Alma Abdul-Hadi Jadallah, is a social scientist, internationally recognized mediator, facilitator and trainer, as well as a scholar-practitioner and educator with close to twenty years of experience in the field of conflict analysis and resolution, research and applied practice, peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and transformation.[1] Since 2005, she has been the President and Managing Director of Kommon Denominator Inc., a private consulting firm.
As the Founder, President, and Managing Director of Kommon Denominator, Inc., Jadallah manages the day-to-day management and business development of the enterprise, serving clients on the national, international and global level on issues pertaining to social change, peacebuilding and conflict transformation. She has organised training in the theory and practice of conflict resolution theory and skills, conducting assessments, process design and intervention strategies such as dialogue, facilitation, mediation, problem solving, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).[2]
She has provided technical advice and expertise on strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening global, international, national and local capacities in conflict prevention and mitigation strategies. Recent research agenda includes politicized and organized violence (PVE and CVE), a gendered approach on the potential role of women in the Arab world in war and peace, and the role of UN Special Envoys in Yemen. Alma has also designed interventions on issues pertaining to identity-based conflicts, state and non-state actors, gendered approaches to peace and security, violent responses to conflict, security sector reform, and the social dynamics of conflict.[citation needed]
Jadallah is also a part-time faculty member at the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University,[3] Eastern Mennonite University, and Southern Methodist University.[4]
Jadallah has served on committees and boards such as the American Friends Service Committee, International Programs (2014–2016), the National Organization for Women (2016); founding member of the Arab Council for Conflict Resolution (2011) and the Institute for Victims of Trauma, McLean, Virginia (1996–).
"Bringing People Together", written by Buzz McClain about Alma Abdul-Hadi Jadallah[13]
"Yemen's former president assassinated after his last 'dance on the heads of snakes" radio interview with Alma Abdul-Hadi Jadallah by Stephen Snyder[14]
"Arab Women: Peace Engines At Work! - Dr. Alma Abdul-Hadi Jadallah"[15]