About Us

Mission Statement

The Government of Israel Economic Mission is responsible for enhancing bi-national trade relations between the West Coast and Israeli business communities.

By leveraging its networking capacity and industry knowledge in Israel and the Western United States, the Economic Mission is able to seamlessly engage prospective business partners half a world apart.

Such actions manifest an array of high-level connections ranging from brokering introductions to organizing trade missions.

Our Team

Our operations span a variety of industry sectors, with a focus on high-tech, security, new media, cleantech and biotechnology.

Sigal Admony-Ravid, Consul for Economic Affairs

Yelena Giderman, Director of Business Development - San Francisco

Paul Kadzielski, Director of Operations - Los Angeles

Sharon Eshaghian, Trade Officer - Los Angeles

"Throughout Israel, brains and energy are ubiquitous."

-Warren Buffett

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