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President of J Street, the political home of pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans. Veteran leader in both American politics and policy.
I am an experienced international development professional with more than 35 years working for USAID and various international NGOs. From 1999-2004, I served as USAID West Bank/Gaza Mission Director and from 2004-2009 as CEO of the New Israel Fund.
Ilan Goldenberg is Chief Policy Officer at J Street. He served as Vice President Kamala Harris's Special Advisor on the Middle East at the White House and Jewish Outreach Director on the 2024 Presidential campaign.
Former Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations under President Obama.
Policy Analyst at J Street
Policy and Research Coordinator, J Street Policy Center
Former State Department official, J Street Policy Expert, Atlantic Council Non-Resident Senior Fellow
SENIOR DIRECTOR AND ADVISOR WITH OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC POLICY, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS and MIDDLE EAST. A sister, a mother, peace loving humanist.
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National Political Director, J Street
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