Background

Professional Background

A career built across three countries — Canada, the United States, and Israel — combining academic teaching, non-profit management, and community leadership. The through-line is a commitment to rigorous thinking in service of real-world impact.

Current Roles

Manager — JIAS Toronto (2021–Present)

JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Services) Toronto is one of Canada's oldest and most respected immigrant and refugee settlement organizations. As Manager, Oded leads programs serving newcomers from around the world, manages partnerships with government and community agencies, drives policy advocacy, and has secured over $2M in grant funding. His work has included developing an anti-racism and mental well-being curriculum in partnership with COSTI.

Assistant Professor, Teaching — University of Toronto (2021–Present)

Teaching undergraduate and graduate students across the Faculty of Arts & Science. Courses developed and taught include Israeli society, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, immigration and refugee policy, and identity in multicultural democracies. Oded has designed 8 courses and is known for rigorous, accessible, and intellectually engaging teaching.

Previous Roles

Assistant Director — Cornell Hillel, Ithaca NY (2018–2021)

Led Israel education programming, student engagement, and community building at one of the largest Hillel chapters in North America. Developed curriculum, facilitated difficult conversations, and built bridges across political divides on campus.

Education

  • PhD — [Field of Study], University [details available upon request]
  • Cross-disciplinary training in political science, Middle East studies, and migration policy
  • Native-level Hebrew; professional English

By the Numbers

  • 15+ years of professional experience
  • 8 university courses designed and taught
  • 3 countries lived and worked in
  • $2M+ in grant funding secured
  • 1 language pair: bilingual English–Hebrew

Selected Impact

"Oded brings an exceptional combination of scholarly depth and practical wisdom. His ability to hold complexity while communicating with clarity is rare and invaluable." — Colleague testimonial

Academic Credibility · Real Sector Experience · Cross-Cultural Perspective