Inspiring Jewish Women Leaders

Argentine native. New Yorker by adoption. Curious by nature.

Ariana has built a career out of building and growing relationships between people and brands. She’s created connections with virtually every group of people out there: Moms, business travelers, political elites, kids, teens and tweens. Fashion lovers and home improvers. Affluent shoppers and deal hunters. Immigrants and emigrants. First time home buyers and students. And the list goes on and on.

Her innate understanding of how to connect with people stems from her nearly two decades of being plugged into the world of strategy. She has crafted strategy at the local, hyper-local, regional, national and global levels, and she has worked with multicultural and general market audiences.

Ariana has led digital strategy teams within award-winning advertising agencies. Before becoming Global Chief Strategy Officer at MRM//McCann, she lead teams at mcgarrybowen, The Vidal Partnership and JWT. Ariana holds an M.A. in Media Studies. She has spent her career unearthing, tracking and understanding human behavior and decoding people’s drivers to interact with media and technology; examining and shaping the way in which people relate with family, friends, colleagues, trusted sources, and strangers through technology; and coming up with novel ideas that creatively engage people beyond technology.

Ariana is also a Board Director at PVBLIC Foundation. Through her work and speaking engagements at the United Nations, she continues to push forward her commitment to harnessing the power of media to drive social change by raising awareness and activating citizens globally around the Sustainable Development Goals. In 2017, Ariana was recognized as a Leadership Council Honoree at the Media for Social Impact Summit held at the United Nations.

Nancy G. Brinker is the founder and Chair of Global Strategy of Susan G. Komen, an organization named after her only sister, Susan, who died from breast cancer in 1980 at age 36.

Nancy was also United States Ambassador to Hungary from 2001 to 2003 and Chief of Protocol of the United Statesfrom 2007 to the end of the George W. Bush administration. Brinker, a breast cancer survivor, uses her experience to heighten understanding of the disease. She speaks publicly on the importance of patient's rights and medical advancements in breast cancer research and treatment. She is currently serving as the World Health Organization's Goodwill Ambassador for Cancer Control.  Nancy is the author of the  New York Times bestselling book Promise Me - How a Sister's Love Launched the Global Movement to End Breast Cancer, released on September 14, 2010.

Nancy has helped build Komen by fostering a coalition of relationships within the business community, government, and volunteer sectors in the United States. For her work on breast cancer research, Time Magazine named Nancy to its 2008 list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Calling her "a catalyst to ease suffering in the world," President Barack Obama honored Nancy with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, on August 12, 2009.

Chagit Leviev is a multifaceted business leader and philanthropist, shining bright as President & CEO of Leviev Group USA and as President of Leviev Diamonds. She spearheads the U.S. arm of the esteemed multi-billion dollar international conglomerate the “Lev Leviev Group of Companies”, headquartered in the heart of Fifth Avenue, NY,
with investments in a wide range of industries- from real estate and technology to diamonds and jewelry, renowned as one of the largest privately held diamond firms to control all facets of the diamond pipeline, from mine to market.

In addition to these roles, Chagit was previously named CEO of the iconic real estate development firm Africa Israel USA, where she led notable real estate developments and transactions including ‘District’ at 111 Fulton Street, 20 Pine - The Collection by Armani Casa, 15 Broad - Downtown by Philippe Starck, The Apthorp, 88 Leonard Street
and The Marquis Residences on Brickell Avenue in Miami and presided over the firm’s trophy sale of the former ‘New York Times’ building in Times Square.

Beyond her corporate achievements and holding board positions in various companies across diverse industries, she is actively engaged on the boards of numerous non-profit organizations. Her philanthropic focus is evident as she dedicates her time and resources to select non-profits, making a positive impact in areas she is deeply passionate about, ranging from community work and Jewish education to advocacy for
Israel and women's causes.

A native of Israel, Chagit's upbringing spans both Israel and Belgium, cultivating a global perspective complemented by her fluency in six languages. In addition to her professional achievements, she takes most pride in her role as a wife and mother of five and extends her influence to the digital realm as a social media personality, actively involving her audience in the philanthropic endeavors she is involved with as a busy
mom and businesswoman. Her multifaceted approach to leadership and philanthropy defines her as a remarkable force in both business and community engagement.

Instagram : @Chagit_Leviev

Shevi Peters, born in Israel to Libyan and Yemenite parents, lives in New York City with her 5 children. Shevi’s boundless energy and time is also devoted to Jewish causes, in particular, to those that involve education. Her goal is to provide information on Israel’s rich history and Judaism, in particular to young adults.. Shevi believes that the key to reaching unaffiliated Jews is through inspiring education. The platform for her vision is her short video series designed to capture the attention of college students in a strategic and unique way. As a producer, Shevi creates short films designed to present the facts in a nuanced, thought-provoking way. She recently partnered with Jerusalem U on the Six Day War Project. The success of this project led to production of The History of Israel Explained. Shevi’s passion for Judaism includes her involvement in Mechina Tavor, an Israeli program from which her son graduated, that attracts young high school graduates, preparing them for leadership roles in the Israeli army. Shevi is a supporter of the Israeli organization Reservists on Duty, which sends IDF reservists worldwide to provide college students with a first hand account of the diverse population in Israel today. She is also involved with the Chabad Center for Jewish Discovery. Shevi works tirelessly to strengthen Israeli culture and Jewish identity.