Meet Our New LFFP Team Staff Members!
We’re thrilled to welcome amazing new staff members to the LFFP family! Each also serves as a Peace Coach at our sites, bringing curiosity, creativity, and big hearts to everything they do:
We’re thrilled to welcome amazing new staff members to the LFFP family! Each also serves as a Peace Coach at our sites, bringing curiosity, creativity, and big hearts to everything they do:
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Sam Alves — Communications Coordinator and Peace Coach
Hometown: Arlington, Virginia Education: Virginia Tech — B.A.: Sports Media & Analytics; Minors: French & Language Sciences Sam brings a love of storytelling and community to his work at Little Friends for Peace. As a trombone player through college, he believes that peace is like a major chord, where different voices come together in harmony to make a beautiful sound. For Sam, a peaceful world is one where people's differences are celebrated rather than used to divide, where everyone’s gifts are recognized, and respect guides our interactions. He is especially excited to coach and learn from children and neighbors of all backgrounds in the DMV, sharing in their curiosity, humor, and joy. One of Sam's favorite peace heroes is Fr. Daniel Berrigan, SJ, who showed that the only loving response to violence is peace, friendship, and joy. He hopes to share in Fr. Berrigan’s courage, wit, unwavering respect for life —and his love of that ice cream! |
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Brigid Dunn — Volunteer Coordinator and Peace Coach
Hometown: Carlinville, Illinois Education: University of Notre Dame — B.A. Global Affairs and Arabic Brigid believes that understanding the interconnectedness of people and cultures is key to creating a more inclusive and equitable world and brings a passion for justice, collaboration, and compassion to Little Friends for Peace. For Brigid, a peaceful world is one where the dignity of every individual is honored, communities rely on one another, and people work together to solve shared challenges. She is excited to grow in her own peacebuilding journey while helping others discover the power of empathy, collaboration, and collective action. Brigid draws inspiration from St. Oscar Romero, who fearlessly advocated for the poor and stood against oppression in El Salvador, even at the cost of his life. His unwavering dedication to justice and compassion reminds Brigid that standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity, can change the world. Whether organizing volunteers, coaching, or learning from those around her, Brigid carries a spirit of curiosity, courage, and hope to LFFP, ready to build bridges and foster peace wherever she goes. |
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Philip Krabill — Assistant Program Coordinator
Hometown: Elkhart, Indiana Education: Eastern Mennonite University B.A.: Peacebuilding & Development | Bible, Religion, & Theology M.A.: Conflict Transformation Philip has a big heart for people and a deep curiosity about the world around him. He believes that understanding both human communities and faith traditions can help build bridges and bring people closer together. For Philip, a peaceful world begins with recognizing the humanity in one another. He dreams of a world where people choose nonviolence, listening replaces judgment, and respect extends not only to each other but also to the earth that sustains us. Philip draws inspiration from Corrie ten Boom, who courageously protected Dutch Jews during World War II. Her faith, courage, and unwavering belief in human dignity remind him that even small acts of compassion can ripple outward to change the world. Whether studying, sharing stories, or learning from others’ experiences, Philip carries a spirit of curiosity, kindness, and hope. He is eager to continue growing, listening, and building peace—one relationship at a time. |
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Noa Ortiz — Communications & Creativity Coordinator
Hometown: Quito, Ecuador Noa envisions a peaceful world as a place alive with many colors, each reflecting the uniqueness of every being. She imagines communities where belonging is nurtured, people are valued for the love in their hearts rather than possessions or appearance, and systems care for all citizens unconditionally. In her vision, humanity embraces interdependence over individualism, caring for one another and for Mother Earth as our shared home. With LFFP, Noa looks forward to sharing her creative gifts to support the mission of equality and peace. She hopes to contribute in both “little” and “big” ways, using her imagination and vision to help build spaces of connection and care. Noa draws inspiration from Violeta Parra, the Chilean singer and poet whose art challenged injustice and called for unity. From her, Noa learned the power of words and creativity as tools for resistance and social change. Rooted in compassion and creativity, Noa brings a spirit of vision and hope to LFFP’s mission of building peace—one person, one community at a time. |