Andrew Keene is a Jewish communal leader, social entrepreneur, and technology strategist based in Tel Aviv. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he made aliyah in 2023 and calls Tel Aviv home. Andrew grew up in the Reform Movement and served as North American President of NFTY, the Reform Youth Movement. He currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Shlichim & Global Engagement Committee of the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Board of Governors and holds leadership roles with the World Zionist Organization, the American Zionist Movement, and is Vice Chair of the Memorial Scrolls Trust.
Professionally, Andrew has advised organizations across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors on technology, communications, digital engagement, and organizational strategy, most recently leading the Direct Response Outreach and Consumer Data Team for Healthcare.gov. Following his aliyah, he founded ESEK, a social enterprise that supports Israeli small businesses and entrepreneurs impacted by October 7.