Meet the people behind Kosher Giving
CEO of Sector4 Strategy and KosherGiving.com Editor in Chief
Avi Zimmerman, is the Founder and CEO of Sector4 Strategy LTD. With extensive experience in diplomacy, project development, and innovation mentoring, Avi is a sought-after consultant for businesses, non-profits, and government entities.
The Marketing Storyteller
Talia Blatman is a content strategist, writer, editor, and Hebrew-to-English translator. Her business, The Marketing Storyteller (insert link to http://www.themarketingstoryteller.com), crafts compelling narratives for B2B and B2C businesses across industries and around the world.
Manager of English Communications at Efrat Local Council
Kally grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and lived in Cleveland, OH for several years before making Aliyah in 2016. She has a Master’s degree in social work, and she now works as a content writer for a tech company. Kally loves to write, and she is an avid indoor gardener. She lives with her family in Efrat.
Change Architect
Jarred Myers is an independent consultant specializing in Philanthropy and Impact Investing. Jarred was formerly the head of the Innovation Portfolio for the Dell Family Foundation in their Africa office. Jarred designed, built, deployed and managed both the education and workforce programs. Prior to joining the foundation, Jarred worked as a consultant and project manager for more than 10 years at various organizations in South Africa, both in the nonprofit sector at Afrika Tikkun and in the corporate sector in various capacities.
Senior Consultant
Jael Kurtz is a Senior Consultant at Sector4 Strategy LTD. With over 30 years of experience in Israel. Her experience working in both start-ups and Fortune 100 companies has given her a well-rounded perspective on business operations and strategies. Jael holds an MBA which has equipped her with the latest business knowledge and strategies. Jael’s track record includes streamlining business operations, implementing innovative HR policies and procedures, developing strategies for organizational expansion, managing diverse teams, and supervising complex projects.
Senior Director
Rabbi Dr. Barry Kislowicz, Senior Director at Scott Goldberg Consulting LLC, was previously Principal at Fuchs Mizrachi School. In Israel, he founded a global initiative to improve Jewish day schools and served as CEO of Educating for Impact. With expertise in organizational change, he takes a holistic approach to leadership development. He is also a faculty member at Herzog College, holding semicha from School University and a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University Teachers College. Notable accolades include being named a Bronfman Fellow, Wexner Graduate Fellow, and Pomegranate Prize winner.
Business Consultant
Co-founding IzraEx to empower marginalized communities, and skillfully guiding Orot Yehuda’s innovative social enterprise-building efforts as CEO, Avraham has been at the forefront of sustainable impact business practices. Drawing on his professional background in education, he designed a tech-driven capacity-building solution for a leading Indonesian incubator aimed at Indonesian entrepreneurs. Holding a B.Ed from Lifshitz College and an MBA in Nonprofit/Public Management from Haifa University as well as an alum of the Wharton School’s Turner-MIIINT program, Avraham brings an academic backbone to his practical experiences.
UX.UI designer & web developer
Tal has over 5 years of experience designing and developing wordpress websites, and is currently on her final year studying visual communication & UX.UI design at Shenkar college. Tal believes design can make a true difference in the way people interact with their environment and is passionate to bring her knowledge to areas that need exposure and public attention.