Dionne Taylor
Founder of Polkadot Communications, based in Sydney, Australia. Dionne has worked tirelessly to advocate for Australian Jewry and for the land and people of Israel. Drawing on decades of PR experience, she partners with pro-Israel organizations to increase visibility for their important work.
Ari Meridy
As a New York board member of JNFuture (Jewish National Fund-USA’s donor group for 22–40-year-olds), Ari engages the next generation through philanthropy, education, and meaningful connections to Israel. He has also served as Chair of JNFuture's Leadership Institute Mission to Israel, leading a group of emerging Zionist leaders through a powerful experience focused on resilience, rebuilding, and Israel's future. He co-founded a welcoming Shabbat community in New York that brings together more than 200 people each month.
Gary Fayman
As Senior Rabbinic Manager at Sinai Temple, Gary helps people find meaning, connection, and belonging every day. For the past four years, he has advocated with Jewish California, meeting with elected officials to advance funding for nonprofit and synagogue security and to amplify his community’s needs. He is also JNFuture’s Leadership Chair in Los Angeles, where he promotes Zionist pride among LA’s young professionals.
Tal Louria
A regular media contributor, author, and policy analyst, Tal has dedicated his life to transforming Israel’s public systems. He is the founder of “Teachers Leading Change” and works to identify critical gaps in Israeli society and create ventures to address them. He has also spearheaded platforms such as “Iran News,” “Tmunat Nitzachon” and advanced AI-driven news networks.