Libby Lenkinski
Founder and President
Libby Lenkinski (she/her) is the founding President of Albi and serves as Vice President for Public Engagement at the New Israel Fund, where she has led all aspects of NIF’s public efforts in the United States for the last decade – including communications, digital, programs, events, leadership, community partnerships and engagement, New Generations and fellowships. Prior to joining NIF, Libby lived and worked in the Israeli non-profit field for almost a decade. Libby currently serves on the board of American Friends of the Batsheva Dance Company and Heeb Magazine, and is on the Advisory Committee for the Inter-Agency Task Force on Israeli Arab Issues, Ayin Press, Schlepp Labs, and Diaspora Alliance. Libby is based in NYC and travels to Israel-Palestine frequently.
Isaac Kates Rose
Senior Producer, Partnerships
Isaac (he/him) is proud to join the ALBI team. He has previously consulted for the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, co-authoring a report on the relevance of reparative strategies to their Israel-Palestine work, and how reparations could inform social change strategy in the land. Isaac lived in Jerusalem from 2013-2021, first finding a footing there thanks to two progressive Jewish foundations, through the New Israel Fund Shatil Social Justice Fellowship and the Dorot Fellowship, respectively; and as a member of All That's Left, a diasporic anti-occupation collective. He was part of the Center for Jewish Nonviolence through 2020, supporting the leadership of Palestinian partners in their struggle and helping to steward coalitional coresistance efforts for international Jewish solidarity. After leaving Jerusalem together with his partner at the end of 2021, Isaac has been slowly learning about life in NYC. As the third of six children, Isaac learned lots about giving; as an artist’s son, he inherited a couple creative genes; and as a maker of music, movies, and movements, he is beyond grateful to bring the cultural work of Palestinians and Israelis to the broadest audience, so that their visions inspire and energize the co-creation of a just society.
Yael Yakirevich
Senior Producer, Film & Impact Programs
Yael Yakirevich has been involved for several years in the intersection of cinema and social impact, firmly believing in the ability of culture to change worldviews, behaviors, and lives. Yael is a graduate with honors of the Sam Spiegel School of Film and Television and holds a Bachelor's degree with excellence in Sociology and Anthropology from Tel Aviv University. Following her studies, she gained experience in editing, directing and production until she found her way to Gesher Multicultural Film Fund. There, she accumulated extensive experience in creating collaborative initiatives within the Israeli film and television industry, working alongside creators from all social spectrums in Israel, and managing projects in the realm of social cinema. These days she is learning impact production and Ashtanga yoga- the first in order to influence the world and the second in order to influence herself. Born and raised in Jerusalem, she currently lives with her husband and two children in Beit Yehoshua.
Jalal Masarwa
Palestinian Student Program Director
Jalal Masarwa (he/him), is an actor, filmmaker, and cultural entrepreneur from Tayibe. He studied Film and Television at Camera Obscura and Theater Arts at the Stella Adler Academy in Los Angeles. As the founder and artistic director of Ra’a (formerly Filmmakers in the Triangle), he has played a key role in fostering local cinema. In 2023, he established Third Shot Productions, an Israel-based production company that has produced several award-winning films, including works recognized at the Solidarity Human Rights Film Festival and the Haifa Film Festival. Jalal has directed two short films, The Woman from Bar Blue and Midnight Red, the latter of which was selected for the Shorts Competition at the Jerusalem Film Festival. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous films, TV series, and theater productions, including Fauda 2, Sand Storm, and Muna. He is currently working on multiple projects as a producer and developing others as a director. Additionally, he is leading the expansion of Re’a through the Expanding the Circle project, aiming to deepen the initiative’s impact within the community.
Rosalin Agbaria
Palestinian Student Program Director
Rosalin Agbaria (She / Her) is a filmmaker and producer. She studied Arabic Literature, Islamic Studies, and Special Education at Tel Aviv University. Her journey into cinema began through community projects, eventually leading her to production and filmmaking. Since 2021, she has coordinated Ra’a, a pioneering film initiative supported by the New Fund for Cinema and Television. She directed her first documentary, Something of My Own (Official Selection – Docaviv 2023), and has produced several acclaimed short films, including Midnight Red (Nominated – Jerusalem Film Festival 2024), Clouds Have Short Lives in the Wind (Best Independent Film – Haifa Film Festival 2023), and Old Decorations (Best Short Film – Solidarity Human Rights Film Festival 2024). In 2023, she received development grants for her debut feature film, which is currently in progress. She is actively working on multiple projects as a producer, director, and writer.
Danielle Cantor
Senior Producer, Social Media
Danielle Cantor, (She / Her), is a cultural activist and community organizer based in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. She is the co-founder and active organizer of Culture of Solidarity, a grassroots mutual aid initiative supporting vulnerable communities through food security, debt relief, and various aid programs. She also co-founded and curates with her community 'House of Solidarity', a community space that funds these programs while hosting daily events focused on the root causes of oppression in Israel-Palestine. Her work is driven by the belief that radical care and resistance to systemic injustice must go hand in hand. As a writer and photographer, Danielle created SPREADS, an art book using food as a lens to explore the various struggles within Israel-Palestine. Her activism and creative work earned her a spot among the 100 most influential and inspiring women in the world by The BBC.
Keren Michael
Director of Shared Society on the Small Screen
Keren Michael isI a producer with a decade of experience as the Head of Development and Original Content at Dori Media Studio Israel. She initially established the studio’s feature film label before transitioning to oversee the scripted TV division. Michael specializes in identifying and nurturing compelling stories and ideas, working closely with both established creators and emerging voices. Her work has shaped a diverse portfolio of deeply Israeli narratives that challenge perspectives, humanize individuals and communities, and break stereotypes. Among her award-winning productions for television and film are Indal and The New Black (HOT), as well as Let It Be Morning, Israel’s official submission to the 2022 Academy Awards.
Rotem Heyman
Rotem Heyman is a producer with extensive experience in international documentary filmmaking. At Albi, Rotem leads outreach and impact strategies for the non-theatrical runs of Albi-supported films in Israel and Palestine working closely with filmmakers, activists, and community partners to connect films with the spaces and audiences where they can resonate most. Based in Berlin, she is Albi's point of contact in Europe, initiating relationships with festivals, cultural institutions, and partners across the region. Rotem brings to Albi a production-driven approach rooted in collaboration, care for process, and a belief in film’s ability to open complex conversations across
