S., 26, is the Head of the Iron Dome Production Section at Rafael, managing a team of employees responsible for a critical production line supporting one of Israel’s most essential national-security programs. She began as a production technician, gaining deep knowledge and becoming a key expert in electrical content, ultimately serving as the right hand of the previous section head in team and workflow management. Today she manages a highly complex production line operating across three shifts, demonstrating exceptional planning abilities, operational flexibility and strong leadership. Throughout the Iron Swords and defensive operations, she showed extraordinary dedication, including relocating her residence to remain closer to the facility, and successfully mobilized her team to meet demanding delivery goals without compromising safety or quality.

“I am not afraid of hard work. I use it to learn and grow, because success is built on brave decisions, not on waiting for luck.”