1. MEET THE FELLOWS

2. We believe that social involvement is the key to helping the Israeli community grow stronger and more
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vibrant. Tonight, the journey that began six months ago at the start of the inaugural PresenTense Tel
Aviv-Ja a Fellowship will culminate in Launch Night, and the Tel Aviv community will gain twelve
innovative and passionate community leaders. ese twelve entrepreneurs have shown tenacity, enthusiasm,
excitement, and vision, and have worked tirelessly to grow their ideas into real ventures. And, the support
from dozens of experienced professionals, who have volunteered their time and knowledge to serve as
mentors, coaches, subject matter experts, and steering committee members, has been invaluable in helping
fellows reach this point today. e entire PresenTense community wishes the fellows much success as
they take their rst steps to transform the Tel Aviv-Ja a community.
Erez Marchini, PresenTense Tel Aviv-Ja a Fellowship Coordinator
PresenTense

4. BEVERLYN BAER
>> Hemshech >>
Beverlyn was born and raised in
Chicago. She holds a BA in sociolo-
gy from the University of Illinois and
a MA in Public Policy and Admin-
istration from the Interdisciplinary
Center in Herzliya. rough com-
munity work during her BA studies
she saw rsthand that not enough
resources were getting to poorer
communities and wanted to create
a framework that would better allo-
cate resources to those struggling to
survive day to day.
www.hemshech.org is a directory
of non-pro t organizations in Tel
Aviv, o ering humanitarian aid and
services free of charge. Hemshech
is creating a booklet and hotline to
increase accessibility of existing re-
sources for those in need.

5. >> Bringing Eden Back to Israel >>
Moran was born in Israel and raised
in the United States. Following
a year at Rutgers University, she
volunteered as a “lone soldier” in
the IDF where she served as a drill
sergeant in basic training. She went
on to travel the world, working and
studying for over seven years and is
now a trained chef and manager in
the food and beverage industry.
Bringing Eden Back to Israel will
inspire and in uence people to respect
one another by rst respecting nature.

6. >> Shem Zmani >>
Gil was born in Rehovot, Israel. !"#$
She has degrees from David Yellin
Academic College of Education, the
Musrara School in Jerusalem and a
Masters degree from Tel Aviv Uni-
versity. Gil is currently studying
at Beit-Berl for an M.Ed in art
education. Gil works as the art
coordinator and teacher of Havruta
School for Leadership and Culture
in Emek-Hefer, and she is the co-
founder, director, and co-curator of
the Phantom Gallery in Tel Aviv.
Shem Zmani – Pop Up Art Exhibitions is a temporary pop-up exhibition
of contemporary art held in locations around Tel Aviv such as vacant store-
fronts and unused spaces. e project strengthens relationships between art,
community, and businesses, providing access to contemporary art within the
urban texture and enabling broad exposure for emerging artists.

7. NITZAN WOLANSKI
>> Shem Zmani >>
Nitzan holds a BA in Literature !"%"
from the multidisciplinary program
in the arts from Tel Aviv University.
She studied for her MA at e
Cohn Institute for the History and
Philosophy of Science and Ideas
also at Tel Aviv University. She is
the director of international rela-
tions at the Fresh Paint Contem-
porary Art Fair, Tel Aviv, and she
is the co-founder, director, and co-
curator of the Phantom Gallery in
Tel Aviv.

8. >> Open TLV
Jesse was raised in Raleigh, North
Carolina and moved to Israel in his
late teens. After volunteering on
kibbutzim, he went on to earn
degrees from Tel Aviv University
and the Technion. Jesse has worked
as a freelance journalist and blogger
while volunteering with African
asylum seekers. Currently, he is
hoping to democratize urban plan-
ning in Tel Aviv through greater
transparency. He lives in Ja a.
Open TLV is about making urban :Open TLV
planning accessible to everyone by
translating plans and policies into
a simple, graphic language, while
providing people with the tools Open TLV
to get involved. Over time, it will
gradually evolve into a policy think
tank.

9. >> Ten Linshom >>
Efrat was born in Israel but grew
up in several di erent countries.
She studied at Bar Ilan University,
and and received a Master’s in
Public Health from Hebrew Uni-
versity. Efrat has worked at the
Israeli Ministry of Health. She
is interested in promoting and
improving health, and believes that
eliminating smoking and second-
hand smoking is one of the top
public health priorities in Israel.
Ten Linshom is a health education
and health marketing campaign
in Tel Aviv, particularly targeted at
parents and children.

10. >> PAVI
Abby was born in Baltimore, Mary-
land, but is now a proud Tel Avivi-
an. Since university, she has worked
at NGOs and human rights think
tanks in Tel Aviv and Buenos Ai-
res. She is also the co-director of
Camp PALS for teens with Down
syndrome. PALS
Progressive Activism and Vol- :PAVI
unteering in Israel (PAVI,
israelvolunteering.org) connects
English-speaking students and young
professionals with activism and ad-
vocacy opportunities in Israel and
globally promotes organizations
working for a more just, democratic,
and peaceful Israel.

11. >> Beta >>
Anat graduated from the Technion
with a degree in architecture. She
currently works as a regional de-
velopment analyst with the Reut
Institute. Previously, she worked
on urban planning teams and wrote
policy papers on local urban plan-
ning. Anat also has a rich back-
ground in informal education.
Beta is a cultural-educational cen- !
ter that will provide accessible in-
formation about architecture and
city planning in the Tel Aviv metro-
politan area. e center will include
a model of the city with existing
and planned buildings; exhibitions
on past, present, and future devel-
opment; and educational programs
for the public.

12. KATE ROSENBERG
>> Tov Lada’at >>
Kate grew up in Melbourne, Aus- !"
tralia. After a few long stints in Is-
rael and time spent in Krakow, she
made Aliyah in 2008 and now lives
in Tel Aviv. Kate is working toward !##$
making Israel the democratic, plu-
ralistic, and inspiring country she
knows it can be.
Tov Lada’at will provide ho-
listic support and community
leadership training for African
refugees and asylum seekers hoping
to reach institutions of higher edu-
cation in Israel.

13. >> IdealTLV.com
Stephanie made Aliyah from New
Jersey in 2007. After two years as !##%
a Hummer instructor in the army,
she is currently working as a paralegal
in Herzliya. She lives in Tel Aviv
and enjoys running, sur ng, and
her dog, Oz.
IdealTLV.com creates deals that !IdealTLV.com
provide large discounts at socially
conscious businesses in Tel Aviv.
IdealTLV also informs the public
which businesses employ socially
conscious business practices.

14. >> One for one
Avi grew up in Ramle and Rehovot.
After high school, he deferred his
army service to participate in an Is-
raeli Scouts service program as part
of Young Judaea’s Year Course. He
then served in the Nahal Brigade as
a squad commander. After his military
service, Avi traveled to the Far East
where he worked with Nepali street
children. Avi now lives in Tel Aviv
where he works in telebanking at
Mizrahi-Tefahot and studies eco-
nomics and political science at Tel
Aviv University.
One for one will bring TOMS Shoes to Israel and, through a “one-for-one”
deal, donate one pair of shoes to a needy child for every pair bought on the
TOMS website.

15. >> One for one
Avner Gvaryahu is a social work
student in Tel Aviv. He served in
a paratrooper unit and afterwards
began working with “Breaking
the Silence”, an organization that
promotes moral discussions about
service in the territories. Avner is
a shift manager for “Na’lagaat,” a
theater group for the deaf and blind
in Ja a.
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16. THANK YOU!
Steering Committee: Kevin Nafte (Chair), Inbal Baum, Michael Freedman, Mati Gill,
Neta Goldshtein, Shira Goldestky, Tess Lehrich, Marni Mandell, Michal Rubin, Marla Schuchman
Coaches: Romit Barratson, Michael Freedman, Carmel Graber, Shira Goldetsky, Erin Kopelow,
Andrea Kruchik, Maureen Meyer, Marla Schuchman, Freda Surka, Julie Wyler
Mentors: Itay Ben Horen, Gidon Bromberg, Dafna Danenberg, Mati Gill, Terry Newman,
Eli Novershtern, Eran Sha r, Jay Shultz, Oren Simanyan, Ruthie Sobel Luttenberg,
Amir Mizroch, Debbie Stein, Lydia Wolf
Subject Matter Experts: Doron Biber, Tomer Tveria, Suhey Fogel, Oren Simanyan
Case Study Teachers: Gidon Bromberg, Esther Cohen,
Shuey Fogel, Neta Korin, Oren Magnezy, Mati Gill
Partnership: Tel Aviv Municipality Beit Hatzeirim
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