Jesse Morton

Jesse Morton is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in extremism prevention and community programming. As an Executive Officer at Parallel Networks since March 2017, Jesse founded a comprehensive ecosystem for countering extremism that includes innovative counter-radicalization initiatives and support programs for individuals transitioning back into society post-incarceration. Jesse also serves as a Public Speaker, presenting on topics related to personal transformation and emerging business risks. In addition, Jesse works as a Development Coordinator for the International Centre for Religion and Diplomacy and has held a Research Coordinator position at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, focusing on extremist narratives in the Northeast U.S. Previously, Jesse contributed as a Research Fellow at George Washington University's Program on Extremism and has diverse teaching and management experience from roles at King Abdulaziz University and Community Counselling and Mediation. Jesse holds a Master's degree in International Affairs from Columbia University and is a certified Alcohol, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Counselor.