Joshua Shurley
Co-founder of VFP Chapter 180 in Fresno, California
Joshua Shurley is a lifetime member of Veterans For Peace and is the lead organizer and co-founder of VFP Chapter 180 in Fresno, California. After his time in the US Army during the 1990s and early 2000s, Joshua pursued higher education, earning degrees in anthropology, security studies, and political science, culminating in a PhD in international relations from The University of Manchester in the United Kingdom—which included extensive field research in East and Central Africa, focusing on the impact of US special operations activities on local civilian populations. This research profoundly influenced his transition into peace activism. Additionally, Josh teaches political science at Fresno City College, serves as a board member of the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, and hosts both a radio show and podcast highlighting various topics related to peace and social justice. Within VFP, Joshua chairs several committees, including Bylaws, Resolutions, Awards, and Membership, and currently serves as the national vice president of Veterans For Peace.
