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The Oketz Leadership
Our leadership is a unique partnership of dedicated individuals from the U.S. and Israel, united in supporting the Oketz Unit and its alumni.
Board of Directors and Team
Boaz Ozery
Senior Sergeant Major (Reserves), IDF Oketz Unit
Chairman & CEO
Cindy Smukler
Philanthropist &
Jewish community leader
Board Director
Ofir Nir
Chief Financial Officer
Flatworld Solutions
Board Director
CFO
Joe Reabak
President, Olympic Veterinary
Board Director
Ilan Frank
DVM, MS, DACVSMR
Veterinary Board Committee
Ohad Kab
DADA STUDIO
Oketz Alumni Network USA
Yfat Oren
Events and Partnerships
Udi Behr
Oketz Alumni
Creative Director and Jewelry Designer
Ilana Lotan
Israeli Missions
Ellen Kandel
Entrepreneur and attorney
Programs Director
Jenny Kagan Gelfand
Legal Counsel - Stryker
Alumni Mentorship Program
Yonah Reabak
VP Operations
Olympic Veterinary
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is a team of trusted professionals who offer expert guidance in fundraising, strategy, and community engagement. Their insights power the organization’s growth and amplify its impact.
Yariv Ben- Ari
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
Itai Sarfaty
Herzog Fox & Neeman
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