not just families, but childhoods, education, and basic freedoms. However, since joining PCFF, he is focused on the values that he wants to see, and believes that to move the world towards justice and peace requires determination and hard work.

Israel

Steven Aiello is the Founder and Director of Debate for Peace, a pioneering Jewish–Arab youth leadership program that has engaged over 2,000 students from more than 70 cities through Model United Nations, interfaith delegations, and international exchanges. With extensive experience in peace education, youth dialogue, and interfaith initiatives, Steven has developed and led programs across Israel, Palestine, Europe, and the United States.

United States

Idan is a junior in high school in New York. He assumed the leadership role for Teens for Peace in the Middle East in 2024. Idan is very connected to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, having grown up as an Israeli-American and having travelled to the region many times. Idan is continuing the work of TPME by sharing and uplifting the perspectives of Israeli and Palestinian teens, as any hope for peace lies with his generation.

Israel
 

Itai Radberg is an LLM student and LLB graduate with professional experience in legal practice, political risk analysis, and open-source intelligence research. He has worked with international law firms and organizations, including Leigh Day and Broadway Intelligence Ltd., contributing to projects on human rights, strategic litigation, and Middle Eastern affairs. Fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, Itai brings a global perspective shaped by legal training in the UK and international placements in Europe and the Middle East.

Egypt

Omar is a MENA Political Analyst & Researcher with extensive experience in political risk assessment, conflict analysis, foreign policy, and economic development across the Middle East and North Africa. His career has been defined by a strong track record in policy research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic consulting, working with leading organizations, NGOs, and advisory firms on complex regional and global issues. Specializing in peacebuilding, international diplomacy, and wider MENA geopolitics,  he excels at conducting in-depth research, synthesizing complex political developments, and producing actionable insights for policymakers, diplomats, and advocacy groups. 
 

Germany

​Lara Farag studied Political Science and International Law and has worked with various NGOs and human rights organizations. She has extensive experience in project management across the Arab world, as well as in journalism, with a particular focus on Syria, Iraq, and Palestine. Peacebuilding has consistently played a central role in both her professional and personal life, which is why she is deeply committed to supporting and advancing meaningful peacebuilding initiatives.

Exiled from Gaza

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Jaser is a peacebuilder with over 15 years of experience in program management, policy analysis, and strategic engagement across post-conflict and development contexts. As a Yale Peace Fellow at the Jackson School for Global Affairs, he leads research on Gaza’s post-conflict recovery, focusing on governance, economic resilience, and policy solutions. Previously, he directed governance and empowerment programs with the Swiss diplomatic mission, where he worked closely with governments, diplomats, and international organisations. Fluent in Arabic, English, German, and Hebrew, Jaser brings deep cross-cultural expertise and a strong commitment to rebuilding communities and fostering sustainable change.

United States​

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Rebecca Sealfon is a writer and social media consultant based in the New York City area. She started Unity is Strength, an NGO focused on promoting and facilitating Israel-Palestine cross-party dialogue and maintaining one of the Internet’s largest communities focused on Israel-Palestine. She has a Master’s degree in evolutionary biology and computer science, and has published articles in the New York Daily News, Smithsonian magazine, and the Daily Beast. Rebecca is American Jewish, was raised in the Conservative movement, and is philosophically most aligned with Reconstructionism.

Australia​

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Eugene Samolin is an Australian author and peace advocate whose writing bridges science, spirituality, and human connection. A former jazz musician turned visionary thinker, his work explores healing, unity, and the spiritual foundations of coexistence.

Author of Rising Karma, a novel drawing on Jewish, Christian, and Islamic mysticism, Eugene examines truth, persecution, and the redemptive force of love — the same spirit that underpins his commitment to peacebuilding. Through Remnant Fire Press, he promotes understanding across faiths and cultures, aligning closely with CPC’s mission of dialogue, compassion, and shared humanity.