Estee Shiraz
| Estee Shiraz | |
|---|---|
 Entrepreneur, publisher, communications expert, mediator and non profit organization founder Estee (Etty) Annerl Shiraz Estee Shiraz | |
| Born |
May 6, 1968 Tel-Aviv, Israel |
| Residence | Beverly Hills, CA |
| Education | Bar Ilan University |
| Occupation |
Mediator, CEO of Shiraz Mediation Group Past: Founder & Editor In Chief, Promise Lifestyle Magazine Head of Communications, Gesher Political Party VP, Marketing & PR, 'Deadly Fortune' TV Production Spokesperson, Opera Tower Tel Aviv |
| Years active | 1994-present |
Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Martin Annerl (2009-current) |
| Children |
Melanie Asor Tommy Annerl Shiraz |
| Website | |
|
Promise-Magazine | |
Estee Annerl Shiraz, born Etty Shiraz (Hebrew: אתי שירז), is an American entrepreneur, communication expert, publisher, and the founder of a non-profit organization aimed to promote peaceful dispute resolution in the community.
Early Life and Career
Born and raised in Tel Aviv, Israel, Shiraz started her career in 1994 as a spokesperson and director of public relations at the Opera Tower residential and commercial center, completed that year by the Alrov Group.
In 1997, Shiraz joined Spot Productions Ltd., the company producing Deadly Fortune (Kesef Katlani) - then a startup TV series, as VP of marketing and public relations.[2] The series was aired on prime time in Channel 2 during its first two seasons and later on in Channel 3 (seasons 3 and 4), and included the actors Nati Ravitz, Rafi Tavor and Yossi Graber in the leading roles.[3]
Politics
Shiraz went into politics in 2000 and was appointed head of communications at 'Gesher' political party. In November 2002, Shiraz was elected by the party's members as the head of the party, after David Levy, its founder and leader, moved back to the Likud. Shiraz led 'Gesher' in the elections for the 16th Israeli Parliament, the "Knesset", a move which was followed by a political and legal battle in the years to come, with David Levy fighting to dismantle Gesher and relate to his move as a merge of his political party in its entirety with the Likud, and Shiraz and the rest of the party’s members fighting to leave the party intact and to continue its activity. At the end of a long process of legal motions and appeals, it was decided by the court in 2007 that Gesher would cease to exist as a political party.[4][5]
Recent
Shiraz moved with her family to Miami, FL in 2003, and founded Promise Lifestyle Magazine in order to offer a publication appealing to the Jewish American population. The Magazine included contributors such as Uri Geller, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Bernie De Koven and Dr. Toby Mayer amongst others, and featured profile articles and interviews with figures such as Michael Douglas, Barbra Streisand, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman. Shiraz served as CEO and editor in chief of the publication, which was acquired by a bigger company in 2008.
In 2009, Shiraz established a communications and PR firm. She was named 'Woman of Excellence' by the National Association of Professional & Executive Women and has won various awards including the American Graphic Design Award,[6][7] Benjamin Franklin Award and Florida Print Award.
Personal Life and Current Career
Shiraz has shifted from communications to mediation, and is mainly focused in recent years on mediating high conflict cases and disputes. She has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court and is the founder of a non-profit organization aimed to promote peaceful conflict resolution in the community.
A double major in Special Education and Humanities, Shiraz earned her Bachelor's degree from Tel Aviv University, where she graduated magna cum laude, and received her Master's degree in Communications, Journalism and Political Science from Bar Ilan University. She resides with her husband, a former United Nations commander, and two kids in Los Angeles, CA.
References
- ↑ [&searchtype=newsearch&searchSet=no&searchSetName=&searchHZ=height&searchVT=width&rm=&rf=&daterng= "Etty Shiraz"]. Newscom. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ↑ "Estee Shiraz: Kesef Katlani". Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ↑ "כסף קטלני - 1-25 - סצינות עם רפי תבור". Retrieved 27 January 2009.
- ↑ "בחירות לכנסת ה-16". Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ↑ "ביהמ"ש ביטל השתתפות "גשר" בבחירות". ynet. ynet.
- ↑ "2008 American Graphic Design Award Is Announced: Given to Etty Shiraz for the World's Largest Luxury Aircraft Dealer Catalog and Brochure". Cloud Computing Magazine. Retrieved 30 October 2008.
- ↑ "2008 American Graphic Design Award Is Announced: Given to Etty Shiraz for the World's Largest Luxury Aircraft Dealer Catalog and Brochure". HighBeam. Retrieved 31 January 2015.