The Team

The organizers

Libi (Livnat) Ben-Nun

Organizer, TEDxJaffaWomen license holder

Libi (Livnat) Ben Nun is a TEDx events organizer and visionary changemaker, with over ten years of experience curating and leading TEDx events that inspire action and spark new ways Read More

Galia Oriya Cukierman


Co-Organizer, TEDxJaffaWomen license holder

Galia Oriya Cukierman is a leader in sustainability, innovation, and community impact. As a co-organizer of TEDxJaffa, she has fostered transformative discussions on smart cities, gender empowerment, and sustainable living. Read More

Melody Dekel

Co-Organizer & Sponsorship/ Partnership Lead

Melody Dekel is a serial entrepreneur, podcaster, feminine mentor and a passionate advocate for women Leadership. With a unique approach that blends financial expertise harnessing the power of feminine energy, Read More

The Team

These are the people bringing it all to life.

Shlomi Haybi

Executive Director

Shlomi Haybi

Executive Director

Shlomi is a visionary entrepreneur and mentor dedicated to transforming how we build businesses - from the inside out. With over two decades of experience launching tech ventures and empowering founders, Shlomi bridges two worlds: the fast-paced world of startups and the deep inner world of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. He is the creator of The Inner Founder methodology - a framework that helps leaders align with their true self to build conscious, resilient, and purpose-driven companies.

Danielle Lew-Faktor

Main Event Producer

Danielle Lew-Faktor

Main Event Producer

Danielle Produces state-of-the-art events for over 2 decades, She believes in the power of meaningful experiences to inspire connection, build community, and create lasting impact.

Yael Alkalay

COO

Yael Alkalay

COO

Yael Alkalay is an experienced Senior Human Resources Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in HR Consulting, Team Building, Technical Recruiting, Compensation & Benefits, and Management. She is a passionate & professional HR person, with over 2 decades of experience leading HR within local and global organizations and senior roles in the high tech industry.

Moran Kagan

COO

Moran Kagan

COO

Moran is an experienced business operations leader with strong interpersonal skills. She excels at coordinating teams, streamlining processes, and building strong client relationships. Her background spans digital marketing, customer success, and business operations across global markets. Moran brings dedication, creativity, and a strategic mindset to every project she leads.

Michal Rapid, Adv.

Legal Counsel

Michal Rapid, Adv.

Legal Counsel

Michal - who holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.), Magna Cum Laude, in Commercial Law - has vast experience giving services to leading high-tech, telecom, defense, and other companies. With her rich legal professional background, multilingualism, negotiation skills, and genuine interest in people and cultures – she thrives on handling cross-border transactions and enjoys the global interactions they present. Michal believes that any engagement - whether a business or personal one - best be approached with openness, a listening ear and a smile 🙂

Keren Porat

Special invitee operations

Keren Porat

Special invitee operations

Keren Porat is a Senior Technical Project Manager with extensive experience leading end-to-end, large-scale projects serving over 2 million users across mobile, web, and data platforms. She is passionate about people and about the impact of what she does. As a project manager, she builds trust, fosters collaboration, and leads global cross-functional teams to work efficiently and achieve business goals. When she discovered TEDxJaffaWomen’s vision, she was all in, and is proud to lead the VIP invitee operations.

Aviv Agiv

Public Relations

Aviv Agiv

Public Relations

Expert in Public Relations, Reputation Management, Crisis and Advocacy Campaigns. Advises companies, startups, and brands in creating impactful media exposure, branding, and influential public presence. Host of the podcast “Aviv Awakens”, featuring leading figures from the worlds of influence, business and society.

The Artists

Vardina Cohen

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DJ Natalie Wamba

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Talia Zoref

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Tal Tene-Czaczkes

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Reut Efron

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Assaf Guery

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Creative Team

Yael Eshet

Creative Production Lead

Yael Eshet

Creative Production Lead

Yael is a Creative Director, Creative Integrator, entrepreneur, and experienced leader with a strong multidisciplinary background. With design at the core of her work, she works across multiple creative disciplines, managing complex creative and branding projects, leading cross-functional teams, and translating strategic vision into powerful, high-impact visual experiences for startups, tech companies, and global brands.

Meyrav Oz

Graphic Designer

Meyrav Oz

Graphic Designer

Meyrav is a brand designer and culture strategist with over 25 years of experience in visual identity and Brand transformation. She specializez in creating visual languages that change perception and define authentic brand identities. Her vision is to harmonise technology to create connections between brands and their audiences.

Diana Krok

Graphic Designer

Diana Krok

Graphic Designer

Diana is a multidisciplinary creator blending design, innovation, and healing. With 20 years of experience in graphic and web design, illustration, and exhibitions, She crafts visual stories that inspire. Passionate about education, technology, and entrepreneurship. Diana develops workshops and explores creativity as a tool for progress, problem-solving  and personal growth.

Niilli Avni

Creative Designer

Niilli Avni

Creative Designer

Nilli is a creative designer and illustrator with 19+ years in branding, digital campaigns, UX/UI, and animation. She founded Lolly&Niko, an eco-conscious children’s brand and started at Baruch Naeh Strategic Branding, crafting packaging and campaigns for leading Israeli brands. A Holon Institute of Technology (HIT) graduate, Nilli now delivers AI-powered end-to-end design solutions and collaborates with startups and impact-driven teams to create inspiring visual stories.

Shoshy Mor Kit

Graphic Designer

Shoshy Mor Kit

Graphic Designer

Shoshy is a multidisciplinary Brand and Visual Designer with 20 years of experience in branding, digital design, and presentations. She specializes in translating ideas into clear, compelling visuals. Today, she partners with startups and tech companies to deliver fast, strategic design solutions that help products and messages stand out.

Noa Levy

Digital Designer

Noa Levy

Digital Designer

Noa is an Australian digital designer and graduate of Interior Design at HIT, she blends interior, graphic, and product design through advanced digital rendering. With a passion for visual storytelling, she collaborates with product designers and forward-thinking companies to create immersive digital spaces that strategically showcase design. Her work bridges aesthetics and purpose, transforming concepts into impactful, design-driven visuals that bring products to life.

Daniel Tulchinsky

Web Developer

Daniel Tulchinsky

Web Developer

Daniel Tulchinsky is Web Developer with over 10 years of experience. He has previously worked as a QA Lead, Project Manager, and Product Manager at several IT companies in Israel before founding his own web development studio. Daniel is an expert in WordPress and e-commerce, and he has taught WordPress for graphic designers at various educational institutions. Today, Daniel consults, manages, and develops web projects for a range of companies and startups.

David Elharar

Storyteller

David Elharar

Storyteller

David is a Business Storyteller & Marketing Strategist. He’s the owner of @deStory for helping "Human Brands" and business leaders to profit from their value, inspiration, and impact, by implementing methods from the art of storytelling and the world of brand strategies. #OwnYourStory

Marketing Team

Dana Zax

CMO

Dana Zax

CMO

Dana is a marketing and brand leader with over 10 years of experience driving strategy and storytelling across the tech and media industries. She began her career as a journalist and editor at Yedioth Ahronoth, before leading content, brand, and social strategy at some of Israel’s most impactful companies, always with one goal: to make people feel something, and then do something. At TEDxJaffaWomen, she leads marketing and communications with that same belief: that the right story, told well, can spark real change.

Jenny Gelman

Senior Marketing Project Manager

Jenny Gelman

Senior Marketing Project Manager

Jenny is an experience markeing leader, managing marketing projects and campaigns. She is an expert in directing content marketing, high-impact blog posts, webinars, guides, and video content to attract and engage audiences. Jenny is passionate about people, great ideas, technology and communication. TEDxJaffaWomen brings together everything she loves in one inspiring space.

Noa Lebovich

Linkedin & Brand Leader

Noa Lebovich

Linkedin & Brand Leader

Noa is a LinkedIn Growth Expert, working with entrepreneurs, business owners, executives and organizations to build their standout personal and professional brands on LinkedIn. Noa is also leading LinkedIn ambassador programs within organizations to strengthen internal influence and enhance external presence.

Ayelet Rosen

Content Strategist

Ayelet Rosen

Content Strategist

Ayelet is a creative leader and content innovator with over a decade of shaping impactful stories for Channel 4, ITV, Keshet, mako, and Banijay. She excels at developing and executing bold content strategies, ideating exceptional concepts, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver standout campaigns and content that get people talking.

Rotem Shavit

Storyteller

Rotem Shavit

Storyteller

Rotem is the founder of TalkMaster, where she helps people and businesses shine by crafting WOW-worthy talks and storytelling that connect deeply and leave an impact. She's a charisma researcher and organizational consultant (MA with honors, Reichman University), with a thesis on the “Charismulator” – a VR-based charisma enhancement simulator she developed – published in JMO by Cambridge University Press.

Snir Lustigman

Social Media Manager

Snir Lustigman

Social Media Manager

Snir is a freelance SEO expert who lives and breathes the world of search engine optimization. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Management and Communication from the Open University, along with advanced SEO certifications from Israel and abroad. With experience in projects like TEDxJaffaWoman 2019 and collaborations with agencies, non-profits, and universities, Snir combines technical expertise with a creative mindset. Beyond her dedication to SEO, she’s a proud mom to twins, finding inspiration in both her personal and professional worlds.

Kiril Kravzov

Email marketing manager

Kiril Kravzov

Email marketing manager

With 18 years across security, entrepreneurship, and coaching, Kiril brings a unique blend of leadership, adaptability, and systems thinking. Former Deputy Security Officer abroad and later a founder of a coaching business, he thrives in mission-driven environments. Kiril is passionate about improvement, influence, and creating clarity in complex situations.

Hadar Friedland

HR & Community Leader

Hadar Friedland

HR & Community Leader

Hadar Friedland, an experienced HR and community leader with a background in law, marketing, and organizational strategy. I combine strong analytical thinking and project management skills with a people-first approach. I specialize in building impactful communities, leading strategic HR initiatives, and helping global tech companies turn ideas into action.

Ortal Bismuth

Digital marketing specialist

Ortal Bismuth

Digital marketing specialist

Ortal helps businesses build strong, authentic brand presence that connects with target audiences in a clear, unique, and approachable way. Focused on social media, feed management, video editing, and paid campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and Google, Ortal brings creative thinking and practical experience to transform ideas into precise, engaging content.

Sharon Hoter-Ishay

Content & Video Director

Sharon Hoter-Ishay

Content & Video Director

Sharon is a content & Video Director who’s shaped stories across the spectrum, from prime-time productions with multi-million NIS budget to zero-budget documentaries made with a heart and a handheld camera. Whether it’s commercial, educational, or deeply personal, she's drawn to content that tells the truth, holds attention, and leaves a mark. Grateful to bring this spirit to TEDx Israel.

May Ben Porat

Social Media Specialist

May Ben Porat

Social Media Specialist

May is a business consultant specializing in marketing strategies and strategic partnerships, driven by the belief in women’s power to lead change. A speaker on business visibility and marketing, and a volunteer mentor at “Yozmot Atid,” she creates authentic spaces for collaboration and empowers determined women to achieve personal and professional growth.

Partnership & Sponsorship & Tickets Team

Navah Hochstein

Sponsorships

Navah Hochstein

Sponsorships

Navah is a Business development strategist focused on identifying profitable growth opportunities and fostering meaningful relationships with vast experience in B2B, B2C, IT startups, retail, marketing, and e-commerce. She crafts go-to-market strategies, identifies opportunities through data analysis, and facilitates market entry via stakeholder management. Navah is also the fifth-generation managing director of her family’s commercial real estate business in the Netherlands.

Dr. Sheli Friedman

Sponsorships

Dr. Sheli Friedman

Sponsorships

Sheli is a senior executive, scientist, and entrepreneur, passionate about innovation and social impact. As the founder of Shenzo, a fashion-tech startup, she combines strategic thinking and vision with creativity to make women's lives better. With a PhD and extensive leadership experience in biotech and other industries, Sheli brings a collaborative mindset, scientific depth, and a strong commitment to empower women in every project she takes part in.

Yuval Fridman

Partnership Sponsorship

Yuval Fridman

Partnership Sponsorship

Yuval Friedman is an Israeli entrepreneur, TV reporter, and content strategist. He is CEO of Legendary Media, leading campaigns for global brands and public figures. A lecturer at Reichman University, he speaks on media and innovation worldwide. Yuval is a contributor to major outlets and serves as a Captain (Res.) and Hasbara officer. He holds a BA from Bar-Ilan University.

Ella Neumayer

Sponsorships

Ella Neumayer

Sponsorships

Ella Neumayer builds parterships that matter. As part of the TEDxJaffa team, she leads sponsorships, connecting purpose-driven brands with a platform that celebrates bold ideas and meaningful impact. With a background in cross-sector collaboration, she is passionate about women leaders, philanthropy, and working alongside visionary individuals who care deeply about community. Ella brings energy and a strategic mindset to everything she does - believing that the best partnerships are rooted in both shared goals and shared values.

Oren Appel

Sponsorships

Oren Appel

Sponsorships

Oren is an organizational consultant, Corporate Happiness Expert, and founder of PLUS, a consultancy dedicated to promoting positive psychology and workplace wellbeing. He leads executive coaching programs, team workshops, and retreats that help organizations foster resilience, engagement, and meaningful connection. He proudly sees himself as an Ambassador of Hope, believing in people’s capacity to grow and thrive, even in challenging times.

Keren Rotem

Sponsorships

Keren Rotem

Sponsorships

Keren is a Resource Development specialist with 18 years of experience in establishing, managing, and leading resource development departments and operations in non-profits across a wide range of topics and social objectives. This includes extensive experience in business development for both commercial and social causes and initiation and development of cooperation and partnerships, in Israel and worldwide.

Tali Kaplan

Sponsorships

Tali Kaplan

Sponsorships

Tali is a seasoned marketing and events professional with a passion for creating impactful experiences. She has worked with leading startups, VCs, and production houses to bring large-scale conferences and branded activations to life bridging creativity with execution. At TEDxJaffaWomen, Tali leads sponsorship efforts, connecting brands with an audience that values innovation, leadership, and social impact. With a strong background in field marketing, community engagement, and partnership building, she’s driven by meaningful collaborations that leave a lasting impression.

Karina Mazirov

Ticket Sales

Karina Mazirov

Ticket Sales

Karina is an experienced business and sales development leader who has helped global companies like AppsFlyer, Coralogix and Qodo grow and thrive. She’s passionate about building partnerships that last, leading high-performing teams across EMEA and LATAM, and developing sales strategies that deliver real impact. Fluent in five languages, Karina is also deeply committed to giving back, she has volunteered with Eran, Latet, House of Solidarity, and MiluimTech among others. She believes in helping people and businesses reach their fullest potential.

Dr. Ilana Kwartin

Sponsorships

Dr. Ilana Kwartin

Sponsorships

Ilana is a global speaker, feminist activist, legislative advisor, lawyer, author, and entrepreneur who works to create social change through innovation and action. Her expertise in women’s rights has shaped laws passed by the Israeli Parliament and influenced rulings in Israel’s Supreme Court. She lectures on the intersection of law and gender, women’s rights in Israel, Coercive Control in marriage, and activism as a tool for transformation. Ilana is the founder of Levana, an Israeli FemTech start-up developing medication tailored to women’s hormonal cycles, and the author of Imprisoned, a book that tells the stories of women living under Coercive Control and has inspired both activism and legislation. With over two decades of experience in fundraising, non-profit leadership, and social initiatives, she brings an energetic and creative approach to driving meaningful change.

Tslil Shchorry Ohayon

Partnership

Tslil Shchorry Ohayon

Partnership

Tslil is an entrepreneur and business builder who brings visions to life through human connection, values, and impact. As a co-founder and two-time CEO across retail, fashion, and tech, she has experienced every stage of a business lifecycle, from launch and growth to transformation and closure. Her focus is on commercial strategy and market expansion, with a skill for identifying opportunities that others often overlook. Beyond business, she finds joy and freedom in the air, practicing flying trapeze, aerial silks, and acroyoga.

Speakers' Support Team

Judy Elispur

Content & Speaker Support

Judy Elispur

Content & Speaker Support

Judy has more than 20 years of experience in project management and educational coordination. She leads programs across diverse age groups and currently manages a tech education initiative for underprivileged children. Judy also volunteers with Access Israel and in her local community. Her hobbies include hiking, papercrafts, bowling, and pickleball.

Hila Salmi Yardeni

Content & Speaker Support

Hila Salmi Yardeni

Content & Speaker Support

Reut Rov

Content & Speaker Support

Reut Rov

Content & Speaker Support

Reut is a project manager with a background in biochemistry and an MBA in marketing and innovation. She has led global healthcare and cross-cultural initiatives and is passionate about sustainability and impactful storytelling. Her dream is to give her own TED talk.

Esther Peled

Content & Speaker Support

Esther Peled

Content & Speaker Support

Esther is an environmental specialist with extensive experience in compliance, sustainability, and community engagement. She holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Studies from The Hebrew University and is committed to advancing environmental leadership and social responsibility.

Karen Yadovski Heruti

Content & Speaker Support

Karen Yadovski Heruti

Content & Speaker Support

Karen is an entrepreneur and global communication expert specializing in leadership and personal growth. She trains CEOs and teams worldwide, leads international mock trials at the UN and European Parliament, and founded KYH Ltd. Her work integrates neuroscience and communication to empower and transform.

Iris Yogev

Content & Speaker Support

Iris Yogev

Content & Speaker Support

Iris is an organizational consultant, personal and business coach, and expert in leadership development with experience in both local and international companies. She specializes in content creation, lectures and workshop development, and coaching speakers to build confidence on stage. She has supported hundreds of senior lecturers, including Olympic medalist Arik Zeevi, and founded 'Speaxit,' a platform for promoting speakers, as well as the Story Therapy-based program 'speakatage – Humanity on the front stage.'

Shahar Shavit

Content & Speaker Support

Shahar Shavit

Content & Speaker Support

Shahar is a critical thinker and operations specialist with experience in product and project management. She currently manages operations at a.team and brings a unique balance of empathy and efficiency. She previously contributed to TEDxJaffaWomen 2019.

Limor Matz

Content & Speaker Support

Limor Matz

Content & Speaker Support

Limor has a background in television and film production and now works as a content editor and sustainability educator. She mentors storytellers and teaches in diverse classrooms, promoting cross-cultural understanding through environmental education and storytelling.

Yael Milo

Content & Speaker Support

Yael Milo

Content & Speaker Support

Yael is the founder of Story555, a global platform for storytelling through interviews and personal narratives. With a background in mathematics, computer science, and experience at PIXAR and the Interdisciplinary Institute for Science and Consciousness, she merges creativity with technology and mindfulness. She practices Raja Yoga and believes in conscious, intentional communication.

Dr. Michal Hershman Shitrit

Social Speaker Support

Dr. Michal Hershman Shitrit

Social Speaker Support

Dr. Michal Hershman Shitrit is a distinguished expert in effective communication and leadership. She holds a post-doctorate from the University of Koblenz-Landau in Germany, a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Haifa, and an M.A. in Political Communication (with honors). Her research explores leadership discourse worldwide, alongside her role as a teaching fellow at the University of Haifa. As a consultant and workshop leader, she equips senior executives across sectors with the tools to communicate with impact, while leading a social initiative advancing women into high-tech.

Speakers' Mentors

The TEDxJaffaWomen speakers were coached by Barry Katz Ltd trainers. The team of trainers specializes in coaching presenters in over 20 different countries, helping them share BIG ideas in a SIMPLE structure. Brevity and focus on value are the essence of the Barry Katz training.

Barry Katz

Barry Katz

Adam Max

Adam Max

Caryn Tamari

Caryn Tamari

Lavi Schwarcz

Lavi Schwarcz

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