Jake Shapiro serves as JINSA’s Director of Development, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record in advancing pro-Israel causes. Originally from Maryland and an alumnus of American Jewish University in Los Angeles, Jake’s expertise in strategic development…
Jacob Olidort is former Director of Research at JINSA’s Gemunder Center for Defense and Strategy. Olidort served in a range of national security roles across the U.S. government, including in the Office of former Vice President Mike Pence and as…
Yoni Tobin is a Policy Analyst at JINSA. Yoni holds a B.A. in International Relations, cum laude with honors, from Boston University. He also holds an M.A. in International Security Policy from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs,…
Joshua Katzen is the president of Heller Property Management LLC, a commercial real estate firm in Cambridge, MA. He has been involved with pro-Israel advocacy and conservative politics for over forty years, including as a founding leader of CAMERA (Committee…
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Jay B. Silveria is the Executive Director of Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government & Public Service in Washington, DC. Appointed to the position by Bush School Dean Mark Welsh III in September 2020, Silveria brought…
Anna Schaftel is a Senior Programs and Outreach Associate. She joined JINSA in August 2022, transitioning into this role after previously working as a policy intern. Anna is a graduate of the University of Michigan where she majored in History.…
Bob Harward is Shield AI’s Executive Vice President for International Business and Strategy, where he brings his expertise and energy to the company’s current and prospective customers globally. Prior to joining Shield AI, Bob served as the Chief Executive for…
Leon Ellman is Chairman of the JLE Group, a private equity investment and management and investment consulting firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is also a partner in Ellman Family Vineyards in Napa, California. Previously, Leon was Founder and…
GEN Palumbo involvement in JINSA includes participating in our 2021 General and Admirals Program to Israel, a member of our Gaza Assessment Policy Project and was Senior Mentor on our 2022 U.S. Military Leaders Program trip to Israel. LTG Palumbo…
