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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

Ellen Kandel
Entrepreneur and attorney

Board Director
Secretary & 
Programs 

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

Jenny Kagan Gelfand 
Legal Counsel - Stryker

Alumni Mentorship Program

Yonah Reabak
VP Operations
Olympic Veterinary

Market Research 

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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