Oleksandra (Sasha) Rubina
Sasha is a multilingual professional with experience in communications, negotiations, and project coordination across defense, technology, and government sectors. She previously served as Communications Manager and Assistant to the Deputy Minister at Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation. Sasha holds a BA in Economics and Business Management from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Deeply committed to […]
Richard A. Edlin
Richard A. Edlin is Vice-Chair at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, where he chairs the New York Litigation Department and Regional Operations. An accomplished trial attorney, Edlin has handled dozens of trials and arbitrations nationwide. He currently manages major securities, intellectual property, and antitrust matters, alongside corporate and private equity transactions. Listed in Chambers & Partners and […]
Henry Elkeslassy
Henry Elkeslassy founded NATAN with friends in 2004, naming it to carry on the humanitarian legacy of his close friend, Abie Nathan. Henry served as Chairman for three years and is a lifelong volunteer. In 2001, he was honored for his volunteerism by lighting a torch at the national Independence Day ceremony. Henry led numerous […]
David Broza
David Broza is an internationally renowned Israeli singer-songwriter, recognized for dynamic guitar performances and humanitarian efforts. Social justice and peace advocacy are embedded in his work; his 1977 hit “Yihye Tov” remains an Israeli peace anthem. Born in Haifa, Broza spent his teenage years in Spain and the UK. Returning to Israel, he started his […]
Hadass Tesher
Hadass Tesher is a communications executive with more than 20 years of strategic leadership experience spanning Israel and the United States. As Head of International Public Relations at The Jewish Agency for Israel, she oversees international communications strategy and advises executive leadership on positioning and crisis management. Her career spans high-level counsel to Israeli government […]
Itzik Aharoni
Itzik Aharoni is one of the founding members of NATAN, a lifelong humanitarian and community activist with extensive global experience. He helped found NATAN in 2004, where he served as Treasurer, Board Member and Head of Volunteer HR. In addition to taking a central role in planning disaster relief operations, Itzik also leads HR recruiting, […]
Helen Zelon
Helen Zelon is an award-winning journalist and nonprofit communications leader dedicated to social justice and highlighting underreported stories. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, she has a rich career in writing, reporting, editing, and mentoring. Helen joined NATAN as a volunteer several years ago and now serves as the Editor of NATAN’s documentation […]
Natali Mindov
Natali is a technology expert with over 20 years of experience in software development and database management. She holds an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Taurian Academy in Melitopol, Ukraine. Since 2020, Natali has been volunteering with NATAN, where she created and developed the organization’s comprehensive database system, enhancing its operational efficiency and data-driven […]
Therese Berkowitz
Therese is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan and has over 30 years of experience in advertising and graphic design. After immigrating to Israel, she volunteered with NATAN and became the organization’s chief designer. Therese’s work spans social media, print brochures, and annual reports, where her creativity enhances NATAN’s visual storytelling […]
Ellen Hackman
Ellen is a communications strategist, specializing in brand messaging, culture building and business transformation for global companies. A graduate of Harvard Business School, she joined NATAN’s communication team as a volunteer in 2024.