As President of the AZYC — the umbrella organization for all Zionist youth movements in Australia and New Zealand — Gabby has led with vision and strength during the challenging and chaotic reality of the post-COVID, post–October 7 world. Her leadership has brought the stability needed to restore momentum to a generation that was unsure of its footing.

Gabby’s impact is felt everywhere: participation numbers are rising, outreach to public schools and decentralised communities is expanding, and child safety has become a central part of movement culture. She’s implementing comprehensive training systems, building digital infrastructure to safeguard sensitive information, and overseeing the development of the AZYC Board as a long-term governance tool.

She is also responsible for allocating scholarships for Shnat, ensuring equitable access to Israel programs. As President, Gabby plays a central role in maintaining and strengthening partnerships between the AZYC, the ZFA, the Jewish Agency, and other key communal organisations — building bridges between movements and institutions with professionalism and care.

Remarkably, Gabby has volunteered over 2,000 hours in just the past two years — all while completing a PhD in engineering. Over the past decade, she has given tens of thousands of volunteer hours to our community through the AZYC.

Her impact is tangible. Her leadership marks a new era of stability for the youth movements. And her strategy is focused on securing their long-term strength and relevance.