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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