Janet Abou-Elias is a Founding Board Member at Women for Weapons Trade Transparency and a Research Fellow at the Center for International Policy. Her research focuses on international arms trade policy, U.S. foreign policy, and sustainability initiatives.

Janet holds a B.A. in International Relations and Global Studies and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures from The University of Texas at Austin. Her academic background centers on International Security, Middle Eastern politics, and the intersection of gender and conflict. She is passionate about creating a world where people's safety and security are central to arms trade policies and sustainable corporate practices become the standard.