Ploughshares Fund Welcomes New Board Members: Joe Sestak and Terry Gamble Boyer
Ploughshares Fund is pleased to welcome two new members to its board of directors: Admiral Joe Sestak (Ret.) and Terry Gamble Boyer. Sestak and Gamble Boyer join a group of concerned former officials, philanthropists, academics and public figures including Michael Douglas, former Senator Chuck Hagel, Dr. Gloria Duffy, Dr. David Holloway and Reza Aslan who lead and advise Ploughshares Fund, a global security foundation, as the group works towards the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons.
Admiral Sestak has served our country both in uniform and in Congress. He brings a wealth of national security experience to our board. Ms. Gamble Boyer is well known and highly regarded in corporate and political circles for her integrity and sophistication,” said Joe Cirincione, president of Ploughshares Fund.“We are fortunate to have two such talented individuals joining our board."
"From New START to Afghanistan, we are at a turning point in our national security strategy,” said Roger Hale, chair of the Ploughshares Fund Board of Directors. “As we move towards a vision of security for the 21st Century, we are fortunate to have the experience and insights of Admiral Sestak and Ms. Gamble Boyer to help shape the direction of our organization."
About Sestak
A retired three-star Admiral and former Congressman, Joe Sestak has significant expertise in national security issues. After serving in the Navy for 31 years, Sestak was the highest ranking military officer ever elected to Congress when he represented Pennsylvania's Seventh Congressional District from 2007-2010. He commanded an aircraft carrier battle group that conducted operations in Afghanistan and Iraq with 30 U.S. and allied ships and more than 15,000 sailors and 100 aircraft. Prior to that, Sestak served as President Clinton’s director for defense policy on the National Security Council and the first director of the Navy's anti-terrorism unit after 9/11.
"I am honored to be a part of an organization dedicated to security by bringing about a safer world for future generations,” said Admiral Sestak. “It is a privilege to serve with these distinguished members committed to such a purpose."
About Gamble Boyer
Writer and philanthropist Terry Gamble Boyer is the author of two highly acclaimed novels, "The Water Dancers" and "Good Family".She has also served on the board of trustees of the Ayrshire Foundation, the Magic Theatre in San Francisco, Project Open Hand, the Little Traverse Conservancy, the University of Michigan English Advisory Board, and the San Francisco School where she chaired the board for three years. She is currently chairing the Board of Trustees of the Urban School of San Francisco. Gamble Boyer graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan.
"I am thrilled to be a part of the Ploughshares team,” said Gamble Boyer. “I cannot think of a better use of my time and resources than working with the smartest people with the best ideas toward a safer, more secure planet."
About Ploughshares Fund
Since 1981, Ploughshares Fund has led and supported a community of experts, advocates and analysts to implement smart strategies to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons. In 2010, Ploughshares Fund led the successful campaign of over 50 non-governmental organizations to win the Senate approval of the New START treaty. The group is currently concentrating on efforts to right-size the nuclear weapons budget to be more consistent with the needs of our 21st Century military; to continue U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons reductions in a way that benefits both nations’ national security objectives; and to promote diplomatic resolution of Iran’s nuclear program.