Bio

Merav Hayak, Ph.D., a Postdoctoral Fellow at TC, the Center of Sustainable Futures, Columbia University, brings a unique blend of high-tech leadership and academic rigor. Her research focuses on the organizational implementation of innovative technologies, crucial for driving systemic change and fostering sustainable solutions. Her expertise, particularly in climate change education, directly contributes to a diverse, resilient, and just energy transition, leading to actionable strategies.

Highest Level of Education

Doctorate and post-doctoral

Current Job/Study field

Academia / research

Nationality

Israel Flag Israel

Current employer

Teachers college, Columbia University

Work experience

  • Head of the innovation department Bank Leumi
    Bank Leumi - the greatest bank in Israel - Full-time From December 2006 to November 2017

    As a senior management leader at Bank Leumi, a leading Israeli bank, I led a multidisciplinary team of 25 professionals, including system analysts, UX/UI developers, and software developers. My core responsibility was orchestrating the bank's digital transformation, transitioning from physical branches to digital service spaces. I managed a budget exceeding $50M, oversaw the development of banking websites and applications, and led comprehensive training programs for both staff and clients.

Education

  • Postdoc in integrating innovative technology in climate change education
    Columbia University From September 2024 to December 2025
  • Intergrating digital games in schools
    Ben-Gurion University of the Negev From September 2020 to December 2024

Executive Education

  • Product Manager in High Tech
    Bank Leumi Issued January 2017
  • System analysis
    John Bryce college Issued January 2010

Area of expertise

Environmental policy Institutional/public affairs

Languages

  • English
  • Hebrew
  • Arabic

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