Staff

Dr. Gil Murciano

Chief Executive Officer

Previously served as an expert on Israeli foreign and security policy at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs

Dr. Orni Livny

COO

Dr. Orni Livny holds a Ph.D. in political science from Tel Aviv University and is a postdoctoral fellow at the Political Psychology Lab, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her doctoral

Dr. Roee Kibrik

Director of Research

Manages Mitvim's knowledge creation process to ensure high quality and policy relevant research, publishes the monthly Diplomatic Report

Dr. Lior Lehrs

Director of the Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking Program

Oversees Mitvim's research and activities to advance Israeli-Palestinian peace, expert in conflict studies, negotiations, and diplomacy

Bar Rapaport

Project Manager for Climate Diplomacy

Bar Rapaport is the Project Manager for Climate Diplomacy at Mitvim.

Dr. Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu

Director of the Israel–Europe Relations Program

Oversees Mitvim's research and activities in the field of Israel-Europe Relations, expert in European Studies and comparative politics

Yali Rothenberg

Social Media Coordinator

Yali manages the new media and digital presence of Mitvim. A BA student in Political Science and Education in the “Social and Educational Leadership Program” at the Hebrew University

Frankie Sadoun

Director of Resource Development

Frankie Sadoun is the Director of Resource Development at Mitvim. Born and raised in Washington DC, Frankie has been involved in the nonprofit sector for years – earning her BA in Political

Reef Itzhaki

Government and External Relations Coordinator

He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and communication from Tel Aviv University, and is an alumnus of the European Union studies program. Moreover, Reef holds a master’s degree in

Ayelet Grill-Sharet

Media Coordinator

Develops and manages Mitvim's connections to Israeli media, including in print, radio, and TV for Hebrew and English audiences