TEAM

Lev Natan / Founder & Executive Director

Since 2010, Lev has been catalyzing breakthroughs for changemakers, as a leadership coach, organizational consultant, men’s group facilitator, & sound healer.  He founded AVF in 2018 as the breakthrough project in his MA in Organizational Leadership. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston University in Human Ecology. Lev is also certified as an Integrative Sound and Music Practitioner and Empowerment Life Coach.  Lev was raised in the Jewish tradition; his ancestors come from Kiev & Odesa in the Ukraine; and he sustains his connection to the lineage of Kabbalah, Chasidut and Jewish mysticism. He also practices the indigenous ceremonial way of life; including sundance, vision quest, and sweat lodge. Lev is a proud husband and father, and lives with his family in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.

Mikelle Carver has been working with AVF since 2019. She is our trusted financial strategist, empowering the organization’s growth through numbers. She is a passionate advocate for agriculture and sustainable resources. To learn more about her, visit her LinkedIn page.

Rachel Hector is the Assistant Grants Manager at Capacita Consulting serving clients through project management, grant coordination, grant writing, and grant research. Rachel has a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has 10+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector working in direct service, education, program design, grants management, individual giving, and communications.

She is passionate about supporting organizations focused on promoting human rights, catalyzing change by addressing root causes, and accessing justice for populations who have been historically marginalized. 

Julia Heiko is a graphic designer and content creator from Long Island, NY and a recent graduate from Marist College. She has a B.S. in Digital Media with a Graphic Design concentration and a minor in Photography.

Through this academic path, she has built a solid foundation in both artistic expression and graphic design. Outside the world of digital design, she can be found doing film photography, watching movies, or hunting for vintage goods and art.

Yonah Sadeh has been creating documentary films since 2010, guided by a commitment to honesty, visual depth, and the power of storytelling to reveal truth. Whether behind the camera or in the editing studio, his work centers on capturing real, unposed moments that reflect the heart of the people and causes he documents.

Specializing in documentary filmmaking, promotional videos, and event coverage, Yonah’s cinematic style weaves together striking imagery and authentic interviews. His short-form promotional work often takes the shape of mini-documentaries, elevating the passion and purpose behind each story.

Deeply dedicated to environmental justice and community transformation, Yonah has produced videos on public housing reform and contributed to the work of the Jewish Youth Climate Movement—highlighting the intersection of storytelling and social impact. His work aligns with AVF’s mission to uplift regenerative solutions and build a viable future for all. Learn more about his work at sadehstudios.com.

Roger Vanoro is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work brings depth, nuance, and emotional resonance to stories that matter. With a background not only in filmmaking but also in counseling and the healing arts, Roger brings a unique sensitivity to his creative process—honoring both the truth of the subject and the transformation of the viewer.

His ability to craft visually compelling narratives while holding space for authentic human experience makes him an invaluable collaborator in AVF’s mission to share powerful stories of leadership, community, and regeneration. Whether behind the camera or in deep listening with interviewees, Roger weaves storytelling and healing into a single, impactful thread.

To learn more about his work, visit rogervanoro.com.