LECTURERS (partical)

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Dr. Orit Even Shoshan-Reshef is a pioneering Psychotherapist whose two decades of clinical practice have been dedicated to healing young people and teens. She holds a PsyD from The Professional School of Psychology in Sacramento, California. She is a long-time member of AGPA (American Group Psychotherapy Association) and IAGP (International Association for Group Psychotherapy), a certified Psychotherapist and educator by the Ministry of Health of Israel.

In her book “Storytelling Therapy,”  Dr. Orit Even Shoshan-Reshef presents “The Kingdoms Game:” a first-of-its-kind therapy method based on using patients’ imagination as a tool for personal growth and therapy. Using her innovative method, she harnesses patients’ imagination as a therapeutic tool to project their inner dialogues and emotions in a clear, non-hostile environment. The game encourages patients to create a personal kingdom, allowing them to express their inner struggles and emotions in a safe, imaginative space, and finally manage to bring their sufferings from their minds to words. Another book being written by  Dr. Orit Even Shoshan-Reshef focuses on teen suicidal minds and the healing. During Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Orit Even Shoshan-Reshef provided online consultation for patients from around the world and continued seeing patients at her clinic near Tel Aviv, Israel.

In addition to clinic time, Dr. Orit Even Shoshan-Reshef has been teaching at multiple colleges and universities in Israel for students and professional trainees. She has been invited to provide workshops at international conferences annually in the US and Europe since 2014.

The courses she offers including teen mental health topics, bibliotherapy group therapy, creative reality in the therapy room. She designs courses to draw attention to mental health issues among youth, share knowledge with young adults and provide professional, innovative solutions for specific mental issues of the new era.

Professor Mark Applebaum is a mathematician and educator. He is a prolific author of 16 books and more than 70 academic research papers published in scientific journals and conference proceedings in English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian and Polish languages.

He has initiated and managed several different national and international projects oriented on the development of students’ Critical and Creative thinking, STEM education, math competitions, etc. Prof. Applebaum's unique contribution to teaching mathematics received wide international recognition.

He also transforms mathematical thinking into problem-solving skills for almost all industries in the 21st century: solving problems requires understanding of the problem, analysing the components of the problem and their roles, choosing a strategy, making decisions, realizing the plan, and taking a critical review to revise results and build a new and improved plan.

Creative thinking can be used in every workplace and is a tool that can make work fun, make life easier and help professionals feel more fulfilled. Creativity will challenge the mind, enhance the brain, and give ability to think outside of the box and to solve complex real-life problems.

Dr. Liat Rockah Zimroni is an expert in the field of raising happy children and leading them towards a prosperous future.

She owns a professional academy - “Path to Parenting” - a professional academy that trains educators, mentors, kindergarten teachers, as well as individuals and groups on parenting and family guidance. She owns a private clinic and helps thousands of parents in need. In addition, she hosts a radio show to share knowledge and experiences with a broader audience.

Her parenting courses include daily applicable communication skills, positive self-talk (parents to themselves), setting boundaries, coping negative behaviours, and how to encourage positive behaviours. The courses are conducted through interactive and creative methods.

Dr. Rockah Zimroni is a regular participant invited for multiple counseling programs under the Israeli Ministry of Health.

Vicky is a seasoned executive in global development, sales and management. She brings to the table over 25 years business experiences and success in various industries including luxury goods, med-tech, tourism, publishing, cultural and academic exchanges. 

She holds an Executive MBA from Peking University Guanghua School of Management graduated with honor of “Outstanding Thesis.” She earned her bachelor’s degree in international business administration from Schiller International University, and a diploma of hotel/food and beverage management, both in Switzerland. She was a PMP® certified project manager of 2020-2023.

Established in Hong Kong in 2018, her company NBI Solutions focuses on boosting global business and cultural ties between Hong Kong, mainland China, Asian markets and Israel. NBI Solutions enables and enhances commercial cooperations through in-depth cultural understanding and efficient market communication.  

Vicky believes in giving back to society and life-long learning. She has been active in sharing her knowledge and experience in universities, HKTDC Entrepreneur Day, communities and businesses as a seasoned businesswoman and a global citizen. In business talks, she integrates real business cases while sharing theories, she inspires audiences to explore and find business solutions. Vicky is also passionate about topics in education and mental health. Vicky commits to fostering strong global connections and inspiring others for growth to win in the 21st century.

Shai Gelber is a renowned expert on humor with academic background in Linguistics. He is currently in the process of completing his doctoral dissertation on humor at Bar-Ilan University, Israel. Shai has dedicated fifteen years in researching humor, culminating in thousands of hours of inquiry and writing.

Throughout his lecturer career, Shai has engaged with a diverse array of prestigious companies and institutions delivering lectures and workshops that have reached tens of thousands of individuals. His expertise has been sought after by high-tech and low-tech companies, banks, insurance and financial firms, industrial corporations, and numerous government agencies, including:  

Government Institutions: 

• The Prime Minister’s Office 

• The Bank of Israel  

Academic Institutions: 

• Tel-Aviv University  

• The Hebrew University 

• Technion (with donations from Li Ka Shing of Hong Kong)  

Corporations: 

• Lockheed Martin  

• Strauss Group  

• Ibis Hotel Group  

Shai Gelber is also the author of the bestselling book “Laugh it Up: Using Humor to Improve Your Health, Wealth, and Happiness.” This book thus far has been translated into 4 languages including Hebrew, English, Vietnamese and Italian. The book encapsulates his fifteen-year journey through the world of humor offering readers a blend of professional insights and engaging anecdotes, reveals the power of humor and its multifaceted impact on various aspects of life.