Peace Ministries Welcomes New Team Member

We are pleased to announce that we recently created and filled a new position—Assistant Executive Director. Peace Ministries marked its 10th anniversary in March 2024. As we enter our second decade, we see increased opportunities to support and advocate on behalf of the sponsored ministries, and this new position will provide increased capacity to expand programs in support of mission.

Aileen Leonard Dibra joined our team on May 1, 2024. Aileen is a nonprofit leader focused on social justice with more than 20 years of experience in the sector. Aileen’s continuum of knowledge ranges from direct service provision to program management and organizational development. She enjoys building systems and structures that strengthen organizations, but also thrives in interactions with people and telling the story of organizational impact. Aileen is mission-driven and accomplished in the art of collaborating with diverse stakeholders, cultivating networks and strategic thinking.

Aileen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Urban Studies, a Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership, and an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership all from Fordham University. Aileen also has a Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education from BoardSource.

Before joining Peace Ministries as the Assistant Executive Director, Aileen was the Executive Director of the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers, where she worked for the past 12 years.  
 
Aileen resides in New York with her husband and three children.