Meet the Team
Chief Impact Officer
Omri Attar
Omri Attar is a senior executive and cross-sector leader with more than twenty years of leadership experience across government, nonprofit, philanthropy, and international advocacy in the United States, Israel, and Europe. His work focuses on strategic leadership, organizational growth, and building effective partnerships in complex political and communal environments.
Omri has extensive experience overseeing large-scale operations, stewarding public and philanthropic partnerships, and managing multi-million-dollar budgets. His work has spanned three continents, where he has played a central role in organizations advancing impact, navigating crises, leading complex operations, strengthening public diplomacy, and promoting global engagement.
Omri is also the founder of My Leadership, an initiative focused on leadership development, organizational strategy, and executive training for public and nonprofit leaders. He is a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School’s Mid-Career Master’s in Public Administration program and holds advanced degrees in educational leadership and government, diplomacy, and strategy, all with distinction and academic honors.
He lives in the Boston area with his wife and three children.
Strategic Engagement Associate
Evelyn Inker
Evelyn Inker is a marketing and communications professional with experience across entertainment, digital media, and nonprofit sectors. Her work focuses on strategic marketing, partnership development, and data driven campaign execution.
At Allied Global Marketing, she served as Junior Account Executive and Intern Program Lead in the Boston office, managing promotional campaigns while overseeing intern recruitment and development. She has also held roles at Dolby Laboratories and Brandeis University, supporting internal networks, community engagement, and digital communications strategy.
Evelyn has worked with major entertainment and media brands including Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Food Network, leading cross functional campaigns, securing partnerships, organizing large scale events, and tracking performance metrics to enhance campaign impact.
She holds a BA in Communication and Media Studies and Theater Arts from Brandeis University, graduating summa cum laude. A first generation American born to a family of Jewish refugees, she brings a personal commitment to supporting and strengthening the Jewish community.
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Ariella Coleman
Legal Counsel
Ariella Coleman is a civil rights attorney and founder of Ariella Law, where she focuses on representing individuals facing discrimination, harassment, and workplace misconduct. Her practice is grounded in a strong commitment to justice, accountability, and protecting the rights of those navigating complex and often sensitive legal challenges.
Ariella brings a strategic and thoughtful approach to her work, combining legal expertise with a deep understanding of institutional dynamics. She has experience advocating for clients across a range of sectors and works closely with individuals and organizations to address bias, strengthen compliance, and promote safer, more equitable environments.
Her work reflects a broader dedication to advancing civil rights and supporting communities in confronting discrimination with clarity, professionalism, and impact.
Jose Perez, CPA
Accountant
Jose Perez is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant with over 12 years of experience in public and private accounting, specializing in nonprofit financial management. Known for delivering customized financial solutions, Jose empowers nonprofit organizations to achieve their missions with confidence. His client-focused approach and unwavering commitment to excellence have earned him lasting trust and consistent recognition from nonprofit leaders for his precision and professionalism.
While at BDO (formerly Goldstein Schechter Koch), Jose honed his expertise by auditing nonprofit entities throughout South Florida, where his meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality were repeatedly commended.
Jose holds an M.S. in Accounting and a B.S. in Finance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he received numerous academic honors. Combining technical expertise, a passion for nonprofit causes, and a collaborative spirit, Jose is a vital partner to the organizations he serves.
Chief Executive Officer
Eveline Shekhman, MBA
Eveline (Evi) Shekhman assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of the American Jewish Medical Association (AJMA) in December 2025. She brings more than 25 years of experience in strategic marketing, communications, and organizational development across healthcare, nonprofit, and corporate sectors in the United States and Canada.
Evi previously served on the AJMA Board of Directors and held senior leadership roles at Hartford HealthCare, where she worked closely with clinical and operational leaders to align strategy, mission, and communications in complex healthcare environments. She is the Proprietor of E. Shekhman Consulting, LLC, advising mission-driven organizations on strategic planning, communications, and operations.
A granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Evi brings a strong personal and professional commitment to supporting Jewish physicians, trainees, and healthcare professionals facing antisemitism, antizionism, and bias. She serves on the boards of Jewish Federation National Women’s Philanthropy, the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, Voices of Hope CT, Hartford Hospital's Auxiliary, GW's Family Advisory Council, and is a Strategic Advisor to The George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.
Evi holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in Mass Communications and Semiotics and a Healthcare MBA from The George Washington University. She resides in Connecticut with her orthopedic surgeon husband, three sons and two labrador retrievers.
