Ophyr Hanan believes your values are tested by how you respond when the world changes. One day after October 7, she became one of the founding volunteers who helped establish the Jewish National Fund-USA-supported Bring Them Home Now Hostages Forum, transforming a grassroots initiative into a global movement advocating for the release of the hostages. She represented the cause in global outlets, from the International Criminal Court in The Hague to Ireland, Hollywood, and beyond – mobilizing leaders, media, and communities to keep the hostages at the forefront of the world's attention.
Alongside this work, Hanan helped recover and preserve cherished belongings from families whose lives were shattered by the attacks, ensuring their artifacts and stories would not be forgotten. She is currently International Marketing Manager at HaGal Sheli (My Wave), where she continues using strategic storytelling to scale surf therapy trauma programs globally and expand the organization's impact.