Shelley Greenspan Joins Board of Peace to Lead Democratic Outreach
The former Biden liaison begins work next week under senior advisers to secure congressional support for the 20-point Gaza plan.
By Marco Kapoor ·
The Board of Peace is actively working to secure bipartisan backing in Congress for President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. The administration’s strategy aims to ensure the plan survives beyond a single Republican term, potentially influencing policy under a future Democratic president.
Shelley Greenspan has been appointed to a senior position within the board to lead this congressional outreach. Her role focuses specifically on engaging Democratic lawmakers to build a durable coalition for the peace initiative.
Greenspan began her new role next week. She reports directly to Josh Gruenbaum and Aryeh Lightstone, who serve as senior advisers to the Board of Peace.
The appointment follows a pattern of seeking stability for regional agreements. In 2020, Trump announced the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states. After the change in administration in 2021, the Biden team paused efforts to expand those deals. It was not until June 2023 that the State Department appointed Dan Shapiro as a special envoy to revitalize the Abraham Accords framework.
Greenspan brings extensive government and private sector experience to the post. She previously served at the State Department and the National Security Council, focusing on global partnerships. In 2022, President Joe Biden appointed her as his liaison to the Jewish community. Her career also includes management and policy roles at Amazon and work at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
In a statement provided to The Jerusalem Post, Greenspan expressed her intent to continue the work she began at the State Department. She said she saw how the 20-Point Plan could deliver tangible results for the peoples of Gaza and Israel. She noted that she looks forward to advancing that vision with the Board of Peace.
The Board of Peace highlighted Greenspan’s ability to work across political lines. A board statement described her as having earned the trust of both Democrats and Republicans through her service in various administrations. The board stated that sustained support from Congress is essential for the work ahead and that Greenspan is uniquely capable of leading that effort.
