Joel is CEO of the Jewish Climate Network. His experiences are diverse, spanning commercial law, educational program design, Jewish youth and community leadership, facilitation and creative writing. Joel's commitment to social justice in a Jewish context culminated in him receiving the Ron Castan Young Humanitarian Award in 2019. He firmly believes that the Australian Jewish community has a key role to play in combatting the climate crisis now unfolding, and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enjoy the social and economic benefits from acting swiftly and effectively.