Staff Announcement

The Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its team, effective immediately:

Emet Davis, Program and Partnerships Director

Emet Davis brings extensive experience working with and consulting for progressive labour organizations, non-profits, and businesses, chiefly in the areas of communications, resource development, community engagement, and government relations. As a past director with the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU), Emet oversaw the union’s research, campaigns, communications, and education departments, as well as its strategic partnerships program, funding numerous allied organizations across BC. Previously, Emet was executive director of BC Citizens for Public Power Society (2007 – 2010), director of communications and education (2006 – 2007), and director of development (2000 – 2003) with Positive Living BC Society.

Emet is a past officer and executive council member with the BC Federation of Labour and a past board member with JQT-Vancouver, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and the Vancouver Friends for Life Society. Presently, Emet is chair of the Wilderness Committee and a board member with Or Shalom synagogue.

 Eran Shmueli-David, Israel Director

Eran Shmueli-David is Israel director of the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation and director of the Israel Office for the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver.  Eran has worked with Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA since 2005, and in 2009 began directing the Coast-to-Coast/Galilee Panhandle Partnership 2Gether relationship.  Prior to that leadership role, he served as JFC-UIA’s director of the Israel Emergency Campaign, overseeing the implementation of $40M CAD in allocations following the Second Lebanon War, and all capital projects undertaken by the Canadian Jewish Federations.  Prior to joining JFC-UIA Eran was an educator in Jerusalem and worked with at-risk youth.

Eran served as sergeant of operations in an IDF combat unit on the Golan Heights and was awarded a medal for his service supporting the campaign in Southern Lebanon.  He holds a BA in English literature and a teaching certificate from Hebrew University.

With this new appointment, Eran will be splitting his time between the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and the Foundation.