The People Behind the Israel Tribune

Mr. Jeffrey Sanow learned his leadership skills at the school of hard knocks. He had to transition from being a highly effective operations officer to leading highly effective operations officers — a completely different skill set. Jeffrey's journey has been marked by a profound dedication to service, learning, and fostering a nuanced understanding of complex global issues. Raised on a small farm in Ohio, Mr. Sanow's experiences have shaped him into a distinguished professional with over two decades of service in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

During his tenure at the CIA, Mr. Sanow became an esteemed social skills instructor and a recognized expert in training both military personnel and civilian intelligence professionals. His unique expertise lies in leveraging civilian business tools for the strategic execution of intelligence operations. Following his retirement from the CIA in 2009, Mr. Sanow continued to share his wealth of knowledge by teaching intelligence operations at the Advanced Tradecraft Center and the U.S. Army Joint Readiness Training Center.

As a Senior Instructor, Mr. Sanow focused on equipping clients with essential planning, communications, and field skills necessary for U.S. government-affiliated and commercial sector-based intelligence operations. His diverse experiences, spanning Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, allowed him to develop a profound and personal understanding of the three monotheistic religions. Initially serving as an agriculture development technician and later as a CIA field operations officer, Mr. Sanow gained unique insights into the social constructs and inherent conflicts within these regions.

Driven by his experiences and a genuine desire to contribute positively, Mr. Sanow transitioned to the stage with a noble goal — to reach as many people as possible. His aim is to foster a deeper understanding of the nature of conflicts and, more importantly, to explore avenues for resolution. Through his presentations and engagements, Mr. Sanow continues to bridge gaps in understanding, leveraging his rich background to promote awareness, dialogue, and ultimately, peaceful resolutions to complex global challenges.

Elliot Bogod is a Founder and Managing Director of Broadway Realty, a real estate brokerage in Manhattan. With over twenty years experience, Elliot has sold over $2 billion in New York real estate.

Author of Get Rich In Real Estate. Founding Member & Author at Forbes Real Estate Council. Elliot Bogod is the President of the company.

He founded Broadway Realty nearly a decade ago. Mr. Bogod is among the first in a group of thirty top Manhattan brokers to receive a NYRS (New York Residential Specialist) designation from the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). Elliot was nominated for the 2008 Commercial Broker All Stars by a real estate magazine. Elliot is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York and the REALTOR® Association of Miami-Dade County. Elliot Bogod studied Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing.

He also holds all certifications from the New York Real Estate Institute, Real Estate Division at the Academy of Continuing Education, and Gold Coast Real Estate School. He has helped hundreds of individuals and small businesses find accommodations and has sold/leased millions of square feet of commercial and residential space in the New York area. Though Mr. Bogod's specialty is commercial real estate, including but not limited to retail spaces, office space, and commercial buildings, he has also helped many people make New York truly their home by helping them find the perfect residential property for their needs.

He also specializes in real estate investment opportunities in both New York and Miami. He has the expertise and capability to assist with any of your real estate portfolio diversification, including development and value-added real estate property needs, and can make recommendations for investment properties with favorable construction conditions (i.e. profitable residential/commercial conversions, favorable zoning conditions, etc).

Carmen Skipworth is an AI strategist, international bestselling author, and speaker who believes technology is at its best when it brings people closer together. As author of Lead with Intelligence: A Woman's Guide to Thriving in the Age of AI and host of the podcast AI Made Simple with Carmen, she advises executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations on using artificial intelligence ethically and strategically to strengthen leadership, improve performance, and create sustainable business growth.

A Grammy-nominated Associate Producer, Carmen is also an associate producer of the transformational film Pillars of Power, a Forbes Business Council contributor, and a contributor to the Los Angeles Tribune. She has spoken on ethical AI at the United Nations, championing leadership that brings people together rather than deepening division. With international experience from DC, London, and Hong Kong, Carmen has spent her career building bridges across cultures, faiths, industries, and communities. An active volunteer, she serves with the Junior League, Women in Defense, and the Space Force Association, supporting outreach, fundraising, and leadership initiatives that strengthen communities and develop emerging leaders. Through her platform, Lead with Carmen, she empowers women and leaders of every background to turn intelligence into impact.

Carmen brings to The Israel Tribune a blend of global perspective, media experience, and technological insight. Committed to elevating truth and amplifying positive, solution-focused voices, she sees entrepreneurship, technology, and storytelling as powerful forces for good and believes that responsible innovation and courageous dialogue can deepen understanding, create economic opportunity, and help build a more united, peaceful, and prosperous future. Her work is guided by a simple conviction: every leader can be a source of light.

A proud Jewish woman with over 30 years in event production, branding, public relations, marketing, and fundraising, Samara Beth has built deep roots within the Jewish community. She coordinated events for the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix, including Galas, Women In Philanthropy, and NowGen. As Fundraiser Coordinator for the Center for Israel & Jewish Affairs (CIJA) in Vancouver, BC, she exceeded her fundraising goal for the Words and Deeds Leadership Awards Dinner. She has also co-chaired and produced fundraising events for her children's private Jewish day schools and synagogue sisterhoods in multiple cities.

Her work as a National award-winning event producer for mitzvahs and weddings has been featured in Houston's Jewish Herald-Voice. Known as “Badass Bamboo,” Samara built her career on resilience, innovation, and networking — moving across 13 states and to Canada.

Resilience runs in her family. Twenty-six of her mother's immediate relatives were in the Holocaust; six survived, including her grandparents.

Today, Samara helps small businesses, entrepreneurs, and speakers build strong, trusted brands through her W.I.N.N.I.N.G. Framework and best-selling book, WIN Your Brand — The Unapologetic Playbook for Becoming Iconic. She has two children, ages 22 and 16, and lives in Paradise Valley, AZ.