Staff and Management

Yael is an economist and senior executive in strategic and public sector development, with over a decade of experience leading large-scale initiatives at the intersection of government, business, and civil society.
She previously served on the management team of JDC-Tevet and as a board member and Audit Committee member at Israel Post. Earlier in her career, she held economic policy roles at the Ministries of Transport and Communications, where she helped shape policy and regulation and led reform processes.
Yael brings extensive expertise in government relations, strategic partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration. She combines a strong economic and strategic perspective with deep regulatory knowledge and experience in building complex partnerships that create lasting public and social value

Shahar specializes in the development and management of social programs, with extensive experience in establishing and leading initiatives in informal education, social welfare, and at-risk youth.
Over the past several years, she has worked closely with local authorities and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement social programs. At Bnei Shimon Regional Council, she held various roles, most recently establishing and leading the council’s at-risk youth services.
Shahar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Educational Counseling, both from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Dr. Damian Filut leads the Foundation’s knowledge development and training efforts, focusing on creating frameworks, best practices, and models that enhance the organization’s philanthropic impact. He brings extensive expertise in education, international development, and strategic project management, with a proven record of leading large-scale initiatives across Africa and Latin America.
Before joiningTaib Foundation, Damian worked in the Education Sector of the Mitrelli Group, where he designed knowledge models and training structures to support decision-making processes. Earlier in his career, he served as Deputy Director of MASHAV’s Education Training Center at Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, where he oversaw programs that shared Israel’s successful social and educational models with professionals worldwide.
Damian holds a PhD in Development Policy from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Reut is an intern in social impact entrepreneurship. As part of her role, she is involved in project-based work on the foundation’s impact initiatives, including coordinating and managing team activities, as well as consolidating and overseeing ongoing tasks. She works closely with the social program managers in the development and implementation of programs and provides administrative and professional support to the team’s management.
In addition, Reut works closely with the CEO, including managing contracts and agreements, and supporting preparations for the organization’s general assembly.
Alongside her work at the foundation, Reut is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business administration.

Noa is a member of the Taib Foundation’s Headquarters team, where she supports the organization’s daily operations. Her responsibilities include administrative management, preparation of strategic presentations, budget assistance, and coordination of cross-organizational projects. She also contributes to the planning and leadership of team-building and employee engagement initiatives.
In parallel with her role at the Foundation, Noa is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Management and Psychology at Tel Aviv University, where she has been recognized on the Dean’s List.

Ayala leads the Taib Foundation’s communications and digital strategy. Before joining the Foundation, she served as Director of Communications and Digital at Sheatufim, an organization specializing in cross-sector partnerships.
Ayala brings extensive experience in communications, digital strategy, and online content development. Throughout her career, she has established and managed digital platforms, content, and social media for businesses, public institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
Previously, she worked as an editor at Calcalist and as a journalist and editor covering economics and consumer affairs at nrg and Maariv.
Ayala holds a BA in Communication and Sociology and an MA in Communication, specializing in Media Studies, both from the University of Haifa.

Noa Gruman Ashuri leads the development and management of the Taib Foundation’s social programs, bringing a broad, cross-sector perspective to her work.
In recent years, she has advanced a range of social projects and educational initiatives, including programs in informal education and social entrepreneurship, driven by a strong commitment to creating meaningful change in Israeli society.
Noa holds an LL.B. from Bar-Ilan University. She previously completed her legal internship at the State Attorney’s Office, where she represented government ministries.

Mothana is the bookkeeper of the Taib Foundation, handling the financial tasks of its various units. He has 6 years of experience in a CPA firm, representing business sector clients vis-à-vis the various tax authorities and the National Insurance Institute.
Mothana holds a BA degree in business administration with a specialization in accounting from the College of Management Academic Studies.

Adv. Gideon Levitt serves as the Legal Advisor to the Taib Foundation and is responsible for the ongoing legal support of the Foundation’s activities in Israel. As part of his role, he advises the Foundation on engagements and agreements, collaborations with public and private entities, regulatory matters, and legal aspects relating to the Foundation’s initiatives and projects.
Gideon specializes in commercial and corporate law and has extensive experience in advising on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, the establishment of joint ventures, and providing legal counsel to investors, companies, and projects in the fields of infrastructure, technology, information technology (IT), and technology commercialization.
Prior to joining the Taib Foundation, Gideon was a partner in the High-Tech and M&A departments at Yigal Arnon, Tadmor-Levy & Co., one of Israel’s leading law firms.
Gideon holds an LL.B. from the University of Hertfordshire, England, and an LL.M. in International Business Law from London Metropolitan University. He was admitted to the Israel Bar in 2000.

alim is an accountant with 25 years of experience, specializing in local government, tax authorities and government ministries. After running a private accounting firm, Salim served as CFO at a global company, where he specialized in international projects. He joined the Mitrelli Group in 2015 and in 2019 assisted in the establishment of Taib Foundation.
Salim holds a BA in Accounting and Statistics and an EMBA from Tel Aviv University.