Risa became a part of the Ofanim Development Team this year. Prior to Ofanim, she worked at the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Jewish Federation of Great Pittsburgh and Hillel University Center. Risa brings over a decade of experience in nonprofits and informal education. She holds a BA in International Relations and Communications from Hebrew University and is currently completing her MA in Educational Policy and Leadership.

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When she is not at Ofanim you can find Risa hiking the mountains of Jerusalem with her guide dog puppy in training (and Ofanim mascot) Leslie!