Eden's team

Ronit Shoval | CEO

CEO of the Eden association since 2017, after having filled the role of deputy CEO and manager of Eden Residential trauma care. An expert in treating complex post-trauma and issues characterizing normative and traumatic aspects of the lives of women and girls. Previously worked as a social worker for youth, and also managed the Israeli Anti-Drug Authority branch in Beersheba. Developed and founded the Eden model for treating women and girls. Within the framework of her role, guides and teaches therapists and therapy teams. Holds an MSW degree, a BA degree in Behavioral Studies and Education, and a BSW degree, all from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Ronits@eden.org.il

Gal Shiloah | Deputy CEO Administration and Professional Knowledge

In her current role since 2022, manages all of Eden's lateral and administrative areas of activity, in addition to her professional role, within the framework of which she is responsible for knowledge and content. In her previous position, since 2018, as the director of programs and content, she developed and established the Eden for life program and promoted the establishment of Eden's knowledge center. Previously worked in various therapeutic frameworks for children, youth and adolescents. Has earned an MBA degree from Haifa University, specializing in the administration of non-profit organizations, as well as an MA degree in child clinical psychology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a BA degree in psychology from the Herzliya Interdisciplinary Center.
gals@eden.org.il

Avital Ben Porat | Manager of the Eden Residential trauma care

Has been managing the Residential trauma care since 2017. Recently awarded a citation of excellence from the El HaLev NGO in recognition of her outstanding support and protection of girls from risky and violent situations (2021). Previously filled the role of Residential trauma care coordinator. Before joining Eden, she managed the Or-Shalom community home in Eilat. Holds a BA degree in Management and Public Policy. Has also completed Tel Aviv University's Course for Boarding school Directors, hydrotherapy studies, and internal design studies at Sapir College's School for Practical Engineers.
avitalb@eden.org.il

Caro Ran-Cohen | Principal of the Eden School

Caro has been the principal of Eden School since September 2023. She has experience in senior positions in the field of informal education, including as CEO of the Ashkelon Community Centers Network, SVP of Product and Training at an international organization, manager of a center for adults with intellectual disabilities, and, in her last position, supervisor and district manager for early childhood programs. She holds a BA in social science, criminology and psychology, and an MSW in community and organizational management with a specialization in community social work from Bar-Ilan University.
caror@eden.org.il

Gal Ram | Director of Resource Development and Foreign Relations

Joined Eden's development and fundraising team in June 2023. She comes from a diverse background of leading projects that promote populations with employment barriers in Israel and around the world, managing human resources in organizations and managing operations. Gal accompanies people through deep processes of change and development in a variety of areas of life using the LTT method. Holds an MA degree in social-occupational psychology, an MA degree in business administration and information systems management, and a BA degree in psychology and business administration from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
galr@eden.org.il