Our Team

Jonathan Barsade is a serial entrepreneur, an attorney, and in recent years – a lay leader in major Jewish not-for-profit organizations. Walking the line between the world of business and law, Jonathan built expertise in understanding the needs of start-up technology organizations, transforming a budding concept into a viable, successful business. After selling his last start-up to Intuit, Jonathan became active with Israel related Non-For-Profits, as the President of the America Israel Friendship League (AIFL) and a Member of the U.S. and Israeli Boards of IsraAID. In these capacities, he introduces business processes, accountability, and org culture to help not-for-profits navigate the new world of charitable giving.  To help support and strengthen Israel democracy, he founded the AID-Coalition

Ora is a tech entrepreneur working to address the world's biggest challenges.  Ora was the first female to graduate the Israeli Naval Officer Academy (Course Hovlim) in 2000, and the first woman to serve on an Israeli missile ship (Sa'ar 4.5) as a platoon commander. Ora is a Board member of the Naval Academy Alumni Organization (Migdalor), a member of Forum Dvorah -Women in Foreign Policy and National Security.  She is the mother of two, and a member of Kibbutz Ramat David.  She is a frequent speaker in, and leading member of, the Protest Movement in Israel.  

Batell, Executive Director of The AID Coalition, was one of the first female cadets from the Israeli Naval Academy, from which she went on to become the deputy commander of an IDF missile vessel and then the first female airborne naval officer.  Batell is a major in reserves. Combining her military achievements with her corporate legal background, Batell now holds the position of Chief Business Officer at an Israeli hi-tech company and is an elected committee chair of at the Israel Bar Association. With a diverse skill set that spans corporate law, tech, M&A, angel investments and naval operations, Batell, a mother of four children, is a highly motivated and results-driven professional.

Giovanni is AID Coalition's Director of Operations.  She has been an operational leader across multiple industries, including office administration (securities, law and accounting), fin-tech start-up; hotel and hospitality, security manufacturing, and non-profit organizations, with the latter specific to Israeli non-profit organizations.  Giovanni is a fourth generation San Franciscan currently residing in the mountains of Southern California. 

Hila is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in managing volunteers, coordinating large-scale projects, and building impactful partnerships. She has worked with diverse teams across multiple organizations both in Israel and internationally. Currently, she serves as Chairwoman of a prominent social change organization. Her expertise in fostering collaboration and driving meaningful results will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to our community