Ilwad Elman is a social entrepreneur and the Chief Operating Officer of the Elman Peace Center. Driven by a lifelong commitment to peacebuilding and social justice, she has dedicated her career to addressing the complex challenges facing Somalia. A globally recognized leader, Elman has served as an expert advisor to two UN Secretaries-General and has been a vocal advocate for peace and justice on the world stage. Elman's approach to social business has positioned her as a leading figure in the intersection of business, social impact and post-conflict reconciliation. Her work exemplifies the power of human agency in creating positive change. Her contributions to peace-building have been honored with the Gleitsman International Activist Award from Harvard University, the Hessian Peace Prize, multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations, an Honorary Doctorate of Law from SOAS University and many other prestigious distinctions.