OUR TEAM
Ofir Kedar
CALO Co-Founder
and Chairman Board Member
Eva is a management consultant, leadership coach, YPO certified Forum Facilitator and published author. Her passions are in the areas of leadership transformation through meaningful relationships and peer learning and support groups. Eva has earned a master’s degree in Neuroscience and a doctorate in Organizational Psychology. Her experience varies from working with fortune 500 companies to startups, and in industries ranging from banking to entertainment to software. Eva is also a certified teacher of the Enneagram, a powerful, ancient model for understanding personality, human behavior, and leadership styles.
She co-authored numerous articles about creativity and the new media, and has published a book about the early days of online entertainment: Digital Babylon: How the Geeks, the Suits, and the Ponytails Fought to Bring Hollywood to the Internet. Eva enjoys helping leaders and groups increase their authenticity, vitality, and impact. She was born in Prague, grew up in Israel and is currently living with her husband Ofir in NY.
Ofir Kedar is a serial entrepreneur and has created multiple companies in the media, hi-tech, and non-profit fields. Ofir started his career as the founder and CEO of SQRiBE Software and Executive Chairman of Brio Software.” Currently Ofir is actively investing in ‘Social Impact’ businesses – for-profit and non-profit entities that combine in their mission a commitment to make a positive impact in the world.
In the non-profit area, Ofir is a co-founder of the YPO’s Peace Action Network (PAN), which has hosted multiple events and forums, bringing together business executives across conflict borders. Ofir and his wife Eva are the founders of the current YPO Israel chapter, which today has more than 160 members and is considered to be one of the best YPO chapters in the world.
Dr. Eva Kedar
CALO Co-Founder
and Board Member
Eva is a management consultant, leadership coach, YPO certified Forum Facilitator and published author. Her passions are in the areas of leadership transformation through meaningful relationships and peer learning and support groups. Eva has earned a master’s degree in Neuroscience and a doctorate in Organizational Psychology. Her experience varies from working with fortune 500 companies to startups, and in industries ranging from banking to entertainment to software. Eva is also a certified teacher of the Enneagram, a powerful, ancient model for understanding personality, human behavior, and leadership styles.
She co-authored numerous articles about creativity and the new media, and has published a book about the early days of online entertainment: Digital Babylon: How the Geeks, the Suits, and the Ponytails Fought to Bring Hollywood to the Internet. Eva enjoys helping leaders and groups increase their authenticity, vitality, and impact. She was born in Prague, grew up in Israel and is currently living with her husband Ofir in NY.
Eva is a management consultant, leadership coach, YPO certified Forum Facilitator and published author. Her passions are in the areas of leadership transformation through meaningful relationships and peer learning and support groups. Eva has earned a master’s degree in Neuroscience and a doctorate in Organizational Psychology. Her experience varies from working with fortune 500 companies to startups, and in industries ranging from banking to entertainment to software. Eva is also a certified teacher of the Enneagram, a powerful, ancient model for understanding personality, human behavior, and leadership styles. She co-authored numerous articles about creativity and the new media, and has published a book about the early days of online entertainment: Digital Babylon: How the Geeks, the Suits, and the Ponytails Fought to Bring Hollywood to the Internet. Eva enjoys helping leaders and groups increase their authenticity, vitality, and impact. She was born in Prague, grew up in Israel and is currently living with her husband Ofir in NY.
Yuval Shenhar
CALO Co-Founder
and Board Member
Eva is a management consultant, leadership coach, YPO certified Forum Facilitator and published author. Her passions are in the areas of leadership transformation through meaningful relationships and peer learning and support groups. Eva has earned a master’s degree in Neuroscience and a doctorate in Organizational Psychology. Her experience varies from working with fortune 500 companies to startups, and in industries ranging from banking to entertainment to software. Eva is also a certified teacher of the Enneagram, a powerful, ancient model for understanding personality, human behavior, and leadership styles.
She co-authored numerous articles about creativity and the new media, and has published a book about the early days of online entertainment: Digital Babylon: How the Geeks, the Suits, and the Ponytails Fought to Bring Hollywood to the Internet. Eva enjoys helping leaders and groups increase their authenticity, vitality, and impact. She was born in Prague, grew up in Israel and is currently living with her husband Ofir in NY.
Yuval Shenhar got his entrepreneurial start at an early age and has established a number of successful businesses in various fields ranging from security to retail. He now focuses his attention on real estate development and investments. About a decade ago, Yuval returned to Israel with his family after living in America for 20 years. Yuval has been an active member of YPO since 2010 and has recently completed his tenure in a volunteer position as chairman of the organization in Israel, where he served for three years. Based on his experience in YPO, Yuval established CALO- Change Agent Leaders Organization, a community for CEOs of nonprofits. He is the Co-founder of the global organization and the Israeli chapter, where he is also serving as the chapter chair. Yuval now lives in Tel Aviv while continuing to oversee his USA-based Real Estate business.
Dikla Cohen Michaeli
CEO
Rona is a social entrepreneur who is involved in several Impact projects, mainly in the fields of education, personal development, community building, innovation, and creativity. Rona is a project manager with a background in both the NGO sector and the business sector, most notably in the establishment of new organizations and departments. Rona has a BA in Psychology, with a specialization in organizational consulting, creativity, and social entrepreneurship.
Dikla brings over 20 years of diverse management experience in the nonprofit sector including expertise in strategic planning, implementing procedures, and goal achievement. Prior to being appointed CEO of CALO in May 2024 she was CEO of Lev Cash Association, an organization assisting disadvantaged populations, needy families, the elderly, and the sick and their families. Prior to that she was Executive Director of Neve Arazim Community Center for 9 years, where she managed more than 170 employees in a large community center with additional off-site locations. Dikla also has experience as a management consultant, personal and professional development coach, and facilitates workshops and training courses on management, team building, strategy, and more. She holds a masters degree in nonprofit and community organization management.
Jenna McGuire
New York Chapter Director
Jenna is a community organizer and project manager with a background in environmental and public health advocacy and humanitarian aid. Jenna is also an avid volunteer, working with various local organizations providing food, clothing, and basic necessities to community members in need. Jenna graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and International Studies with a concentration in Comparative Culture and Identity.
Jenna is a community organizer and project manager with a background in environmental and public health advocacy and humanitarian aid. Jenna is also an avid volunteer, working with various local organizations providing food, clothing, and basic necessities to community members in need. Jenna graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and International Studies with a concentration in Comparative Culture and Identity.