A social entrepreneur, TEMA is the third venture Yifat founded and leads. In the past, she founded and managed two NGO's for the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion: 'Oliim Beyahad' for employment equality for Israelis of Ethiopian descent, and 'Co-Impact' - which led to a breakthrough in Arab employment. Yifat served as a senior strategic advisor to the President of Israel on issues of society and government (2022-2023). YIfat is a lawyer with a bachelor's degree in law from Tel Aviv University, a master's degree in public administration from Harvard Kennedy School and was a Wexner Fellow.
She has extensive expertise and experience in leading complex initiatives for social change and creating partnerships between the public, business and civil society sectors. Before joining Tema in 2021, she was VP of Shitofim and led the organization's strategic development using a collective impact approach. Previously, she was CEO of the Tirat Carmel Community Foundation, and during a period in the US, she worked in strategic consulting and applied research for social organizations and philanthropic foundations in California. A graduate of the Maoz Fellows Program, she holds an MA in Political Science from the Hebrew University and an MPP from the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley.
Researcher specializing in the utilization of research towards social change, with vast experience in resource development. Yael holds a Ph.D in religious studies from Duke University, along with previous degrees in cultural studies, philosophy and East Asian studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University. In her previous position she was a consultant for resource development in Serboro, Kedem, Erlich, and worked with many Israeli NGOs. Joined Tema to establish the research and knolwedge development efforts, as well as resource develpment at the initative.
Social entrepreneur and expert in managing systemic change processes and creating bridges between communities. As Chief of Staff of the Director General of the Ministry of Information in the Prime Minister's Office and as Director of Strategic Partnerships in the Future Education Network, she led groundbreaking moves in the field of shared society and the integration of ultra-Orthodox society. Graduated with a master's degree in public policy (with honors) from the Hebrew University, a graduate of the "Maoz" program and the Mendel Institute for Leadership. Liat is the first female member of the Haredi religious council, works to promote women in senior positions in the public sector and in Haredi society.
Noa has a master's degree in management and conflict resolution and mediation from Tel Aviv University and a bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern studies and Arabic from Ben-Gurion University. She has a background in resource development in the third sector, including three years as a resource development manager at the Co-Impact organization. Noa works to promote meaningful relationships and positive social change.
An expert in marketing, storytelling and strategy, Neta has a vast experience in marketing management positions - including VP of Marketing for the Headstart Group, Marketing Manager for LATET, OSEM, and more. She has a bachelor's degree in communications and an MBA in business administration with honors from Ben Gurion University. Neta also founded and managed social and business communities in various fields.
Dana Shakked brings to Thema over twenty years of experience leading social initiatives, resource development, cross-sector partnerships, and public communication. She specializes in designing and guiding complex processes that promote social justice, equity, and civic participation, with a focus on bridging between communities and identities. Before joining Thema, Dana served as a senior executive at Ma'ase, where she led strategic partnerships with philanthropic, governmental, and business entities, and managed the organization’s marketing, communications, and fundraising events. In previous roles, she worked with organizations such as Kav LaOved, SHATIL, and Kivunim, advancing workers' rights, local economic development, civil service inclusion, and gender equity. She has also been involved in educational, cultural, and social initiatives — including Hefetz Ma'avar, an emotional-artistic project created in response to the October 7th attack, as well as content development promoting open conversations around sexuality. Dana holds a Master’s degree in Social Leadership from Ben-Gurion University (in partnership with the Mandel Foundation), an MA in Chinese Studies from SOAS University of London, and a BA in East Asian Studies from Tel Aviv University. She is fluent in Hebrew and English.
Lives at the intersection of Mizrahi-traditionism (Masorti-Mizrachi), academic research and ideas, and public action in the civil society sphere. Holds a research MA from the Melton Centre for Jewish Education and a BA in Political Science and Education from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Alongside leading TEMA's leadership network, she manages the SHOVER SHIVION organization and initiatives for healing the political-social polarization in Israel. Previously served as Head of Beit Midrash MABUA-Tel Aviv and Partnerships Manager, and co-founder of the Israeli-Judaism Coalition of Tel Aviv-Jaffa.
