Alejandro Okret is the Executive Director of International Programs at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). In this role, he has overall responsibility for the Jewish humanitarian organization's work in Europe, Africa & Asia, Latin America, JDC Entwine, and its international development and disaster relief operations. With wide-ranging experience living and working in diverse countries and globally-focused institutions, Ale has developed noted expertise in Jewish community development and engagement. Ale previously served as Chief Global Officer at Moishe House; is a former JDC Ralph I. Goldman Fellow; and held positions in Israel, including at JAFI, related to the social sector and Israel-Diaspora relations. Ale holds a BA from Hebrew University and an MSc from the University of Oxford. He lives in London with his wife and daughters.