The ISRAEL21c Digital Ambassador Program

The ISRAEL21c Digital Ambassador Program aims to cultivate the next generation of digital communication experts who want to share about life in Israel. College and university students aged 18-25 who join this exclusive program gain the creative and strategic skills to create innovative social media content that shares the positive stories of Israel. No politics, just impactful storytelling to diverse global communities.

The Digital Ambassador program, envisaged and brought to life by ISRAEL21c, is led by the team behind Amplified, an OpenDor Media brand, and guided by the original mission of ISRAEL21c; producing apolitical and positive content that places people over politics.

Meet the Ambassadors

Leza Paveleva Denison University — Leza Paveleva
*Denison University*

Daniella Goldbaltt University of California, Los Angeles — Daniella Goldbaltt
*University of California, Los Angeles*

Ariella Green University of Miami — Ariella Green
*University of Miami*

Pnina Sasson Tulane University — Pnina Sasson
*Tulane University*

Romy Zeifert Eduvos — Romy Zeifert
*Eduvos*

Oliver Aaron Penn State University — Oliver Aaron
*Penn State University*

Gabi Nessim Hofstra University — Gabi Nessim
*Hofstra University*

Dani Van Creveld Vega School — Dani Van Creveld
*Vega School*

Hannah Vecchione California Polytechnic State University — Hannah Vecchione
*California Polytechnic State University*

Annette Greenberg Rutgers University — Annette Greenberg
*Rutgers University*

Allie Daniels Marquette University — Allie Daniels
*Marquette University*

Sasha Skinner University of Chicago — Sasha Skinner
*University of Chicago*

Brayden Naskiewicz Penn State University — Brayden Naskiewicz
*Penn State University*

Rebecca Brumer Marquette University — Rebecca Brumer
*Marquette University*

Shauna Maenza Northeastern University — Shauna Maenza
*Northeastern University*

Ronnie Volman University of California San Diego — Ronnie Volman
*University of California San Diego*

Noa Solomon University of Pittsburgh — Noa Solomon
*University of Pittsburgh*

Shira Bome Varsity College — Shira Bome
*Varsity College*

Ben Binder California Polytechnic State University — Ben Binder
*California Polytechnic State University*

Molly Markowitz Kent State University — Molly Markowitz
*Kent State University*

Alex Shafeev Akdameija Znanja Podgorica — Alex Shafeev
*Akdameija Znanja Podgorica*

Daniella Abbott Texas A&M University — Daniella Abbott
*Texas A&M University*

Abbi Traylor Mesa Community College — Abbi Traylor
*Mesa Community College*

Brandon Lehrman Florida State University — Brandon Lehrman
*Florida State University*

Ava Rotberg San Francisco State University — Ava Rotberg
*San Francisco State University*

Mar Volovitz University of Miami — Mar Volovitz
*University of Miami*

Ari Skolnick University of Southern California — Ari Skolnick
*University of Southern California*

Michael Valdes The New School — Michael Valdes
*The New School*

Maggie Hessberg James Madison University — Maggie Hessberg
*James Madison University*

Thinking of becoming an Ambassador?

Financial & academic benefits

Receive a $500 stipend each semester for a total of $1,000 over the course of the program, along with the optional opportunity to earn internship credit.

Professional growth

Gain exclusive access to digital media experts for insights from industry professionals, build a portfolio that showcases impactful work for future career opportunities, and test out different roles in the digital media space to hone your craft and prepare for success.

Community & career impact

Join a network of like-minded peers, collaborate on innovative ways to bring Israeli stories to Gen Z audiences, and leave the program with relationships and experiences that will set you apart in future opportunities.

Get notified.

Complete the form below to be notified when applications for the 2026–2027 program year open.

Frequently asked questions.

How long is the program?

Registration opens on January 1. The program begins in August and ends in May aligning with the academic year.

Who is eligible?

All students aged 18-25 enrolled in a higher education program during the academic year for which they apply is eligible to be an ISRAEL21c Digital Ambassador. Complete our interest form to be notified when the application opens for our next cohort!

Does it cost money?

No! We even pay a stipend each semester to offset the costs of creating your content.

What are my responsibilities as an Ambassador?

Attend the mandatory virtual retreat in August for onboarding and meeting your fellow participants and teams.
Commit to dedicating roughly 1-3 hours per week to the program.
Work virtually throughout the academic year to execute, distribute, and engage with Ambassador content via social media.
Participate in team calls, monthly 1:1 check-ins with your team lead, and bi-semesterly check ins with the Program Manager.
Engage in monthly training and skill-building sessions with the Amplified professional team and guest speakers.
Attend our program graduation in May and present to present your team’s work.

Where does my content get published?

All Ambassador-created content is published on our Instagram. While we support students who are creators, Ambassadors are not required to post through their personal accounts. Check out our past Ambassador content at @21cdigitalambassadors!

Can I return to the program?

Yes! Our students have the opportunity to return to the program and continue their journeys with us as a returning general Ambassador or return in a leadership role and become a Team Lead.

Who runs the program?

The program is under the umbrella of OpenDor Media as an Amplified brand and is run by Program Manager, Eli Aretz. You can reach them at earetz@opendormedia.org if you have any additional questions.