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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
Yfat Oren
Events and Partnerships
Board Member
Ilan Frank
DVM, MS, DACVSMR
Veterinary Board Committee
Udi Behr
Oketz Alumni
Creative Director &
Jewelry Designer
Ohad Kab
Board Member
Oketz Alumni Network USA
Ilana Lotan
Israeli Missions
Board Member
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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