Negar Abay is a Discourse Officer with the U.S. Baha’i Office of Public Affairs with experience advancing collective learning on issues related to the betterment of humanity in the areas of narrative change, peacebuilding, religion in society, the advancement of women, community-building and education for social change. She brings more than 15 years of experience—most recently as an expert on Women, Peace and Security at the U.S. Institute of Peace—in relationship-building, research, facilitation, and program development. With a Ph.D. in International Education Policy and M.A. in Human Geography, Negar’s work has engaged changemakers and communities across the United States and globally.