Protecting What Was.
Creating What Will Be.

Israel’s rich landscape and endearing history are under threat — treasured historical sites are being ravaged from the scourge of time, many almost impossible to access, while its unique wildlife has been pushed towards the brink of extinction.

These timeless entities need protection, and they need it now.

About the ISRAEL NATIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION

The ISRAEL NATIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION is an initiative of the Israel Nature & Heritage Foundation of America (INHFA); our mission is to restore, revivify and revitalize Israel’s natural and historical treasures. By raising funds for conservation efforts, preservation of ancient historical sites, and educational initiatives — we are creating positive and sustainable change in a region that truly needs it.

We work closely with the Israel Nature and Parks Authority to protect Israel’s historical assets and save over 200 endangered species. We also strive to promote sustainable tourism as an important economic engine of the Israeli periphery, as well as create educational programs to benefit underprivileged populations.

When you become a member, you’re doing more than making a donation. Your membership makes you an active partner of our team, taking part in our mission to make a real and positive impact on the Israeli Landscape.

Together, we can do wonders.

Meet the Team

Our passionate team stems from a wide range of industries, all coming together in the belief in our mission and vision.

Roie Galitz

Board Member

Keynote speaker Roie Galitz is one of the world’s top wildlife photographers who loves sharing his passion for the beauty of the natural world. He strives to take pictures that help raise environmental awareness, and recently gave a 90-minute talk at the United Nations headquarters, in addition to speaking at several global conferences.

In 2007, he founded his own school of photography in Israel, and to date, the Galitz School of Photography has over 26,000 graduates. He is also the editor-in-chief of the popular photography magazine Composition, and founded Phototeva, a company which organizes photographic expeditions to many amazing destinations around the world. He is also an ambassador for Gitzo, Lowepro, G-Technology, DJI and Greenpeace.

Malcolm Hoenlein

Board Member

Malcolm Hoenlein served as the CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations for 33 years, and now acts as the Executive Vice Chairman. Prior to that, Malcolm was the founding Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater New York, and the founding Executive Director of the Greater New York Conference on Soviet Jewry.

Malcolm worked closely with numerous world leaders and Jewish communities in addition to serving as an advisor to public officials. Malcolm also appears regularly in prominent media outlets. Malcolm has received many awards including a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Yeshiva University and a Doctorate of Laws from Touro College. In addition, he earned the Quittman Award for Jewish Professional Excellence, the Defender of Jerusalem Award, and Jack D. Weiler Award for Jewish Communal Service. Malcolm also serves on the board of multiple companies, educational groups, and civic organizations. 

Malcolm received his B.A. in Political Science at Temple University and completed a masters at the University of Pennsylvania.

Doron Malka

Board Member

Doron Malka is the President and Founder of Ameba Marketing, Inc., a thriving and full-service marketing communications agency with a strong client base consisting of local, national and international organizations. 

Today, Ameba Marketing boasts a vast array of successful clientele in various industries including philanthropy, healthcare, life sciences, biotech and technology, as well as consumer products and professional service companies, with a wealth of award-winning campaigns to its credit.

Doron was born in Jerusalem, Israel where he acquired his first leadership role as a member of Israel’s paratrooper unit. After completing his BA in International Relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1991, he received his MBA from San Diego State University, and in 2014 received his Doctorate degree in Business Administration.

In 2017, Doron published his first book, BRANDcebo – The Powerful Placebo Effect of Brands and its Impact on Our Behavior and Performance. Doron lives in San Diego with his wife and four children.

Eric Banks

Board Member

Eric Banks is the Founder and Co-CIO of Tolis Advisors. Prior to the formation of Tolis Advisors, Mr. Banks spent the majority of his career at Bear, Stearns & Co., dating from October 1996 through January 2006. Although his initial role at the firm was as a member of the database group, the majority of Mr. Banks tenure at the bank was spent originating and analyzing Structured Credit assets. Throughout this period, Mr. Banks’ functions included structuring, banking, research and trading. His final role at the investment bank was as Co-Head of CDO Trading. 

Mr. Banks received a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Gila Aloni

Board Member

Dr. Aloni is a multicultural published author, journalist, researcher and speaker. She brings with her a diverse background that includes working in private and public sectors in Europe, Israel and the United States.

Her innovative research and publications in the fields of women, gender, antiSemitism, rhetoric, myths, shifting from limiting to empowering beliefs are published in international acclaimed peer-reviewed journals and leading newspapers. Her first book was published in Paris in 2000, focusing on women, power and authority in the Middle Ages.

She has been invited to speak in over 30 thought provoking conferences in academic institutions in the Middle East, Europe and United States. Most recently (March 22, 2022), Forbes Magazine quoted Dr. Aloni’s perspective on innovation, technology and technology. She is an erudite scholar with 3  post-doctorates from NYU, Columbia University & Fordham University – in New York City.

Gila’s added value to the dialogue on Diversity is derived from her trilingual proficiency (French, Hebrew, English). Added to her language skills is also her ability to easily converse in Spanish, Arabic & Persian. These languages eased her direct communication on her trips to Iran, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Turkey, among other destinations for long periods of time.

As s specialist in Diversity and Inclusion, Gila implements Professor Jacques Derrida’s analysis method known as “deconstruction”.  She employs deconstructive analysis techniques, working toward constructing new perspectives in enhancing diversity and cross-cultural inclusion. Professor Jacques Derrida, the Algerian born French philosopher who worked with Dr. Gila Aloni wrote that she is one of the most brilliant minds he has ever met.