Shelley Kedar has been appointed the new chief impact officer at the Jewish Agency for Israel. In this role, she’ll spearhead the development and implementation of the agency’s strategic vision.
Kedar will also be responsible for establishing unified organizational standards, developing impact metrics and cultivating strategic partnerships, while leading the organization’s engagement in the educational sector across institutions.
Kedar first worked as a shlichah, “Israeli emissary,” from 1999 to 2002. In 2013, she assumed the role of the Jewish Agency’s head of Israel campus fellows and Hillel International’s first vice president for education and Israel engagement. She then served as founding director of the Adelson Shlichut Institute and, most recently, as director of the Jewish Agency’s Connect unit, where she initiated and led innovative education and engagement programs across Israel and around the world.
“Our organization continues to grow, expanding our work, forming new partnerships and taking on greater responsibility,” said Yehuda Setton, CEO and director general at The Jewish Agency. “At times like these, it’s crucial that we stay connected to our purpose, build trust and lay the groundwork for meaningful success and lasting impact.”
Setton said that “with a doctor of education degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary, Shelley brings over two decades of professional experience and deep commitment to our mission. She has exceptional expertise in leading organizational change and delivering results—from strategic vision to hands-on implementation. I’m confident that her skills, experience and leadership will contribute greatly to our work.”
