Dagan Shimoni is an experienced Israeli educator and community leader with over 20 years in both formal and informal education. Most recently, he served on the staff of the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, where he developed and facilitated programs focused on Israeli society. Dagan also has years of experience as a youth counselor and group facilitator. He has led youth delegations to the U.S. and worked with Seeds of Peace. He holds an M.A. in Asian Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Dagan was raised on Kibbutz Maabarot, a place he continues to call home.  Dagan brings a deep commitment to community life, cross-cultural dialogue, and fostering meaningful connections between Israel and Jewish communities abroad. Passionate about education, empathy, and shared values, he aims to present a complex and authentic portrait of Israeli society is his work as a shaliach.