SAHAR Team
Inbar Shenfeld
CEO
In her previous positions, Inbar served in various Vice President roles. She has accumulated extensive experience in managing and leading teams, development, strategy, human resources, and leading complex large-scale projects with all social groups in Israel.
Inbar has diverse multidisciplinary experience in both the social sector and the business sector, including the high-tech industry.
Email: inbar@SAHAR.org.il
Inbar Shenfeld
CEO
CEO
In her previous positions, Inbar served in various Vice President roles. She has accumulated extensive experience in managing and leading teams, development, strategy, human resources, and leading complex large-scale projects with all social groups in Israel.
Inbar has diverse multidisciplinary experience in both the social sector and the business sector, including the high-tech industry.
Email: inbar@SAHAR.org.il
Loona Ben Dayan
Director of Clinical Division
Social worker and professional manager of the organization, manages the training system. Holds a master's degree in Social Work and is a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) individual therapist.
Loona has experience in facilitating youth groups dealing with risk situations and is a facilitator in "Gatekeepers" training, which provides knowledge about the suicide phenomenon, early warning signs, risk factors, and continued treatment.
She is a graduate of 'The Messengers’ training and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Loona is married, mother of two children, and lives in the Galilee.
Email: loona@SAHAR.org.il
Loona Ben Dayan
Director of Clinical Division
Director of Clinical Division
Social worker and professional manager of the organization, manages the training system. Holds a master's degree in Social Work and is a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) individual therapist.
Loona has experience in facilitating youth groups dealing with risk situations and is a facilitator in "Gatekeepers" training, which provides knowledge about the suicide phenomenon, early warning signs, risk factors, and continued treatment.
She is a graduate of 'The Messengers’ training and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Loona is married, mother of two children, and lives in the Galilee.
Email: loona@SAHAR.org.il
Naama Elhadad
Director of Volunteers & Community
Holds a master's degree in Health Sciences from Ben-Gurion University and is a certified NLP and guided imagery trainer from Rater College.
Naama has extensive experience in managing social projects in the fields of health and welfare. As part of her role as Southern District Manager of health promotion programs on behalf of ‘Joint Israe’l, Naama, together with a team of health promoters and professional consultants, developed infrastructure and programs to improve health and welfare in educational and welfare settings in the Southern District.
In recent years, Naama has gained extensive experience in individual work with youth and families with emphasis on at-risk youth.
Naama is married, mother of three children, and lives in Or Yam.
Email: naama@SAHAR.org.il
Naama Elhadad
Director of Volunteers & Community
Director of Volunteers & Community
Holds a master's degree in Health Sciences from Ben-Gurion University and is a certified NLP and guided imagery trainer from Rater College.
Naama has extensive experience in managing social projects in the fields of health and welfare. As part of her role as Southern District Manager of health promotion programs on behalf of ‘Joint Israe’l, Naama, together with a team of health promoters and professional consultants, developed infrastructure and programs to improve health and welfare in educational and welfare settings in the Southern District.
In recent years, Naama has gained extensive experience in individual work with youth and families with emphasis on at-risk youth.
Naama is married, mother of three children, and lives in Or Yam.
Email: naama@SAHAR.org.il
Sivan Sharon
Head of the Outreach Patrol Unit
Social worker, manages the proactive monitoring field – SAHAR Network Patrol.
Holds a bachelor's degree in Social Work, a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Education, and a parent guidance certification.
Sivan has experience in the field of parent guidance and in the field of youth at risk – specifically youth addictions.
She is married, mother of three children, and lives in Rishon LeZion.
Sivan Sharon
Head of the Outreach Patrol Unit
Head of the Outreach Patrol Unit
Social worker, manages the proactive monitoring field – SAHAR Network Patrol.
Holds a bachelor's degree in Social Work, a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Education, and a parent guidance certification.
Sivan has experience in the field of parent guidance and in the field of youth at risk – specifically youth addictions.
She is married, mother of three children, and lives in Rishon LeZion.
Moti Lev Solomon
Head of Technology
Systems developer and technological leader with extensive experience in developing and implementing information systems for public, social, and academic organizations.
Specializes in planning digital infrastructures, managing complex projects, information security, accessibility, and optimizing organizational processes through advanced technological solutions – including automation, management systems, training platforms, and artificial intelligence-based applications.
Moti studied in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ben-Gurion University and served as a partner lecturer at the Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University. He brings a systematic approach that combines deep technological understanding with sensitivity to human needs.
Lives in Ramat Gan, enthusiast of technology, poetry, and plants, and is committed to work that combines code with emotion.
Moti Lev Solomon
Head of Technology
Head of Technology
Systems developer and technological leader with extensive experience in developing and implementing information systems for public, social, and academic organizations.
Specializes in planning digital infrastructures, managing complex projects, information security, accessibility, and optimizing organizational processes through advanced technological solutions – including automation, management systems, training platforms, and artificial intelligence-based applications.
Moti studied in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ben-Gurion University and served as a partner lecturer at the Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University. He brings a systematic approach that combines deep technological understanding with sensitivity to human needs.
Lives in Ramat Gan, enthusiast of technology, poetry, and plants, and is committed to work that combines code with emotion.
Rina Sadeh
IT Manager
Holds a bachelor's degree in Social Work from the Hebrew University and a master's degree in Human Engineering.
Rina has rich experience in combining people and technology. Until recent years, she managed projects for implementation and deployment of complex technological systems in large organizations in Israel and abroad.
At SAHAR, she engages in improving and streamlining processes through the integration of technological tools.
Rina is married, mother of 3 and grandmother of 4, and lives in Rehovot.
Rina Sadeh
IT Manager
IT Manager
Holds a bachelor's degree in Social Work from the Hebrew University and a master's degree in Human Engineering.
Rina has rich experience in combining people and technology. Until recent years, she managed projects for implementation and deployment of complex technological systems in large organizations in Israel and abroad.
At SAHAR, she engages in improving and streamlining processes through the integration of technological tools.
Rina is married, mother of 3 and grandmother of 4, and lives in Rehovot.
Sharon Zur
Technology & Research Coordinator, North America Team
Expert educational psychologist, holds a master's degree in Psychology from the University of Haifa.
Sharon has experience working with parents, adolescents, and families with emphasis on special education and at-risk youth. She is an individual therapist in various therapeutic methods such as long-term dynamic therapies and short-term therapies such as CBT and EFT, as well as professional experience in group facilitation and psychological assessments.
She is currently in the process of doctoral studies in Psychology.
In recent years, Sharon lives in the Silicon Valley, California, and is interested in Technology and how Artificial intelligence can support the Mental Health field.
Sharon is married and mother of four children.
Sharon Zur
Technology & Research Coordinator, North America Team
Technology & Research Coordinator, North America Team
Expert educational psychologist, holds a master's degree in Psychology from the University of Haifa.
Sharon has experience working with parents, adolescents, and families with emphasis on special education and at-risk youth. She is an individual therapist in various therapeutic methods such as long-term dynamic therapies and short-term therapies such as CBT and EFT, as well as professional experience in group facilitation and psychological assessments.
She is currently in the process of doctoral studies in Psychology.
In recent years, Sharon lives in the Silicon Valley, California, and is interested in Technology and how Artificial intelligence can support the Mental Health field.
Sharon is married and mother of four children.
Ayelet Bord
Clinical Coordinator, North America
Expert rehabilitation psychologist, holds a master's degree in Psychology from the Hebrew University.
Ayelet has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and parents in rehabilitative settings and in private practice.
She managed the psycho-social team in the day rehabilitation hospitalization department at Safra Children's Hospital at Tel HaShomer (Sheba Medical Center).
Therapist in various approaches, such as dynamic approach, behavioral approach, dialectical approach, and EMDR. Additionally, has rich experience in neuropsychological and psycho-didactic assessment.
In recent years, lives in New Jersey with her partner and their two chiHolds training in "Gesher Mechached" theory.
Ayelet Bord
Clinical Coordinator, North America
Clinical Coordinator, North America
Expert rehabilitation psychologist, holds a master's degree in Psychology from the Hebrew University.
Ayelet has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and parents in rehabilitative settings and in private practice.
She managed the psycho-social team in the day rehabilitation hospitalization department at Safra Children's Hospital at Tel HaShomer (Sheba Medical Center).
Therapist in various approaches, such as dynamic approach, behavioral approach, dialectical approach, and EMDR. Additionally, has rich experience in neuropsychological and psycho-didactic assessment.
In recent years, lives in New Jersey with her partner and their two chiHolds training in "Gesher Mechached" theory.
Oria Drori Cohen
Community and Volunteer Coordinator, North America
Registered nurse with a master's degree in Health Systems Management and Public Health from Bar-Ilan University.
Oria served in the army for over 10 years in various positions in the Medical Corps.
In recent years, lives in Toronto, Canada, and serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of an integrative clinic focusing on Canadian military veterans suffering from PTSD, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
Oria is married and mother of two sons.
Oria Drori Cohen
Community and Volunteer Coordinator, North America
Community and Volunteer Coordinator, North America
Registered nurse with a master's degree in Health Systems Management and Public Health from Bar-Ilan University.
Oria served in the army for over 10 years in various positions in the Medical Corps.
In recent years, lives in Toronto, Canada, and serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of an integrative clinic focusing on Canadian military veterans suffering from PTSD, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
Oria is married and mother of two sons.
Reut Sahar
Digital Manager
Holds a bachelor's degree in Communication and is a graduate of Sam Spiegel Film School.
Journalist and content person with specialization in creative work, branding, and digital media. Comfortable in the various social media platforms.
Partner, mother of two daughters, and lives in a kibbutz in the Western Galilee.
Reut Sahar
Digital Manager
Digital Manager
Holds a bachelor's degree in Communication and is a graduate of Sam Spiegel Film School.
Journalist and content person with specialization in creative work, branding, and digital media. Comfortable in the various social media platforms.
Partner, mother of two daughters, and lives in a kibbutz in the Western Galilee.
Shiraz Popovich
Digital Manager
(Replacement of Reut Sahar during maternity leave)
Leading digital presence and content strategies for organizations and social initiatives, bridging high-level vision with daily, hands-on execution. With a professional background in Software Engineering and UX/UI, bringing a unique technical edge to creative storytelling. Mother of two, based in Kiryat Tivon.
Shiraz Popovich
Digital Manager
Digital Manager
(Replacement of Reut Sahar during maternity leave)
Leading digital presence and content strategies for organizations and social initiatives, bridging high-level vision with daily, hands-on execution. With a professional background in Software Engineering and UX/UI, bringing a unique technical edge to creative storytelling. Mother of two, based in Kiryat Tivon.
Michelle Elishe
Admin Coordinator
Holds a bachelor's degree in Human Resources.
Has extensive experience in coordination and administration in large and medium organizations.
Michelle is married, mother of three, and lives in Emek Ha’Yarden.
Michelle Elishe
Admin Coordinator
Admin Coordinator
Holds a bachelor's degree in Human Resources.
Has extensive experience in coordination and administration in large and medium organizations.
Michelle is married, mother of three, and lives in Emek Ha’Yarden.
Daniel Derazia Yehudar
Community and Volunteer Coordinator
Graduate of special education studies, has extensive experience in the fields of education, training, and working with diverse population.
Believes that good interpersonal relationships, listening, and giving are the basis for any meaningful activity, and that education is the central tool for creating real change in society.
Over the years, has always sought occupations related to social and community that bring opportunities to influence, connect, and grow with other people.
Lives in central Israel, married and mother to a lovely daughter.
Daniel Derazia Yehudar
Community and Volunteer Coordinator
Community and Volunteer Coordinator
Graduate of special education studies, has extensive experience in the fields of education, training, and working with diverse population.
Believes that good interpersonal relationships, listening, and giving are the basis for any meaningful activity, and that education is the central tool for creating real change in society.
Over the years, has always sought occupations related to social and community that bring opportunities to influence, connect, and grow with other people.
Lives in central Israel, married and mother to a lovely daughter.
Anat Altman
Supervision Coordinator
Anat Altman
Supervision Coordinator
Supervision Coordinator
Naama Abastado
Training Coordinator
Holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Psychology and an M.A. in Medical Psychology from Yezreel Valley College. Experienced in treating oncology patients at Assuta Hospital and currently a Medical Psychology Resident in the Oncology Department at Ichilov Hospital. Background in software development, currently leading a Web Development team while bridging the gap between psychology and technology. Mother of two, living in Tel Aviv.
Naama Abastado
Training Coordinator
Training Coordinator
Holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Psychology and an M.A. in Medical Psychology from Yezreel Valley College. Experienced in treating oncology patients at Assuta Hospital and currently a Medical Psychology Resident in the Oncology Department at Ichilov Hospital. Background in software development, currently leading a Web Development team while bridging the gap between psychology and technology. Mother of two, living in Tel Aviv.
Suzy Ciubotaru
Clinical Coordinator
Suzy Ciubotaru
Clinical Coordinator
Clinical Coordinator
Dr. Leni Dotan
Partnership Coordinator
Dr. Leni Dothan is an artist and researcher, graduate of UCL University, London.
Responsible for developing relationships and partnerships of SAHAR. Leni has extensive experience in accompanying work processes of artists and fundraising.
In her work as a researcher and artist, she engages in expanding the image of women and mothers in society.
Leni lives and works in London.
Dr. Leni Dotan
Partnership Coordinator
Partnership Coordinator
Dr. Leni Dothan is an artist and researcher, graduate of UCL University, London.
Responsible for developing relationships and partnerships of SAHAR. Leni has extensive experience in accompanying work processes of artists and fundraising.
In her work as a researcher and artist, she engages in expanding the image of women and mothers in society.
Leni lives and works in London.
Kholod Khalde
Community and Volunteer Coordinator Arabic Chat
Hulud holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Haifa and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Educational Psychology. She has professional experience as an instructor working with at-risk children and youth, an area she feels especially connected to.
She began her journey at Sahar as a volunteer assistant and previously also served as a program coordinator during her university studies.
Alongside her professional work, Hulud is an artist at heart: she draws, sings, and runs a small independent business selling her artwork.
Kholod Khalde
Community and Volunteer Coordinator Arabic Chat
Community and Volunteer Coordinator Arabic Chat
Hulud holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Haifa and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Educational Psychology. She has professional experience as an instructor working with at-risk children and youth, an area she feels especially connected to.
She began her journey at Sahar as a volunteer assistant and previously also served as a program coordinator during her university studies.
Alongside her professional work, Hulud is an artist at heart: she draws, sings, and runs a small independent business selling her artwork.

