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AKKO CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
מרכז אומנות וטכנולוגיה עכו וצפון ישראל
مركز فنون وتكنولوجيا لعكا وشمال اسرائيل
צוות מרכז איי-קאט
Maya Lahat
Operations Manager
An experienced manager of colleges and professional training centers, skilled in managing and training employees with ongoing professional guidance. Her Knowledge and experience are reflected in the improvement in previous positions she has held in the construction of work plans and in their implementation from the force to action. By setting an agenda, promoting projects and motivating people to meet goals. Holds a bachelor's degree from the Department of Communication and a master's degree from the Department of Statistics, University of Haifa.
Naim Obeid
CEO
Naim Obeid is a lifelong resident of Akko, Israel, Naim, a sound engineer, is the founder and owner of an acoustic design firm that owns and operates a music production and professional sound studio. Naim is active in many community organizations around the city. He is a board member of the Akko Conservatory of Music and a founding member of "Keshet", an Arab/Jewish community leadership council. In 2015 Naim joined the board of the NICAT organization and played a leading role in the process of building the A-CAT Center.
Esther Mossery
Chairperson
A former principal of the Aliyah Shania middle school in Akko, Esther holds an MBA in educational management and many years of experience in social education.She served as an Amutah member of NICAT since its inception, a board member, and also a member of the Akko Conservatory.
Esther is the coordinator of the "Baim Latov" volunteers in Akko, the national organization for veterans volunteering in the Ministry of Social Equality, and a partner in the leading team of the organization. Her extensive social activities are all voluntary, including in the "Yad Sarah" organization
Mirit Strumza
Media Manager
Mirit is an active member of various social and cultural groups promoting coexistence in Akko. She is a freelance journalist for the Yedioth Tikshoret Communications Group, and a published author. Her book “Akko – the Legend and Story” was published by the Akko Municipality. Mirit, an experienced marketing and public relations writer, is a graduate of the University of Haifa.
Michal Shimoni
Video Production Head Instructor
Professional videographer and educator. Vast experience in managment and teaching of youth and children special education programs. B.Ed. in Education and Film Studies from Kibbutzim Academic College. Worked as a videographer in multiple Israeli television large-scale productions. Owner of privet videography and photography studio.
Ahmad Masri
Video Production Instructor
Born in Akko, a graduate of film and television studies at Tel Aviv University. A producer, director, film, and television photographer, with many years of experience in Israeli and international film productions, including educational television. Ahmad worked as a lecturer and teacher of film and television in various frameworks.
Nabila abu-hamam
Housekeeper
Experienced in catering and a variety of other positions in the private sector. She is also experienced in organizing and working collaboratively with staff. She is engaged in the Akko community and its various sectors.
Tzameret Ben Shlush
Program Coordinator
Tzameret is an experienced office manager, and has held various administrative positions throughout her career. She brings experience in training, and working with government institutions. Tzameret is a graduate of the University of Haifa.
Rony Machoul
3D Printing Head Instructor
A manufacturing technologist with 14 years of experience in computerized machining and designing.
Holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Haifa and a master's degree in natural and environmental resource management, not to mention, he is an architecture and interior designer.
Munir Kazmuz
Photography Instructor
After many years of working as a banker, large factory maintenance is Abrahem's second career. He has a bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Management, a banking diploma, and has completed many banking and accounting training courses. Abrahem is also a car examiner.
Abid Elhady Sabah
Housekeeper
A qualified electrician and a professional locksmith with many years of experience in the industry working in large factories, decoration, and plasterwork.
Maisaa Marzuq
Compliance Officer
Holds a bachelor's degree in English with a specialization in business and administration. Experienced in initiating and managing projects in the field of international relations. Participated in programs at Cambridge, and Oxford University, England. Among her positions are a translator, a finance manager assistant, and a coordinator of programs for leadership. An M.Sc. student in International Relations and Diplomacy Studies at Haifa University.
Ron Shalom
CFO
An accountant and CFO with a master's degree (MBA) in financial management and certified in accounting. An expert in the technological market in Israel and internationally. He manages a large accounting firm, in addition, manages financials at leading associations and companies in the country. An expert in fundraising and in building budgets and business strategies.
Lior Leibovitz
Photography Head Instructor
A fashion photographer and art photography specialist, whose extraordinary photographs are featured in prestigious magazines around the world.
Graduated with honors from the still photography major at Clover College; Engaged in beauty and fashion photography, and image photography for the sector private and business.
Rania Hawa
Administrative Assistant
Rania is experienced in a team coordinating and working with a diverse audience in the field of sales and service. For years, she gained and cumulated experience in assisting and meeting the needs of the public and working with diverse sectors.
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