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Leo Williams, serves as Chairperson of the Meadowbank Community Football Club in Scotland. Born in Edinburgh raised in Ipswich, Leo graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MA with honors in Arabic and Philosophy. He speaks fluent Arabic and has lived in, and traveled throughout, the Arab world. Football-wise, his loyalties are divided, supporting both Ipswich Town (English Championship) and Hearts FC (Scottish Premiership).
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Naomi Greenfield was Soccer for Peace's first Regional Manager, spearheading and organizing the Play for Peace tournament held at Harvard University in the spring of 2003. The event drew over 200 participants and scores of fans. Naomi is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and the Harvard School of Education. She currently resides in Boston and is a Creative Producer for FableVision Animation Studios.
Fayad Shalabi served as head soccer coach at each of Soccer for Peace’s first three summer camps, dating back to 2005. A former professional player and sanctioned coach, Fayad built the original soccer curriculum, hiring and training each of the assistant coaches. Fayad lives in the village of Dibouriya in north, central Israel.
Ma’ayan Castel A lifelong player and fan, Ma’ayan approached Soccer for Peace as a volunteer in 2005. So exceptional were her talent and dedication that Ma’ayan became camp director the next year, overseeing every facet of Camp Coexistence 2006. Camp began the night of the World Cup final, and three days later saw war breakout between Israel and Hezbollah. All the while Ma’ayan directed the largest gathering in Soccer for Peace history. A professional musician, Ma’ayan splits time between Tel Aviv and Boston.