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Last Updated on December 4, 2025.

WASHINGTON — Win Without War and Win Without War Education Fund are excited to announce their next chapter as they begin their 24th year of working for a more peaceful and progressive U.S. foreign policy. 

On November 7, Executive Director Sara Haghdoosti will be stepping down after more than five years with the team, including nearly four as Executive Director. The Win Without War and Win Without War Education Fund Boards will be announcing a transition plan shortly. During the transitionary period, Deputy Director Shayna Lewis will be running day-to-day operations. 

“While Sara will be deeply missed, we’re excited for her to take this next step,” said Shayna Lewis. “I’m confident in the team’s ability to stay the course and keep working to build a world where people are safe, no matter what the Trump administration throws our way.” 

Speaking about her experience at the organizations, Sara Haghdoosti said, “It has been the honor of a lifetime working at Win Without War, and amplifying the voices of our hundreds of thousands of activists across the country that want to see solutions instead of war and violence.”

“We are deeply grateful for Sara’s exceptional leadership and tireless advocacy for a more peaceful world. Win Without War has grown tremendously under Sara’s stewardship, and the work she and the team have accomplished has provided a much-needed beacon of hope in these dark times,” said Win Without War Board Member Stephen Miles. 

Win Without War will be hosting an event in Washington, DC to recognize and celebrate Sara’s service to the organization later this year. Details to follow. 

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Win Without War and its sister organization, Win Without War Education Fund, are a diverse network of activists and national organizations working for progressive foreign policy in the United States.

November 5, 2025