GO RO - Key Persons

Miriam Isserow has had a varied non-profit and public sector career in the U.S. and in Israel and has worked with organizations to launch their development programs. She conveys complex policies and work plans in an effective manner and has a keen ear for customizing material for its target audience. By looking at the big picture and at an organization's needs, Miriam approaches fundraising in a strategic way, ensuring that her clients do not have to spend a lot to raise the money that is necessary for their missions to flourish. Miriam is effective at working with staff, board members, volunteers, & donors to reach new fundraising goals--and is an engaging trainer of fundraising skills. Miriam's clients describe her as "effective and experienced," "passionate," & "innovative." These are the qualities that led Fundraising Success magazine to name Miriam as 2010 "Fundraiser of the Year."

Yehuda Goldman has been an award-winning filmmaker for over 25 years. He currently works as a media professional in the Washington DC area. A veteran producer, director and writer, he possesses the rare combination of having spent time both in front of and behind the camera. As a master interviewer, Goldman has interviewed hundreds of individuals on a myriad of subject matter ranging from presidents, senators, war heroes, senior military leaders, scientists, Fortune 100 Executives, Hollywood celebrities, scientists and the every day person that has a story to tell. Yehuda has been recognized repeatedly for transforming his interview footage into compelling stories, condensing extended interviews into gripping narratives that convey a resonant message. Yehuda began his production career working with Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau as a diver and producer in support of The Cousteau Society's global research and film expeditions for the Cousteau's Rediscovery of the World television series. Working with his childhood hero was the realization of a life-long dream and has inspired Yehuda to use his skills as a filmmaker to advance causes that help improve the world.