About

PROPEL is a Community non-profit organization that enables women to earn and help support their families while maintaining traditional values. The goal of PROPEL is to make a dual-income household the norm and alleviate other forms of communal support.

THE CORE COMPONENTS OF PROPEL

INSPIRING WOMEN TO WORK
PROPEL marketing and outreach inspires women of all ages and income levels to work  and earn while doing what they love and maintaining Community values. PROPEL has  helped remove the stigma associated with working women in our Community.  

CAREER GUIDANCE
PROPEL provides career advice to women of all ages, including women in high school,  college and graduate programs. The organization encourages the women of our  Community to tap into their potential by utilizing education to transform a passion into  a profession. 

ENROLLMENT IN TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Training and professional programs are available to PROPEL clients including  graduate degrees through the organization’s new initiative PROPEL Ed. Financial  support is available to help women reach their goals. 

MENTORING AND NETWORKING
PROPEL identifies ambassadors to provide targeted advice and mentorship for specific  careers. PROPEL promotes networking opportunities to advance earning potential.

Co-Founders & Executive Board of Directors

Ezra S. Ashkenazi

Co-Founder

Rebecca Harary

Co-Founder

Haim Dabah

Vice President
Chair of Marketing

Jacqueline Harary

Co-President

Michael Haddad

Vice President

Dr. Gayle Krost

President
Professional Team

Randi Eisenstein

Co-Executive Director

Alissa Shams

Co-Executive Director

Funds
Joyce Salame Leadership Fund
Sharyn Ashkenazi Empowerment Fund

Schools
Alice Adjmi – School of Healthcare
Deborah Ash – School of Accessories
Drazie Ashkenazie – School of Business
Jodi Ben-Haim – School of Design
Robin Braka – School of Art
Ellen Ades and Alice Chera – School of Social Work
Barbara Dabah – School of Technology
Marcy Feldman – School of Fashion
Grace Gindi and Stephanie Gabbay – School of Licensing
Michal and Sherry Gindi – School of Philanthropy
Amy Haber A”H – School of Education
Cynthia Haddad – School of Culinary Arts
Sharon and Nellie Haddad – School of Wellness
Ester Jerome – School of Community Service
Joyce Kassin – School of Beauty and Style
Chella Safra – School of Communications
Joyce Dabah Silverman – School of Interior Design
Eileen Sutton – School of Marketing
Rachel Sutton – School of Real Estate
Sarah Tamir  – School of Music

Board of Directors
Jacqueline Harary
Haim Dabah
 Dr. Gayle Krost
Michael Haddad
 Marshall Aronow
 Ezra S. Ashkenazi
Robin Braka
Marcy Feldman
 Rebecca Harary
Marlene Mamiye
Elliot J. Tamir

Board of Advisors
Harry Adjmi
Zvi Ben-Haim
Norma Cohen
Jimmy Haber

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