Eryn Sarkin, originally from South Africa and raised in Portugal, is experienced in global communications, outreach, and community development with a strong commitment to empowering Jewish communities worldwide. Eryn’s diverse career includes work in policy analysis, human rights advocacy, and education, with experience in multiple countries, including the United States, Indonesia, Belgium, and Portugal. Passionate about global Jewish responsibility, Eryn combines her love for creativity, education, and strategic communication to develop impactful programs and foster awareness on global platforms. She holds a Master’s degree in Religion, Culture, and Peace Studies from the United Nations University for Peace, where she attended on full academic scholarship, and has worked extensively in both the nonprofit and academic sectors.

Dominika is a professional manager and educator, passionate about coordinating social projects in an intercultural and international environment. Her area of focus is countering bias and helping to develop a dialogue between people from diverse backgrounds. Born and raised in Poland, she is dedicated to supporting the revival of Jewish Life in Central and Eastern Europe and advocating for minority rights. For over a decade Dominika had merged her work in the Jewish community with an academic career, serving as an Assistant Professor at the M. Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw. After several years of fostering the growth of the local Jewish communities as an Educator, Project manager, and Executive director, she was appointed as a Vice-Chair for Communications at the EUPJ Management Committee.

Bezawit Getaneh Abebe (Beza) was born in Yabello, Ethiopia. She grew up in Hawassa and received her LLB from Hawassa University, Ethiopia. She did an internship at Ethiopian Human Rights Council, where she assisted survivors of human rights violations. In 2009, she moved to Israel, where for the last ten years, she worked in Legal and Educational philanthropic organizations that strive for the equality of the Ethiopian Israeli community. She worked at Tebeka, advocating for the Ethiopian community’s Human Rights, where she was lecturing Israeli law all over Israel. Beza holds a SJD (Doctor of Juridical Science) from Golden Gate University.

Ronnie-Lee Sneh is a certified Social Worker and an MA in International Community Development. She has volunteered and worked in the humanitarian field in Uganda and Israel, where she gained insights into excluded communities like refugees and people living in poverty. Ronnie founded Street Medicine in Israel, provides medical services to people experiencing homelessness. Sneh is a recent graduate of CitiBank Foundation and Presentense’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator. In the past year, Ronnie-Lee directed a dedicated medical team of doctors, medics, and medical students, raised funds and developed partnerships with stakeholders. In her free time, Sneh likes to sew, make miniature models and go to the beach.

Doron is a passionate and experienced professional focused on public service and diplomacy. Born and raised in Israel, he incorporates his love for his homeland into his work and scholarship in the international arena. Doron served as the Director of Strategic and Economic Cooperation at the Embassy of Israel to the United States. He graduated from Brandeis University as a Malkin Scholar with a master’s in International Economics and a bachelor’s in Global Studies. Doron has guided Birthright Israel trips and completed internships in Israel, the United States, and China.

Sarah is a dedicated community builder, avid global traveler, and enthusiastic storyteller. Canada-born and SoCal-bred, she has lived, worked, or traveled in 80+ countries across all seven continents. She holds a BA Honors in Cultural Anthropology and Global Studies from UC Santa Barbara, and an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics, where her passion for travel and people led to her research on the nexus between tourism and diplomacy. Professionally, Sarah specializes in strategic communications and social impact, currently serving as a Communications Officer at Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies. Previously, she was the Global Social Impact and Culture Director for Tyra Banks at her new ice cream company and the Ralph I. Goldman Fellow with JDC. Sarah also runs TravelToConnect, her travel coaching and tourism consulting initiative. You can find her wherever there is great food, lots of sunshine, and a flight to catch.

Josh is active with both local and international organizations focused on education, community building, and health outcomes. Josh holds an MPH, MA and BA from Washington University in St. Louis, and has a PhD in epidemiology from the University of Texas. He conducted field and clinical research in rural communities and with hospital systems. Josh has worked in the private, public and nonprofit sectors and been both a professional and lay Jewish leader. He loves waterskiing, hiking, and learning new languages.

Jessica is an experienced network weaver, educator, community builder, and coach. She has a B.A. in Sociology from Michigan State University and an M.Ed in Higher Education from Loyola University Chicago. Jessica has worked on engaging young adults and served on the boards of Kadima, The Well (founding board member), and Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit. An adventurer at heart, Jessica climbed mountains, backpacked Europe, and yoga retreated.