Orly Harel
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More about me
A lawyer, serial hi-tech entrepreneur, and prominent social activist. She holds a master’s degree in law with honors and is the author of ‘The Innovation Club’. She received the British Government’s Leading Woman in Technology award and was selected as a Success Ambassador by the Israel Export Institute.
She founded the Jerusalem Likud Women’s Forum, the Jerusalem Loves Animals nonprofit, and the Israel Digital Health Community, and currently serves as the volunteer head of B’Yachad’s Women’s Branch. Named one of the 100 most influential Jewish women in the world by The Jerusalem Post, she brings expertise in law, technology and innovation, and taking action to promote women’s representation where key decisions are made.
Be the change you want to see in the world
Tasks for the term
- Promoting women's representation where key decisions are made
- Protecting women's rights
- Strengthening Israel's public diplomacy efforts
- Making sure Israel leads on innovation and AI
Something personal
Zionism has run in her family for generations: from her grandmother, who immigrated to Israel alone at the age of 19, to her grandfather, who was among the founders of the Liberal Party, which later helped lay the foundations for the Likud; and her parents, who gave up prestigious careers in the United States to return home out of love for Israel.
Alongside her career in hi-tech, she has always had a passion for social activism. In her free time, she enjoys literature, history, and strategy games.
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