Professor Ayelet Fishman Appointed Technion Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion

The Technion congratulates Prof. Ayelet Fishman, who joined its leadership team and assumed the role of Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion on 1 October. A faculty member in the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering studying biocatalysis and protein engineering, Prof. Fishman served as Dean of Students from 2020 to 2024, during a particularly challenging period. She brings extensive academic and administrative experience and a deep familiarity with the Technion community.

Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan emphasized the importance of the role: “Diversity in all its forms is essential to better science and research, a better academic environment, and a better, more respectful and equitable society. I wish Prof. Fishman every success in her new role. I also extend my heartfelt thanks to Prof. Adi Salzberg of the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, who was the first to serve as Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, for four and a half years of work advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion at the Technion during a complex and challenging period for both the Technion and the State of Israel.”