The People Behind RIL

Our Team

At RIL – Resilience Innovation Lab, our leadership and operational teams bring together strategic vision, research expertise, public-sector partnership, technological innovation, and community-based insight. Together, they guide the lab's mission to advance mental health, psychological resilience, and responsible innovation.

Steering Committee & Governance

Inon Ivgi

Inon Ivgi

Co-Founder | Member of the Steering Committee

Social entrepreneur and leader in mental health innovation. Inon leads the lab's strategic vision, research orientation, and cross-sector collaboration, integrating clinical insight, community resilience, and technological innovation.

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Ami Bokris

Ami Bokris

Chair of the Board | Member of the Steering Committee

Provides strategic oversight, governance leadership, and long-term institutional direction.

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Moshe Shemi

Moshe Shemi

Co-Founder | Member of the Steering Committee

Founding partner with deep experience in community resilience initiatives and social innovation, contributing to the lab's strategic foundations.

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Eran Segal

Eran Segal

Co-Founder (Sderot Resilience Hub & RIL) | Member of the Steering Committee

Brings extensive experience in resilience ecosystems, community-based innovation, and strategic development, strengthening the connection between research, practice, and community impact.

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Michael Siman-Tov

Michael Siman-Tov

CEO, City of Sderot | Member of the Steering Committee

Represents the municipal partnership and supports alignment between the lab, the city, and public systems.

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Yigal Bracha

Yigal Bracha

Head of Economic Development, City of Sderot | Member of the Steering Committee

Supports economic growth, strategic partnerships, and sustainable development linked to the lab's activities.

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Executive Leadership

Prof. Galit Peled

Prof. Galit Peled

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Leads the lab's overall strategy, research direction, and institutional development, ensuring scientific rigor, ethical standards, and international collaboration.

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Research & Innovation Leadership

Michael Frankel

Michael Frankel

Head of Data & Research Analytics

Leads data-driven research, analytical frameworks, and the integration of advanced data methodologies into resilience and mental health research.

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Yaffa Edelstein

Yaffa Edelstein

Director of Research Programs

Leads the development and management of research initiatives, ensuring methodological quality and the translation of research outcomes into practice.

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Business Development & Partnerships

Inga Kuetter

Inga Kuetter

Director of Business Development & International Partnerships

Leads strategic partnerships and international collaborations across academic, public, and innovation sectors.

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