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Nira Shpak Kibbutz
Kfar
Kibbutz Kfar Aza Aza
An IDF veteran who for 26 and advancement of women”.
years served in a variety of high As a graduate of the College for
command and training roles and Politics I received practical tools
in positions women have never and mentoring which, added to
served before, reaching the rank my other skills, has led me to the
of Colonel. decision to run for Mayor of Sha’ar
Since her military career Nira Hanegev” regional council.”
served as a company’s CEO,
Senior Advisor to the Director Nira says:
General of the Home Front “As I have been trained for action
Defense Ministry, a BOD member and leadership, I see myself
at the Rabin Center and a social developing and taking on key roles
activist. in the public service alongside
Nira has a BA in Social Sciences social activism aimed at bringing
and Logistics and an MA in Public about collaboration between the
Administration and Policy. different sectors of Israeli society
Nira is married with three and emphasizing integration of
children. women, equality of opportunity
and the creation of an egalitarian
As a graduate of WePower’s society”.
“College for Politics” Nira states:
“I discovered a nurturing
organization designed to provide
theoretical and practical tools
which focus on the achievement
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