Yael Nevo

Experience

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  Hebrew University

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Programme Manager - Dean of Students

  Led an alternative human rights education initiative focused on critical social engagement, student leadership, and cross-cultural dialogue within one of Israel’s leading academic institutions.Key Contributions:🔹 Oversaw the programme's full cycle—from application review and interviews to supervision of over 60 inducted students annually.🔹 Managed a team of 6 Coordinators, providing regular 1:1 support, group training, and strategic oversight to deliver an impactful and values-driven student experience.🔹 Designed and led the ‘Women’s Leadership’ pilot programme, supporting MA students working with underrepresented women in East and West Jerusalem to foster empowerment and self-awareness through community engagement.🔹 Signed off and monitored the timely disbursement of scholarship funds, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial management.🔹 Developed and sustained collaborations with public and private sector stakeholders, including fundraising coordination with the Dean of Students Office.🔹 Spearheaded inter-sectional collaborations on campus-wide human rights events, fostering multidisciplinary dialogue and inclusive participation.🔹 Worked closely with the Unit’s Director to develop a new Israeli–Palestinian dialogue section, promoting peacebuilding through education.🔹 Facilitated weekly team meetings and ad hoc problem-solving sessions, cultivating a collaborative and supportive team culture.🔹 Trained programme coordinators in workshop design and facilitation to align with the unit’s pedagogical and social justice goals. Show less

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  Amnesty International

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Delivered human rights education workshops to law enforcement officers and youth, with a focus on gender-based violence, refugee rights, and anti-trafficking advocacy.Key Contributions:🔹 Facilitated interactive human rights training for Israeli Border Police officers, increasing awareness and sensitivity around issues such as sex trafficking and refugee protection.🔹 Led educational workshops in high schools, equipping students with knowledge of international human rights frameworks and encouraging civic engagement.🔹 Applied intersectional gender and migration lenses to complex legal and ethical issues, bridging theory and lived experience through accessible, participatory learning.🔹 Supported Amnesty’s mission to advance justice and human dignity by fostering dialogue and critical reflection across diverse participant groups. Show less Led a national women’s rights initiative focused on advancing gender justice and diversity within Amnesty’s local and international advocacy efforts.Key Contributions:🔹 Developed and implemented Amnesty Israel’s gender mainstreaming and diversity action plan, working closely with senior leadership and board members to embed equity into organisational strategy.🔹 Wrote and produced monthly advocacy newsletters and updated local digital platforms to drive public engagement and mobilise support for gender justice campaigns.🔹 Represented Amnesty Israel at local and international conferences, acting as a liaison to global networks and amplifying the voices of women human rights defenders.🔹 Built cross-sector partnerships with NGOs, artists, musicians, and community leaders to co-create events and campaigns on international women’s rights.🔹 Organised high-impact public events and cultural programmes focused on gender equity, fostering community engagement and social change.🔹 Supervised a team of interns and volunteers, providing mentorship and coordination across advocacy and operations. Show less

  • Workshop Facilitator - Education Department

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Coordinator - "Women for Women" Network

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
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  Consortium on Gender, Security, and Human Rights

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Programme Assistant

  Supported policy research, advocacy, and programme coordination at a leading international organisation focused on women, peace, and security.Key Contributions:🔹 Acted as Executive Functioning Coordinator for the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, monitoring UN developments and briefing senior leadership on key policy shifts.🔹 Contributed to the 2014 NGO Working Group Annual Report, supporting global advocacy efforts around women’s participation in peace and security processes.🔹 Conducted in-depth research and analysis on women’s involvement in peacebuilding, summarising international reports to inform strategic recommendations.🔹 Represented the Consortium at high-level events and dialogues, strengthening external visibility and stakeholder engagement.🔹 Led intern training and supervision, designing and delivering onboarding modules for a cohort of 25, fostering professional growth and knowledge-sharing.🔹 Edited academic and policy content for the launch of the Consortium’s redesigned website, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and accessibility. Show less

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  Institute of Directors

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  Executive - Professional Development Department

  Coordinated operations for the IoD’s In-Company Professional Development programmes, supporting leadership training and executive education with a particular interest in advancing gender diversity in business.Key Contributions:🔹 Managed end-to-end logistics for bespoke in-company training programmes, ensuring smooth delivery and high client satisfaction across diverse sectors.🔹 Liaised with course facilitators, corporate clients, and third-party providers to deliver seamless and impactful learning experiences.🔹 Edited and quality-checked course materials, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with the IoD’s standards of professional excellence.🔹 Actively engaged with the IoD’s Gender and Diversity Policy, supporting its mission to empower women in leadership and promote inclusive business practices. Show less

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  The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  Jun 2016 - May 2017

  Coordinator - Centre for Women, Peace and Security

  Managed core operations and strategic communications for a leading academic centre focused on advancing women’s rights, peacebuilding, and gender justice in conflict-affected contexts.Key Contributions:🔹 Oversaw day-to-day management of the Centre, supporting research, teaching, and engagement initiatives aligned with global gender justice goals.🔹 Coordinated a diverse portfolio of policy-focused events, including public lectures, international conferences, and high-level roundtables with practitioners and academics.🔹 Supported delivery of the Centre’s teaching programme, including intensive professional development courses for global practitioners and policymakers.🔹 Led the development and execution of the Centre’s digital communications strategy, including the website, newsletters, and social media presence.🔹 Acted as a key liaison across internal and external stakeholders, contributing to a professional and inclusive environment that supported the Centre’s growing influence and international reach. Show less

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  Genderscope

  Dec 2017 - May 2021

  Co-Founding Director and Head of Business Partnerships

  Led an award-winning gender consultancy delivering strategic advice, training, and policy development to multinational clients across sectors including entrepreneurship, higher education, international development, and governance.Key Achievements:🔹 Advised senior leaders at organisations including LSE, UNDP, GIZ, and ASEAN, embedding gender intelligence into organisational strategy, HR processes, and executive decision-making.🔹 Designed and facilitated gender equity training programmes, improving internal capacity on inclusive leadership, bias awareness, and gender-responsive policy.🔹 Provided expert consultancy on legal and policy reform, aligning client initiatives with global standards and sustainability goals such as the UN SDGs and ESG benchmarks.🔹 Supported clients in integrating gender analysis into organisational culture, helping drive both inclusive growth and ethical governance.🔹 Positioned Genderscope as a trusted thought leader in the gender equity space, recognised for pioneering work at the intersection of business strategy and social impact. Show less

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  Animas Centre for Coaching

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Course Trainer - Keeping Ahead of the Curve: Gender, Identity and Coaching

  Delivered ICF-certified training focused on integrating gender and identity awareness into coaching practice, equipping professional coaches with inclusive frameworks and tools.Key Contributions:🔹 Facilitated weekend workshops and experiential learning sessions on the intersections of gender, identity, and inclusive coaching.🔹 Supported coaches in developing equity-informed coaching mindsets, with an emphasis on cultural fluency, power dynamics, and intersectionality.🔹 Helped embed inclusive language and reflective practice into coaching methodologies aligned with ICF core competencies. Show less

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  Gender Rise

  Feb 2021 - now

  Founding Director

  A consultancy delivering strategic equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) interventions with a focus on gender equity and sustainability across corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors.Key Achievements:🔹 Led a global gender audit and designed an inclusive action plan for a multinational digital marketplace company (8,000+ employees), aligning recommendations with global ESG frameworks and driving culture transformation across 10+ regions.🔹 Developed gender pay gap evaluation tools and strategy for a global architecture firm (1,000+ employees), contributing to transparency commitments and improving internal equity benchmarks in line with ESG reporting metrics.🔹 Designed and implemented DEI strategies, action plans, and inclusive HR policies for multinational clients, resulting in measurable shifts in hiring practices, internal progression, and policy adoption.🔹 Delivered bespoke organisational diagnostics using qualitative and quantitative data analysis, uncovering structural barriers and generating insights that informed board-level DEI decisions.🔹 Produced high-impact client-facing reports and board briefings, translating research into actionable recommendations that integrated DEI into sustainability and governance agendas.🔹 Advised clients across sectors including tech, education, international development, and media. Show less

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  LSE Generate

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

  In-House Gender and EDI Advisor

  Provided strategic DEI consultancy to LSE's global entrepreneurship and investment hub, with a focus on advancing gender equality, inclusive innovation, and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Key Achievements:🔹 Developed and delivered LSE Generate’s DEI strategy and gender action plan, embedding equity considerations into entrepreneurship, funding, and programme design.🔹 Designed gender-sensitive data frameworks to track impact, inform decision-making, and improve inclusive access to funding and entrepreneurial resources.🔹 Advised on policy development, programme structure, and training delivery, ensuring inclusive pathways for underrepresented entrepreneurs and thought leaders.🔹 Created the Gender-Sensitive Code of Conduct, which contributed to the programme winning two national awards for inclusive innovation and education.🔹 Supported LSE Generate in aligning internal initiatives with broader UN SDGs, particularly on gender equality, reduced inequalities, and decent work. Show less

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  Green Park

  Nov 2022 - Jan 2025

  Senior Consultant

  Provided expert DEI consultancy to FTSE 100 companies, public sector bodies, and mission-driven organisations through Green Park’s award-winning DICE practice. Spearheaded strategic projects aligned with ESG goals, equity audits, and inclusive leadership development.Key Achievements:🔹 Led end-to-end DEI strategy development for large-scale clients, integrating inclusion goals with broader ESG priorities and supporting sustainable culture change.🔹 Delivered intersectional gender equity strategies, including the design of inclusive recruitment frameworks, executive leadership programmes, and monitoring & evaluation systems.🔹 Facilitated cultural diagnostics and employee experience analysis, leveraging mixed-methods research to inform board-level decisions and benchmark progress against DEI KPIs.🔹 Advised senior stakeholders (including HR Directors and CEOs) on aligning DEI initiatives with regulatory frameworks, brand reputation, and employee wellbeing strategies.🔹 Collaborated with cross-sector clients, including media, healthcare, education, finance, and international development, tailoring approaches to organisational maturity and sector challenges.🔹 Regularly contributed thought leadership to internal and external publications, positioning Green Park as a leader in ethical governance and inclusive culture transformation. Show less