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, enthusiastic global traveler, and passionate storyteller. She received her B.A. Honors in Cultural Anthropology and Global Studies from UC Santa Barbara and her MS in International Relations from the London School of Economics. Sarah is committed to empowering the Jewish future and enhancing Jewish education. She is an avid explorer and enthusiastic foodie, and in her free time is known to eat and photograph her way around the world.

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.