Life of Libby

Libby Frank had her first paid job in peace work as Director of the Bergen County Peace Center in NJ (1969-1973). Her next peace job was as Executive Director of the U.S. section of WILPF (1981-1986). Prior to that, she held a variety of leadership positions such as chair of the WILPF Childhood Education Committee (1965-1969), founder and chair of the WILPF Middle East Committee (1973-1981), and leader of the WILPF Middle East Delegation (1978). As a result of her peace and justice work, Libby Frank has been the subject of television, radio, and news articles over her decades of activism. She has delivered countless speeches around the country and globally on the topics of peace, justice, and the Middle East.

Heather Shafter completed two internships with the Women's International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF U.S. National Office and France National Office) and participated in the local Philadelphia chapter for many years afterwards. During that time, she had a term as branch Coordinator and Membership Coordinator. Heather currently works as the COO of BRODY Professional Development, a communication skills training company.