Israeli-American Council (IAC)
Shelly Shwartz is the Texas Regional Director at the Israeli-American Council (IAC) and Austin Regional Manager. Prior to this, Shelly held positions as Missions & Events Coordinator and Community Relations Committee Associate at the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. Shelly also served as a Project Coordinator at the Consulate General of Israel in Houston. Shelly holds a Master's degree in Education Administration & Policy from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences from Bar Ilan University.
Israeli-American Council (IAC)
Over half a million Israeli-Americans live in the United States today. As a vital component of American society, they play a major role in social activism, academia, culture and innovation. The Israeli-American Council (IAC) is the largest Israeli-American organization in the Unites States, serving this vibrant sector of American society. IAC’s effectiveness and success is the direct result of its ability to organize, activate, and engage the Israeli-American community nationwide. The IAC strives to achieve these goals through programs and events for all ages, as well as by empowering and sponsoring a wide array of non-profit organizations within the Israeli-American community. OUR GOALS Encourage a culture of giving, activism, and connection to Israel through personal examples of community involvement. Connect the next generation to the community, their Jewish identity, the Hebrew language, and the State of Israel. Foster active support of initiatives that further Israel’s welfare, security, education and its relations with the United States. Translate the Israeli-American community’s needs, desires, and values into action and a strong and influential voice. Serve as a professional and financial resource for initiatives that support the development of an active and unified Israeli-American community with strong connections to the State of Israel, now and in the future. Strengthen the relationships between the Israeli-American community and the Israeli community in Israel. Build bridges between the Israeli-American and Jewish American communities in the United States.