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
Psychologist, 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.
LinkedIn ProfileAmi Bokris
Provides strategic oversight, governance leadership, and long-term institutional direction.
LinkedIn ProfileMoshe Shemi
Founding partner with deep experience in community resilience initiatives and social innovation, contributing to the lab's strategic foundations.
LinkedIn ProfileEran Segal
Brings extensive experience in resilience ecosystems, community-based innovation, and strategic development, strengthening the connection between research, practice, and community impact.
LinkedIn ProfileMichael Siman-Tov
Represents the municipal partnership and supports alignment between the lab, the city, and public systems.
LinkedIn ProfileYigal Bracha
Supports economic growth, strategic partnerships, and sustainable development linked to the lab's activities.
LinkedIn ProfileExecutive Leadership
Prof. Galit Peled
Leads the lab's overall strategy, research direction, and institutional development, ensuring scientific rigor, ethical standards, and international collaboration.
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Lior Daraf
Oversees research planning, coordination, and implementation across projects, ensuring alignment with the lab's strategic goals.
LinkedIn ProfileYaffa Edelstein
Leads the development and management of research initiatives, ensuring methodological quality and the translation of research outcomes into practice.
LinkedIn ProfileMichael Frankel
Leads data-driven research, analytical frameworks, and the integration of advanced data methodologies into resilience and mental health research.
LinkedIn ProfileTechnology & Innovation
Boaz Yardeni
Leads the lab's technological strategy, including digital infrastructure, AI-related development, and responsible technology integration.
LinkedIn ProfileBusiness Development & Partnerships
Inga Kuetter
Leads strategic partnerships and international collaborations across academic, public, and innovation sectors.
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