Sara Haghdoosti (she/her) is the Executive Director of Win Without War and Win Without War Education Fund, a diverse network of activists and organizations working for a more peaceful, progressive U.S. foreign policy.  A foreign policy expert with a unique background in political organizing and campaigning, Sara has spent more than a decade advocating for diplomatic solutions over failed military responses to crises involving nuclear non-proliferation, climate change, women’s rights, and democracy. At Win Without War, Sara leads day-to-day operations, development, and organizational strategy. She previously worked at the Mozilla Foundation, Change.org, and GetUp Australia. Sara brings a unique voice to foreign policy discourse as a Muslim woman who navigates the halls of power in Washington, works with grassroots organizations around the country, and has personally felt the impacts of harmful foreign policy, including the Trump administration’s Muslim Ban policy. Her debut novel is Sunburnt Veils, the story of a young Muslim woman activist in Australia.

As Deputy Director, Shayna (she/her) mobilizes more than half a million activists to find their connection to a bold, progressive foreign policy vision — and then work to make that world a reality. She has spent most of her life, either through career or volunteer activism, focused on advancing reproductive health and human rights. Previously, Shayna served as the Senior Advocacy Advisor at the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and was president of UUSC’s UNITE HERE! Local 2661. She received a J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Arizona. Shayna is currently a YP Ambassador at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. When not at work, she’s learning to embrace Chicago’s lake effect and spends her free time building many, many, many playlists, or with her nose in a book.

As Policy Director, Sam (he/him) analyzes foreign policy issues; writes and speaks on the future of progressive foreign policy, and works closely with advocates, experts, and grassroots partners to advance a progressive foreign policy agenda. Before Win Without War, he worked at the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, researching security and humanitarian issues in Mozambique. Sam also has an extensive journalism background analyzing security policy from a progressive perspective, including as the writer of the Critical State newsletter and as a founding editor of Fellow Travelers Blog. Sam holds a Masters in Public Affairs from Columbia University and a Bachelors in History and Political Science from Boston College. Outside of work, he can be found reading, watching soccer, or staring, brow furrowed, at a crossword puzzle.

As Operations Manager, Abbey (she/her) supports the operations and administrative functions of the organization. Before joining Win Without War, Abbey worked in atrocity prevention and community organizing with the Never Again Coalition. Abbey holds a BA in Peace and Conflict Studies and Religious Studies from Colgate University. Abbey enjoys hiking, concerts, and crafting.

Julien Marvin Gomez (they/them) is a digital & media strategist from the Lone Star State, with experience in media relations, copywriting and editing, effective digital communication strategies, email campaigns, and more. Their background in non-profit and political/advocacy communications, plus their own lived experiences, helps them approach their work with equity, mindfulness, and empathy. Their work and activism have been noticed by organizations such as Equality Texas and ACLU of Texas, along with bylines in the Houston Chronicle, and featured in Autostraddle and OutSmart Magazine. Outside of work, Julien is either volunteering or practicing their yoga.

As Government Relations Associate, Sofia (she/her) engages Congress, the administration, and activists on U.S. foreign policy. She previously worked as a lobbyist on nuclear risk reduction and Pentagon budgeting issues with the Friends Committee on National Legislation. Before that, she got her BA in Political Science and Asian Languages and Civilizations from Amherst College. She’s particularly interested in the opportunities and obstacles posed by emerging technologies like AI-enabled capabilities for international diplomacy and national security policy. When she’s not reading up on the latest policy news, you can find her running, checking out a concert, or talking herself out of buying a new book.

Harrison Mann is a Senior Fellow at Win Without War. A former U.S. Army major and executive officer of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Middle East/Africa Regional Center, Harrison resigned in protest of his office’s support for Israel during its Gaza campaign. He previously served as a Middle East all-source intelligence analyst and led a crisis cell coordinating intelligence support for Ukraine. Prior to DIA, he worked at the U.S. Embassy Tunis Office of Security Cooperation and led Army Civil Affairs teams combatting regional smuggling under U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) in Bahrain.

As Policy Associate, Afreen Minai (she/her) conducts research and writes on a broad spectrum of foreign policy issues. She is especially interested in US-China relations, US militarism in the Middle East, and the intersection of domestic and foreign policy. Before Win Without War, Afreen served as the Militarism and Human Rights Program Assistant at the Friends Committee on National Legislation, where she advocated for more just and humane US foreign policy. She graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s in Government and Politics. In her free time, Afreen can be found attending flea markets, blasting music through her headphones, or taking a nap.

Sana Motorwala is the Fall ‘24 Scoville fellow at Win Without War Education Fund, where she works alongside the Policy team to research escalating conflicts, specifically in regard to the Middle East. Sana graduated from the University of Florida in 2024 with a Bachelor’s in International Studies with a regional focus in the Middle East and a secondary focus in Asia. During her time in college, Sana explored topics relating to colonization, ethno-religious conflict, migration and refugees in the Middle East, and Arabic linguistics. She has conducted research as an undergraduate exploring the relationship between settler colonialism and language maintenance as it relates to Algeria. Outside of work, Sana enjoys exploring DC, watching anime, and attending concerts.

Samhita Saquib is the Executive Associate at Win Without War, engaged in the organization’s leadership and operations to advance progressive foreign policy. Before joining Win Without War, she spent a decade managing climate projects, focusing on environmental justice initiatives. She also worked with humanitarian and anti-war organizations, providing leadership and strategic direction. Samhita holds a degree in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Outside of work, she enjoys doing crafts like crocheting, pottery, and making costumes. She also loves Thai food, boba, and traveling.