Joel Braunold

Joel Braunold is a seasoned professional in the field of peacebuilding and public policy, with a strong focus on the Middle East region.

He has held prominent roles including Managing Director at the S Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace and Executive Director of the Alliance for Middle East Peace, where he made significant contributions in peacebuilding initiatives.

Joel has an extensive background in consulting for various organizations, funds, and foundations on public policy matters related to violence prevention and peacebuilding, both domestically and internationally.

His impactful work has been recognized globally, with features in distinguished publications such as the New York Daily News, the Guardian, the Huffington Post, the Hill, and the Daily Beast.

Joel Braunold is an esteemed alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, having studied Public Policy, National Security, Cyberlaw, US elections, and digital strategy.

He also holds a BA (Hons) in Philosophy from the University of Bristol, showcasing his diverse educational background.

As a renowned lecturer, he has shared his expertise at prestigious institutions including the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, National Defense University, Loyola Marymount University, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and Bar Ilan University.

Noteworthy accolades include receiving the Avi Schaefer Peace Innovation Prize, being a senior fellow for the Alliance for Youth Movements, and holding Honorary Life Membership to the National Union of Students (UK).

Joel Braunold's commitment to peacebuilding extends to his board membership at the Alliance for Peacebuilding and chairmanship of Friends of Amal Tikva, a Jerusalem-based NGO dedicated to capacity building in the peacebuilding sector.

His leadership abilities were recognized by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, where he was selected as an Emerging Leader in 2018, and he currently serves as a term member of the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations.