Iris Aharonovich

Director of Fun, Faith and Experience at JEWISH FOUNDATION FOR GROUP HOMES

Iris Aharonovich has a diverse background, starting with their role as a Life Coaching Practitioner in 2008. Iris assisted and coached patients in identifying and addressing their daily life concerns. From 2008 to 2009, they also worked as a Teacher at OR - Complementary Medicine School, where they created and taught a course on Bach-Flowers therapy.

In 2011, Iris worked as a Professional Reflexology Therapist at Visions Medical Center. Iris then transitioned to roles in various reflexology associations, starting with their appointment as Vice President at RAA - Reflexology Associated of America in 2013. From 2015 to 2019, they served as Director and Co-Chair of Education & Legislative Committees at RAA - Reflexology Association of American, contributing to the development of the organization's initiatives.

Iris continued their advocacy for reflexology by taking on leadership roles in legislation committees. Iris served as the MDRA Legislation chair at the Maryland Reflexology Association from 2018 to 2019 and as the RAA Legislation Committee Chair at the Reflexology Association of America from 2018 to 2020. During their time in these positions, they worked on legislative matters related to the field of reflexology.

With a passion for alternative therapies, Iris also worked as a Therapeutic Professional Reflexologist at Foot & Soul since 2000. Iris'sresponsibilities included providing therapeutic reflexology treatments to clients.

Currently, Iris holds the position of Director of Fun, Faith and Experience at Makom, starting in 2023. The details of their role are not specified, but it can be inferred that they are involved in creating and enhancing enjoyable experiences at the company.

Overall, Iris Aharonovich has a rich and diverse work history, spanning from life coaching to teaching and holding leadership positions in reflexology associations.

Iris Aharonovich has a diverse education history. From 2020 to 2022, they pursued a Master's degree in Jewish Education at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 2008, they obtained a certification as a Life Coach from the University of Haifa in Haifa, Israel. In 1999-2002, Iris studied Reflexology at Medicin Israel, specializing in this field. Iris further expanded their expertise by completing a Reflexologist for Maternity course at MediCin College in Tel-Aviv, Israel in 2001. Additionally, Iris completed a Reflexologist for Babies and Toddlers course from the same institution in the same year. In 1998-2000, they achieved the title of Senior Professional Therapist in Reflexology from MediCin College. Furthermore, Iris became a Certified Therapist in Bach-Flowers in 1999, also from MediCin College. Iris did not obtain any specific degree from the American Academy of Reflexology, but they did receive a certification in Hand & Ear Reflexology from this institution. Iris holds a Master's degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, which they earned from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in 1997-1998. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Education (BEd) specializing in Education and Jewish philosophy from the same university between 1994 and 1996.

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  • Director of Fun, Faith and Experience

    January, 2023 - present