Suheir Freitekh holds an MA in International Studies from Birzeit University and hasengaged in peace studies at Haifa University. She has significant experience in bothgovernmental and nongovernmental organizations and has contributed to variousinternational initiatives. Currently she is the Palestine Representative for the PeaceConsultancy Centre in Washington, D.C., which aims to promote a just and lastingresolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. She also serves as the regional coordinatorfor the Rotary Peace Fellows Alumni Association.. Suheir Freitekh is a member of the PIJ editorial board.