Ophir Lehavy, M.A.
Student Success Coach
PR Consultant
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Ophir Lehavy, M.A.
Student Success Coach
PR Consultant
Ophir Lehavy is an adjunct lecturer and success coach for the master’s in mass communications program at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications. In addition to her work at UF, Lehavy works with select clients as a PR and communications consultant. Her most recent project includes working with an author on her online strategy – social media, website, influencer outreach, blog, and email – for a high-profile book launch.
Prior to working for UF, Ophir was the senior communications manager for the CPA Exam at the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) from 2012 to 2015 where she headed up their communications for international testing and a large-scale project called the practice analysis. She was the Director of Marketing and Development for the Jewish Federation in Princeton, New Jersey from 2008 to 2011 where she initiated their online strategy and organized major events, including a mission to Israel. She was also a communications manager and grants administrator for Foundations, Inc. from 2005 to 2007.
Ophir’s international experience includes time abroad in Tel Aviv, Israel from 2002 to 2005 working in public relations for two non-profit organizations: The Peres Center for Peace and Essence of Life. Prior to Tel Aviv, she worked for the Consulate General of Israel in New York as Director of Community Relations from 1997 to 1999. Ophir is bilingual in English and Hebrew and studied Arabic in Fez, Morocco while a graduate student.
Ophir Lehavy completed her graduate work in 2001 at Columbia University’s Teachers College with a master’s in teaching, after also completing a master’s degree in Middle East Studies from New York University in 1997. She completed her bachelor’s degree in 1994 at Georgetown University majoring in History.
Lehavy is currently teaching intercultural Communications, as well as Strategy and Messaging. Connect with Lehavy on LinkedIn and check out her website www.ophirlehavy.com.
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