Experience

Israel-Asia Center

• Israel
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Executive Director

  • Oct 2008 - Present

  The Israel-Asia Center - www.israelasiacenter.org - is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering, informing and connecting the Israel-Asia leaders of tomorrow, towards building a more sustainable future in the Asian Century. The Israel-Asia Center is the leading educational organization delivering: - LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS – providing future leaders in Israel and Asia with the skills, knowledge and networks to become force-multipliers in strengthening Israel-Asia relations. - PUBLIC EDUCATION & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP - creating more Asia-informed Israeli opinion-shapers and decision-makers through programs and events exploring the future of Israel-Asia relations, key trends and developments in Asia, and how we can work together to co-innovate solutions to 21st century challenges. Our programs currently comprise: -- ISRAEL-ASIA LEADERS FELLOWSHIP - 8-month high-impact program focused on building future leaders in Israel-Asia relations. 75% of our alumni are now directly engaged in strengthening Israel-Asia relations in their professional fields, across 14 countries in Asia and have secured USD 250 million in investment between Asia and Israel. -- ISRAEL-INDONESIA FUTURES PROGRAM - 3-month online program engaging emerging and established leaders from Israel and Indonesia to develop sustainable solutions to challenges - in health, financial inclusion, food security, start-up ecosystem development, education & talent creation. -- TAILOR-MADE ISRAEL-ASIA LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS - for companies, organizations and universities, ranging from 1-day workshops and seminars to 6-month programs. -- ISRAEL-ASIA ADVISORY - Advisory & consulting services to companies and organizations on Israel-Asia affairs. -- ISRAEL-ASIA PUBLIC EDUCATION & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS & EVENTS - creating more Asia-informed leading Israeli decision-makers and opinion-shapers. Show less



The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

• Israel
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Foreign Press Liaison

  • Nov 2005 - Aug 2011

  Handled all international media relations for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem - promoting the university, its experts and research to international and English language media. Handled all international media relations for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem - promoting the university, its experts and research to international and English language media.



Rebecca Zeffert - Media & Communications Consulting

• Independent Media & Communications Consultant

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2011

  PR and media relations consulting for NGOs and international organizations. PR and media relations consulting for NGOs and international organizations.



APCO Worldwide

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Foreign Media Analyst

  • Apr 2007 - Oct 2008

  Part of a team developing communications campaigns for heads of state and governments in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Part of a team developing communications campaigns for heads of state and governments in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.



Citizens' Accord Forum between Jews & Arabs in Israel

• Jerusalem Area, Israel

• International Public Relations Coordinator

  • Feb 2004 - Oct 2007



32 Degrees Peace Wave - Japan

• Israel Representative

  • Jun 2003 - Feb 2005



Centers for Academic Programs Abroad

• London, United Kingdom

• International Program Services Coordinator

  • Mar 2002 - Sep 2002



ChinaNow, Erichen Film Productions - Shanghai

• Shanghai City, China

• Editor, Writer, Photographer

  • Aug 2000 - Sep 2001

  English Editor at Erichen Film Productions, Shanghai Writer & Photographer at ChinaNow.com, Shanghai English Editor at Erichen Film Productions, Shanghai Writer & Photographer at ChinaNow.com, Shanghai



Kai En English Language Training Center - Shanghai

• Shanghai City, China

• English Trainer/Cultural Advisor

  • Aug 2000 - Sep 2001



East Asia Research Society

• Leeds University

• Joint President

  • Sep 1999 - Aug 2000

  - Coordinated weekly Asia events on campus, with guest speakers including Asian diplomats, British government officials from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, journalists, authors, academics and heads of Asia organizations in the UK, speaking on a wide array of issues relating to UK-Asia diplomatic relations, Asian culture, politics, history and societal trends. - Co-directed the Go East - Asian cultural festival - Coordinated weekly Asia events on campus, with guest speakers including Asian diplomats, British government officials from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, journalists, authors, academics and heads of Asia organizations in the UK, speaking on a wide array of issues relating to UK-Asia diplomatic relations, Asian culture, politics, history and societal trends. - Co-directed the Go East - Asian cultural festival



TUI

• Germany
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Relations & Marketing Intern

  • Jan 2000 - Jun 2000



BBC World Service & Lonely Planet Publications

• London, United Kingdom

• Media & PR projects & internships

  • Nov 1998 - Jun 2000

  BBC World Service, Chinese Section - Co-produced and presented series of radio programs in Chinese on student life in the UK. Lonely Planet Publications - Interned in Press & Publicity Department. BBC World Service, Chinese Section - Co-produced and presented series of radio programs in Chinese on student life in the UK. Lonely Planet Publications - Interned in Press & Publicity Department.



Go East - Asian cultural festival

• Leeds, United Kingdom

• Co-director

  • 1999 - 2000

  Campus-wide festival with 3,000 visitors, comprising: - Fair with Asian food and clothing stalls from the local Asian communities, bonsai stall, study/volunteer abroad/recruitment organizations, Asian marshal arts, music and dance displays - Workshops and seminars on Asian culture & Teaching English in Asia - Competitions with prizes including flights to Asia - Madras rickshaw rides around campus Campus-wide festival with 3,000 visitors, comprising: - Fair with Asian food and clothing stalls from the local Asian communities, bonsai stall, study/volunteer abroad/recruitment organizations, Asian marshal arts, music and dance displays - Workshops and seminars on Asian culture & Teaching English in Asia - Competitions with prizes including flights to Asia - Madras rickshaw rides around campus



Asian Eye Photographic Exhibition

• Leeds, United Kingdom

• Coordinator

  • Sep 1998 - Dec 1998

  University-wide Asia photo competition, exhibition, and awards ceremony, with awards presented by the Chinese Ambassador to the UK. University-wide Asia photo competition, exhibition, and awards ceremony, with awards presented by the Chinese Ambassador to the UK.