Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
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 the Citizens’ Emergency Medicine Initiative (C.E.M.I.). 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.
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 C.E.M.I., 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.
C.E.M.I. 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 C.E.M.I., you aren't just making a donation—you are becoming a strategic architect of survival for the communities of the Gaza Envelope.