Our Team
The One People team is a formidable coalition of battle-tested military veterans, seasoned community organizers, and dedicated medical advocates. Bound by a shared mission to fortify Israel’s front lines, our members bring decades of strategic leadership and ground-level experience to Frontline Emergency Medicine 48. We are more than an organization; we are a disciplined movement of private citizens committed to ensuring that every community across Israel possesses the elite medical readiness required to protect and preserve life in times of crisis.
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
CEO & Founder
Ari Briggs
Ari is the CEO and Founder of One People and a seasoned community organizer with decades of experience in strategic advocacy and frontline resilience. A dedicated leader in Israel’s security landscape, he specializes in mobilizing global support to fortify and protect vulnerable border communities.
Marketing & Donor Relations
Elisha Kuchar
Elisha is the Head of Marketing and Donor Relation, and a veteran strategist dedicated to amplifying Israel’s voice. With a deep background in community engagement and high-impact advocacy, he builds the vital bridges between global donors and the initiatives that secure Israel's future.
Advisor
Gilad Epstein
Gilad Epstein is the project's Strategic Advisor, brings extensive leadership experience and high-level organizational insight to One People. A veteran in navigating complex Israeli landscapes, he provides critical guidance and tactical foresight necessary to scale our emergency initiatives and secure the long-term safety of the nation’s communities.
Advisor
Mike Aron
Mike Aron is the project's Strategic Advisor and a seasoned leader with a deep commitment to Israeli security and community development. Through his extensive professional background and organizational expertise, he provides One People with the high-level strategic counsel necessary to expand its medical footprint.
Dr. Debra Gershov-West
Head Trainer/Medical Partner
Dr. Debra Gershov-West is a preeminent leader in Israeli emergency medicine and the Director of the Emergency Department at Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital.
A pioneer who designed the National Israeli Course in Emergency Medicine, she has dedicated her career to revolutionizing trauma response.
As the Head Trainer and Medical Partner of Frontline Emergency Medicine and FEM48, Dr. Gershov-West transforms her harrowing frontline experience from October 7th into a mission of national resilience. By bringing elite tactical training directly to border communities, she empowers residents to bridge the "critical gap," ensuring they possess the expert skills and muscle memory necessary to save lives when every second counts.
HELP MAKE AN IMPACT. DONATE NOW.
FEM48 is a mission-critical initiative fueled by a select circle of private donors, experts, and leaders dedicated to reinforcing Israel’s emergency shield. Our success is built on the direct involvement of those who contribute their time, specialized expertise, and financial resources to revolutionize emergency medical preparedness in the South.
By joining FEM48, you aren't just making a donation—you are becoming a strategic architect of survival for the communities of the Gaza Envelope.