Ra'anan Avital is an Israeli professional in Jewish leadership and non-profit management, holding a bachelor's and master's degree in political science from the University of Haifa. He was a member of the first cohort of the Wexner Senior Leadership Program, underscoring his early commitment to leadership development in the Jewish community. His academic background likely informs his approach to fostering leadership and communal engagement. Avital serves as Vice President and Co-Director General (Israel) at the Wexner Foundation, focusing on operations in Israel, where he contributes to programs aimed at developing Israeli public leaders and strengthening Jewish communal ties. His work builds on the foundation's mission to nurture ethical and effective leadership, drawing from his own experience in the organization's flagship programs.