Institute for Faith-Based Diplomacy
Board and Directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brian Cox
President
An ordained Episcopal Priest and 30-year veteran of Faith-Based Diplomacy, Developer of the Faith-Based Reconciliation process.
Dana Moldovan
Board Member
Founding partner of a high-tech company, trained conflict resolution professional, and full-time humanitarian.
Bassam Ishak
Board Member and Senior Diplomatic Team
Activist and President of Syriac National Council of Syria, for the protection and rights of Syrian minorities.
Cynthia Drennan
Board Member and Chief Financial Officer
Over 30 year history in banking and church administration. Involved in Faith-Based Reconciliation for over 20 years.
Tana Maples
Secretary to the Board
Over 30 years as a legal secretary, currently working for Van Ness and Feldman in Washington, D.C.
Daniel Philpott
Board Member
Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame. Author of numerous books and journal articles on political reconciliation and faith-based social justice.
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Daisy Simwawa
Ireland
Professional Qualified Accountant for over 14 years. Involved in Church and Ministry leadership for the past 16 years. Part of Jewish-Christian Relations and Faith-Based reconciliation in Ireland.
Luke Gasiorowski
Israel
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Executive Director of Helping Hand Coalition, dedicated to supporting Holocaust survivors and other vulnerable populations. Born in Poland, made Aliyah to Israel in the early 1990s. Commander, IDF search and rescue unit. Leads media production initiatives to highlight Israel’s global significance and create a lasting impact on lives across the nation.
Ramzan Khan
India
Seasoned lawyer from Leh, Ladakh, India. Vice President of Anjuman Moin Ul Islam, representing the Sunni Muslim community in Leh Ladakh. Regional Director of IFBD India and Ladakh, with over 20 years of experience in Faith-Based Reconciliation.
Japhet Mphande
Zambia
Reformed Church pastor and educator in Zambia.
Ciprian Gheorghe-Luca
Romania
Ph.D. in public theology from Aurel Vlaicu University in Arad. Has held numerous leadership roles in both the public and ecclesiastical sectors, most recently serving as Headmaster of the Emmanuel Pentecostal Theological High School in Bucharest. Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Christian Center.
IFBD INDIA TEAM
Ramzan Khan
Regional Director
Lawyer in Leh located in Ladakh/Kashmir in India, and a key part of the Faith-Based Reconciliation workshop in Kargil.
Tsering Tsomo
Ladakh Team Member
Government employee. 20 years with IFBD.
Iftikhar Bazmi
Jammu & Kashmir Team Leader
Tamana Slathia
Jammu & Kashmir Team Leader
Development consultant based in Jammu and Kashmir, India, with 11 years of experience in conflict tranformation and reconciliation. Heads a youth-led organization to develop leadership in communities, rooted in indigenous values. Co-led the #IWillGoOut movement in India to reclaim public spaces for women and marginalized communities.
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Nissar Hosein
Ladakh Team Member
Saira Parveen
Ladakh Team Member
Muzzafar Hussain
Ladakh Team Member
Basit Jamal
India Team Member
Neeraj Rathore
Madhya Pradesh Team Leader
Mrinalini Martin
West Bengal & Northeast Team Leader
Alino Swu
West Bengal & Northeast Team Member
Sourajit Gosh
West Bengal & Northeast Team Member
IFBD ZAMBIA TEAM
Japhet Mphande
Regional Director
Reformed Church pastor and educator in Zambia.
Mike Chirambo
Zambia Team Member
Public Relations Officer, engaged in shaping public perceptions and enhancing organizational reputation at CarVer Zambia. Background in PR, administration and research. Passion for bridging cultural gaps and fostering diplomatic relations.
Joshua Mwanza
Zambia Team Member
Associate Strategy Consultant with the Ministry. Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies, with a major in Peace and Conflict Studies. Passionate advocate for social justice, fostering peaceful environments, and resolving conflicts. Establishing an NGO to advocate for family building and values.
Masauso Nyirenda
Zambia Team Member
Executive Director of Helping Hand Coalition, dedicated to supporting Holocaust survivors and other vulnerable populations. Born in Poland, made Aliyah to Israel in the early 1990s. Commander, IDF search and rescue unit. Leads media production initiatives to highlight Israel’s global significance and create a lasting impact on lives across the nation.
IFBD ISRAEL TEAM
Ramzan Khan
India
Lawyer in Leh located in Ladakh/Kashmir in India, and a key part of the Faith-Based Reconciliation workshop in Kargil.
Japhet Mphande
Zambia
Reformed Church pastor and educator in Zambia.
Ciprian Gheorghe-Luca
Romania
Ph.D. in public theology from Aurel Vlaicu University in Arad. Has held numerous leadership roles in both the public and ecclesiastical sectors, most recently serving as Headmaster of the Emmanuel Pentecostal Theological High School in Bucharest. Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Christian Center.
IFBD USA TEAM
Daisy Simwawa
Ireland
Professional Qualified Accountant for over 14 years. Involved in Church and Ministry leadership for the past 16 years. Part of Jewish-Christian Relations and Faith-Based reconciliation in Ireland.
Luke Gasiorowski
Israel
Executive Director of Helping Hand Coalition, dedicated to supporting Holocaust survivors and other vulnerable populations. Born in Poland, made Aliyah to Israel in the early 1990s. Commander, IDF search and rescue unit. Leads media production initiatives to highlight Israel’s global significance and create a lasting impact on lives across the nation.