Staff

Holding a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and with over two decades experience in informal education and development of leadership programs, Bill has been the director of residential camps, a university Dean of Students, and a producer of major educational events.

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Gia was born in New Jersey and made Aliyah with her family in 1988. She currently resides in Tel Aviv but grew up in the city of Beer Sheva. Gia holds a bachelors degree from Ben-Gurion University in Social Sciences and Contemporary History of Israel. Her passion is working with people and creating substantive mifgash (encounter) experiences between participants and the Israeli soldiers. 

Jodie was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and currently lives in Tel Aviv. Prior to making aliyah in 2005, Jodie worked for the Boston Jewish Federation (Combined Jewish Philanthropies) for almost six years in the Young Leadership Division. At IsraelExperts, Jodie has found the perfect place to combine her passion for working with young adults and her love of Israel. 

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Neta has almost a decade of experience in facilitating, planning and researching informal Jewish education for Russian emigres - particularly young adults - in both Israel and the former Soviet Union. Speaker of four languages, Neta holds a BA in Architecture from Bezalel academy of arts and design in Jerusalem and is currently working on her MBA. In addition to her university studies, she also has a professional tour guiding license in Israel.

Originally from Philadephia, PA, Uri Snyder graduated from Penn State University with a bachelors degree in International Relations and Middle East Studies. Following the completion of his undergraduate education, Uri spent 5-months in Israel interning for the Kadima Party before returning to the U.S. to work for a pro-Israel political organization. Uri lives in Tel Aviv after making aliyah in late 2010.

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In addition to her working as a part of the registration team for 5 seasons, Mirit is finishing her degree in Behavioral Science. Mirit served in the army teaching soldiers how to drive Hummers.

With over 25 years of experience in informal Jewish education and Israel travel programs, Joe is sought out as an expert facilitator and designer of group, youth and community initiatives in Israel and abroad. Joe founded IsraelExperts in 1999.

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A recognized leader in the Israel travel industry, Steve worked in all spheres of travel before joining IsraelExperts as a partner in 2001. Today Steve oversees operations and logistics for the full gamut of IsraelExperts programs and tours. 

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Dorothy Teitelbaum, North American Account Manager, has been with IsraelExperts since the founding of the office in 1999. A former High School educator, Dorothy manages our Birthright accounts on the American side and spends time in our Israel office whenever opportunity arises.