Joel is the Associate Director of Public Affairs and Operations for the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council. Joel has been involved in the Australian Jewish Community for many years with roles including the President of the Australasian Union of Jewish Students and an office bearer for the Zionist Federation of Australia. Joel has led international delegations to the United Nations as well as over 30 high level Australian delegations to Israel. He holds a bachelor of arts (political science & anthropology) and a masters of laws (Juris Doctorate) from Monash University. Joel is married to Shani and has two daughters, Abigail and Gabriella.