Carolyn Hayman

Since 2004, Carolyn has been Chief Executive of Peace Direct which supports and promotes the work of people seeking to use non-violent methods to resolve conflict. Carolyn has degrees in Classics and Philosophy (Cambridge) and Development Economics (SOAS.) She has worked in the civil service (DfID and the Cabinet Office) and the private sector, as a consultant and Joint Managing Director of the Korda Seed Capital Fund. In 1996 Carolyn became Chief Executive of the Foyer Federation, of which Sheila McKechnie was then a Trustee. The Federation, which provides accommodation, training and employment to some 10,000 disadvantaged young people a year, saw a near tenfold increase in its turnover during her tenure.

Carolyn has sat on numerous education related committees, most recently the Tomlinson Committee. She has two daughters and is a keen singer and swimmer, and member of the Religious Society of Friends.

Helen Drewery

Helen Drewery, General Secretary of Quaker Peace & Social Witness (QPSW), has worked in the central offices of British Quakers for nearly 25 years. During that time she has managed programmes on many subjects, including criminal justice, HIV/AIDS and the Alternatives to Violence Project. Most recently, she helped to set up and launch Circles of Support and Accountability in the UK, an award-winning project which uses trained volunteers to reduce the chances of released sex offenders re-offending. QPSW's current work includes Ecumenical Accompaniment in Palestine/Israel, peace education, conciliation work in Nagaland and Turning the Tide (training in nonviolence). Helen has served as a trustee of several charities, and as chair of two.

Terry Waite CBE

Terry has extensive internatinal experience in development and conflict resolution projects, including humanitarian programmes throughout Africa. He has also negotiated the release of hostages held in the Middle East. His work resulted in his own captivity for four years in Lebanon. He has authored several books, one of which was an international best seller and lectures publicly on his experiences.