Ambassador Ido Aharoni

Consul General of Israel in New York

Ido Aharoni officially assumed the post of Consul General of Israel in New York in February 2011, after serving as Acting Consul General since August 2010. As Consul General, he represents the State of Israel to communities from throughout the tri-state areas of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.  He has been a member of Israel’s Foreign Service since the summer of 1991. During his tenure in Israel’s diplomatic corps Aharoni held two overseas positions, in Los Angeles and New York.  You can read Ido's full bio here.

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Lucy Schulte Danziger

Editor-in-Chief, SELF Magazine

Lucy Schulte Danziger has been Editor-in-Chief of SELF magazine for over 11 years, and has grown SELF’s readership to its largest circulation in history. SELF’s total print and digital audience is now more than 14 million.  Danziger directs all content on Self.com, which has 4.5 million unique visitors per month, and for SELF’s tablet edition. Danziger produces a video blog for Self.com and writes a syndicated blog on Yahoo. She is the author of two best selling books, The Nine Rooms of Happiness and The Drop 10 Diet. The Drop 10 Diet Cookbook will be released in March 2013.You can read Lucy's full bio here.

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David J. Grissen

Group President, The Americas, Marriott International, Inc.

David J. Grissen is Group President of the America’s for Marriott International, Inc. Mr. Grissen’s specific responsibilities include the financial performance of all of the America’s Lodging operations comprising more than 2,800 hotels and a work force of 110,000 associates. This includes staff responsibilities for sales & marketing, revenue management, human resources, engineering, rooms operations, food and beverage/retail/spa, information resources and development. Mr. Grissen is also chair of the America’s Hotel Development Committee and a member of the Lodging Strategy Group.

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