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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.
Emily Kaiman is J Street’s Director of Jewish Communal Engagement, working at the intersection of Jewish community, Israel, and progressive politics. She is also pursuing rabbinic ordination through Hebrew Union College's Virtual Pathway.
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.
Former State Department official, J Street Policy Expert, Atlantic Council Non-Resident Senior Fellow
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.
Nadav is the executive director of J Street Israel, He was an adviser of the President Shimon Peres and served in the Embassy in Washington and as Consul General to New England.
DC foreign policy feminist
Policy Assistant at J Street
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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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Trial lawyer, business advisor, Democrat, advocate for peace and criminal justice reform.
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