Aaron Gefen is a senior researcher at SNPI, specializing in economics, human capital and education. Before joining SNPI, Aaron worked as an economist for the Israeli Ministry of Interior, the head of Strategic Planning and Data Analysis of the Jerusalem education department. In the past few years, Aaron worked as a business consultant to various companies, and a freelance project manager for in high-profile inter-governmental initiatives.
Aaron holds a BA in Philosophy, Political Science and Economics (with honors) and a MA in Public Policy, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In addition, Aaron is a fellow of the Mandel Leadership Institute and a graduate of the Israeli Cadets for Civil Service program. In his spare time Aaron is a director in a couple of NGOs.