The Team Behind Israel Friends
Our team reflects the fabric of Israel: diverse, global, and united. Jewish, Hindu, and Christian professionals work side by side across Israel and the United States with one mission: protecting Israel, safeguarding the Jewish people, and supporting those on the front lines.
Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team brings decades of cross-sector experience, guiding Israel Friends with integrity and purpose.
Kyle Blank
Executive Director
- Israel
Alex Levite
Director of Development - USA
Judy Grossman
Director of Development - Israel
Ilana R.
Chief of Staff
- Israel
Angela H.
Director of
Marketing - USA
Laura R.
Director of Finance & Compliance
- USA
Our Co-Founders
Experienced entrepreneurial leaders with a proven ability to navigate complex operational and strategic environments.
Michael Sinensky
Teddy Raskin
Jordan Fried
Happy Walters
Lior Benjamin
David Malka
Amichai Gabai
Danielle Vintfeld
Amy Bove
Tyler Peters
Advisory Committee
Advised and Supported by World-Class Leaders
Kevin Davis
Adam Schwartz
Noah Seton
Debbie Wolpov
Jeff Wolpov
Sam Schaer
Lisa Fields Lewis
Simon Wasserberger
Key Community Leaders
Supported by leaders bringing diverse regional and professional perspectives.
Amy Arenson
Susie Davis
Alexis Knapp
Alyson Marmur
Jodi Tesser
Emily Austin
Kara Freedman
Yana Kulper
Miriam Mattova
Brett Velicovich
Rachel Axelrod
Jenn Geller
Sherry Levine
Patrick McGee
Haley Walker
Debbie Benaim Hassan
Zoey Gray
Melissa Libner
Lynn Rabinovici Park
Bari Weizman
Tal Ben-Maimon
Scott Gray
Erika London
Michael Rapaport
Allyson Wiener
Cathy Belzberg
Donna Huneycutt
Melissa Libner
Maya Schneider
Andrew Wiener
Lauren Cherkas
Sara Hirsch
Inna Malishkevich
Iris Shamus
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Karen Conn
Stephanie Hoffman
Liz Marcus
Stacy Siwak
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This page introduces the Israel Friends leadership team, co-founders, advisors, and community leaders guiding the organization’s mission.
