Kyle Cristofalo Adult Ed at Dumbarton UMC
On February 1st, join CMEP’s senior director of advocacy and government relations, Kyle Cristofalo, for an informative presentation during the adult ed hour at Dumbarton UMC. Kyle will share new insights from his recent travels in Israel and Palestine, and provide concrete steps communities can take to advocate for peace with justice in the Holy Land and broader Middle East.
At CMEP, Kyle Cristofalo leads advocacy efforts with Congress and the Administration in advance of the organization’s policy priorities. He also liaises with CMEP’s domestic coalition partners. Kyle was first introduced to Middle East advocacy work during a semester abroad in Cairo, Egypt. After graduating from college, Kyle spent 10 months serving with the Mennonite Central Committee in Bethlehem, Palestine, where he was seconded to work with Bethlehem Bible College. Kyle holds a BA in Peace and Conflict Studies and a Master of Divinity Degree from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. Kyle has over a decade of experience in advocacy and government relations work related to the Middle East having previously served at the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) and the Presbyterian Church USA’s Office of Public Witness.