Staff
Netanel HadadCEO
Netanel holds a Clinical MSW from Bar-Ilan University and since 2006 has been working with at-risk children and young adults as well as in the field of out-of-home placements. His previous positions include managing emergency child protective services, heading the professional staff at a boarding school for at-risk kids, managing a center for assistance to victims of sexual assault, and managing a treatment center boarding school for Be’er Sheva youth. Netanel joined Lamerhav out of a deep commitment to the importance of the continuity of treatment concept in supporting at-risk youth and young adults who lack a family support network. He believes strongly in young people and that the connection with them has the power to create the space for personal and social development and growth.
Clive lessem
Director of Resource Development and Partnerships
Clive's career spanning over 30 years in the field of philanthropy and organizational leadership, and has established himself as a senior professional in the third sector. With vast experience in fundraising, organizational management and education, he worked with all sectors of the not for profit world, ranging from small local organizations, to national and international organizations. Clive had developed relationships with Governments, foundations and leading philanthropists in Israel and abroad.
Adi Landau
CFO
Adi holds an LLB and a BA in accounting and economics from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and an LLM from Bar-Ilan University. She has over 18 years of experience in auditing businesses and nonprofits, as well as performing company analyses, financial feasibility studies, and providing financial consulting to companies and self-employed individuals in various industries. Adi has been Lamerhav’s CFO since September 1, 2016, where she leads budget planning, cashflow management, resource revenue projection, and the financial management of the organization’s partnerships with various donors and governmental agencies. She believes in the power of financial planning and education for all – from Lamerhav’s participants to the organization as a whole.
Adi holds an LLB and a BA in accounting and economics from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and an LLM from Bar-Ilan University. She has over 18 years of experience in auditing businesses and nonprofits, as well as performing company analyses, financial feasibility studies, and providing financial consulting to companies and self-employed individuals in various industries. Adi has been Lamerhav’s CFO since September 1, 2016, where she leads budget planning, cashflow management, resource revenue projection, and the financial management of the organization’s partnerships with various donors and governmental agencies. She believes in the power of financial planning and education for all – from Lamerhav’s participants to the organization as a whole.
Yael Simon Suissa
Media And Content Coordinator
Yael holds a BA in social work from the Ben Gurion University. She has experience in providing digital accessibility to young adults at-risk and to counselors. Previously, Yael worked at the Ministry of Education and led an online community for graduates of youth villages and foster families, with an emphasis on providing digital accessibility to their rights. She strongly believes in the connection between community social work and the digital community world. She currently serves as the Media and Community Coordinator for the National Forum of Organizations for At-risk Young Adults, and develops content for the community of staff working with young adults.
The Mentoring Team
Michal Nuriel WeissCounselor
Michal holds a BA in Behavioral Sciences and an MA in Educational Counseling from the Bar Ilan University. She has experience in individual and group counseling of children and youth, as well as parent, and educational staff counseling. She believes that every person should be taken at face value, and enjoys the privilege of guiding young adults on the journey of their lives.
Michelle Tal
Counselor
Michelle is a personal counselor, mentoring Lamerhav participants during stage 3 of the program in Be'er Sheva, and coordinates stage 2 (military service). She is also lead coordinator for selection and onboarding at Lamerhav. She holds a BA in Social Work from Ben Gurion University. "I have worked for two years at a start-up center in Be'er Sheva, which provides services and response on various issues to young adults aged 18-35. In recent years, I have worked as a coordinator of employment courses for youth at risk. I have accumulated experience in various projects that dealt with individual and group youth counseling."
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