Netanella Refael is a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology. At John Jay, she helped renew and form the Hillel where she served as Treasurer, Vice President and then President. Netanella attended the Hasbara Fellowships program in 2009 and became an active fellow on her campus and in the New York City area. Additionally, Netanella was the New York Campus Coordinator for Hasbara Fellowships during her senior year and later the Administrative and Programming Coordinator.