Leadership
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association® (also known as EnPAx®) is guided by a Board comprising leading practitioners and researchers working at the intersection of environment, conflict, and peace. Each Board member is active in Association activities, with a dedicated portfolio of responsibilities. Board members serve three-year terms, which are staggered to ensure stability.
Meet the members of the 2025 Board of Directors of EnPAx®:
Erika Weinthal
President
Lauren Risi
Vice President
Larry Swatuk
Vice-President
Päivi Lujala
Treasurer
Ken Conca
Director
Alec Crawford
Director
Janet Edmond
Director
Julia Gorricho
Silja Halle
Director
Tobias Ide
Director
Shanna N. McClain
Director
Juliane Schillinger
Director (Young Professionals)
Paula Gutierrez Martinez
Director (Latin America & Caribbean)
Sarah Njeri
Director (Africa)
Asim Zia
Director (Asia & Pacific)