At the Weitz Center, we believe in working together to achieve long-term sustainable results.
Adi Dishon - Managing Director
At the Weitz Center since 2012, Adi manages the daily operations of the Weitz Center. Prior to the Weitz Center, she co-founded and served as the CEO of EcoTraders, a company focused on the global carbon trading market and greenhouse gas emission reductions, as well as worked at the Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection. She holds a BSc. degree in Environmental Science & Geography and a MSc. degree in Technology Management, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. With in-depth managerial experience and equally impressive environmental science and technology backgrounds, Adi is well positioned to lead the overall management of projects, from initiation to implementation.
At the Weitz Center since 2012, Adi manages the daily operations of the Weitz Center. Prior to the Weitz Center, she co-founded and served as the CEO of EcoTraders, a company focused on the global carbon trading market and greenhouse gas emission reductions, as well as worked at the Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection. She holds a BSc. degree in Environmental Science & Geography and a MSc. degree in Technology Management, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. With in-depth managerial experience and equally impressive environmental science and technology backgrounds, Adi is well positioned to lead the overall management of projects, from initiation to implementation.
Ronit Shpindel - Administrative Coordinator
Our veteran, long-term staff member, Ronit has been with the Center since 1992. Today, she coordinates and leads all administration-related responsibilities, ensuring that our programs and projects run smoothly and effectively. Her extensive experience directly contributes to our work and progress. She also serves as our main contact person with the 5,000+ list (and growing) of MASHAV course graduates. Ronit completed a B.A. degree in Geography from Tel-Aviv University and has been studying Spanish for the past 7 years in order to fortify our connections with Latin American countries. Outside of work, you can find her spending quality time with her beloved granddaughter.
Our veteran, long-term staff member, Ronit has been with the Center since 1992. Today, she coordinates and leads all administration-related responsibilities, ensuring that our programs and projects run smoothly and effectively. Her extensive experience directly contributes to our work and progress. She also serves as our main contact person with the 5,000+ list (and growing) of MASHAV course graduates. Ronit completed a B.A. degree in Geography from Tel-Aviv University and has been studying Spanish for the past 7 years in order to fortify our connections with Latin American countries. Outside of work, you can find her spending quality time with her beloved granddaughter.
Hila Rotbart - International Program Officer
Hila holds an MSc in Environment and Resource Management program at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Water and Climate Policy. Previously, Hila worked as co-manager of an Environmental Education Department in the Sharon region in Israel, initiating and consulting municipal authorities in order to implement and encourage sustainable behavior in various sectors in the community. At the center, Hila develops the content and structure of the yearly MASHAV sponsored courses. Additionally, she works towards facilitating learning collaborations, synergies and knowledge sharing with new national and international partners. Outside of work you can find Hila hiking and jogging.
Hila holds an MSc in Environment and Resource Management program at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Water and Climate Policy. Previously, Hila worked as co-manager of an Environmental Education Department in the Sharon region in Israel, initiating and consulting municipal authorities in order to implement and encourage sustainable behavior in various sectors in the community. At the center, Hila develops the content and structure of the yearly MASHAV sponsored courses. Additionally, she works towards facilitating learning collaborations, synergies and knowledge sharing with new national and international partners. Outside of work you can find Hila hiking and jogging.
Emily Schnitt - Intern, International Programs
Emily is excited to be joining the team! Coming from far away Boston, Massachusetts, Emily holds a BA in Environmental Studies and International Development from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Throughout her time in university, her main passions were learning about sustainable urban environments and Spatial Environmental mapping. She has worked for AmeriCorps and various health and environmental non-profit organizations. Emily is very interested in the intersection of health and the environment. Outside of the office, you can find her exploring Israel and working on improving her Hebrew, Portuguese and Spanish. Welcome Emily, great to have you on the team!
Emily is excited to be joining the team! Coming from far away Boston, Massachusetts, Emily holds a BA in Environmental Studies and International Development from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Throughout her time in university, her main passions were learning about sustainable urban environments and Spatial Environmental mapping. She has worked for AmeriCorps and various health and environmental non-profit organizations. Emily is very interested in the intersection of health and the environment. Outside of the office, you can find her exploring Israel and working on improving her Hebrew, Portuguese and Spanish. Welcome Emily, great to have you on the team!