Elton Skendaj is a scholar, dialogue facilitator, and leadership coach, who serves as the Director of the Democracy and Governance M.A. Program at Georgetown University. He facilitates workshops on how dialogue can build bridges in polarized and divided societies. He is a leadership coach who helps executives grow in purpose and joy. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Global Governance, Problems of Postcommunism, and Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding. Elton brings to IYS his background in facilitating dialogue circles on three continents, and an appreciation for the theatre of the oppressed. He enjoys integrating IYS call-and-response exercise in various dialogue workshops, and he notices the impact of the IYS performances on the audience. Elton believes in the power of IYS to foster empathy and better understanding among individuals and groups.