Staff Bios

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Elea Mihou, Executive Director
Elea holds a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the University at Buffalo. Before coming to Buffalo, she was deeply involved in anti-racist organizing and advocacy in Cincinnati. Her knowledge of the interconnectedness of all progressive social movements and coalition-building skills have been an enourmous asset to the Peace Center.

Victoria Ross, Peaceful Conflict Resolution Coordinator
Vicki has a masters in Social Work from Boston University and a masters in International Developmental Economics from Tufts University. She is dedicated to fostering healthy changes for children and families through individual, group, and or community processes, and collaborating with agencies and individuals to promote increased family and community well-being. Vicki currently runs Camp Peaceprints, a peace and social justice summer camp for children, with Vivian Waltz from the Sister Karen Center. She is also working with the Stop the Violence Coalition to bring "Peace Jam", a program designed by Nobel Prize winners for youth, to Buffalo.

Irene Morrison, Assistant to the Director
Irene is a recent alumni of Buffalo State College with a degree in English. She plans to get her PhD in Feminist Literary Theory and Criticism in the distant future. Irene also serves as secretary on the Coordinating Board, co-chairs the Fundraising and Membership Committee, is the acting chair of the Peace Action Taskforce, and the acting chair of the local peace, justice, and anti-war (PJAW) coalition. She also maintains the website.