Itai Dinour
Carmel Hill Fund
Itai Dinour leads Carmel Hill Fund as its Executive Director. A seasoned nonprofit leader, Itai thrives when facilitating collaborations and relationships that connect people to one another and that lead to positive change in the world, particularly in the spirit of maximizing youth thriving. With his background and passion for supporting youth issues, he is inspired by CHF’s late Founder and Benefactor, Bill Ruane, and his approach to philanthropy, which included working closely with partners whom he considered to be experts to address issues of mutual concern.
Prior to his role at CHF, he supported youth civic participation and the development of initiatives in K-12, higher education, and community settings through various roles at the Einhorn Collaborative, a private foundation, and the global nonprofit City Year. Much of his work has nurtured opportunities for youth connection and collaboration across lines of difference.
Itai discovered his passion for public service as a Cornell Tradition Fellow while completing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University. He later earned a Master of Business Administration from New York University.
A proud parent of and carpool driver for three teens/pre-teens, he is regularly reminded of the joys, challenges, and curiosities of growing up in today’s world. Outside of work, Itai loves to travel with his family and friends, enjoy delicious food, and is an active member of his synagogue.