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Dandelion Strategy:
A Boutique Consulting and Strategic Firm

The dandelion flower’s delicate seeds, carried far and wide by the wind, symbolize nature’s ability to reach distant places as each seed takes root in unexpected environments and grows. At Dandelion Strategy, a boutique consulting firm, we harness the power of a thoughtfully crafted message—like a dandelion’s seeds—to spread ideas and initiatives effectively, creating lasting and far-reaching impacts that grow beyond expectations.

Our Services:

Crisis Management

Specializing in 24/7 crisis management, including safeguarding against negative online activity, fake news, and potential threats, while offering immediate and effective solutions.

Research and Data Analysis

Utilizing in-depth research to inform strategy and drive results.

Business and Political Campaigns

Designing impactful campaigns that reach and mobilize key audiences in both business and political arenas.

Storytelling and Narrative Development

Creating and refining narratives that engage and inspire while aligning with organizational goals and values.

Strategy Design, Digital Strategy and Social Media Expertise

Digital Strategy and Social Media Expertise: Integrating research-driven strategy design with advanced AI capabilities and deep social media experience, we develop targeted digital strategies that resonate with audiences and stakeholders. Through data-driven monitoring, analysis, and evaluation, we manage online crises, guard against negative activity and misinformation, and build engaged communities via precise audience targeting, ensuring lasting connections and sustained impact.

Community Building and Targeted Outreach

Developing engaged communities and ensuring targeted message distribution to precise audiences.

We Do Things Differently

At Dandelion Strategy, we embrace the Israeli “Tachles” approach, valuing direct, straightforward, and no-nonsense communication. Operating from Tel Aviv and New York, we merge global insights with local expertise, creating a unique blend that strengthens our strategies. We focus on delivering 360-degree solutions that address both the big picture and the finer details, ensuring an A-to-Z approach that allows ideas to take root and thrive.

Who we are

Brigadier General (Res.) Ronen Manelis

is a distinguished expert in strategy, renowned for his extensive experience in intelligence, security, communication, and crisis management. He has held pivotal roles in significant national security events, including the IDF Spokesperson, intelligence officer, and former member of the General Staff Forum. In 2020, he served as CEO of Israel’s Ministry for Strategic Affairs and was a senior member of Israel’s COVID-19 crisis management team, providing critical insights and leadership during the pandemic.
In the business sector, Manelis was the CEO of an international digital company, where he oversaw major global projects. His experience includes managing high-stakes political and business campaigns in Israel and abroad.

An accomplished academic lecturer and frequent news commentator, Manelis today advises organizations, companies, and high-profile individuals worldwide, providing strategic guidance in both routine operations and times of crisis.
He holds a B.A. from Hebrew University and an M.A. from Tel Aviv University, both in Political Science, as well as an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Keren Azaria

brings over a decade of expertise in the nonprofit and public sectors across the U.S. and Israel, with a focus on international relations, strategic partnerships, and high-impact project management.
Her roles have spanned influential positions, including Chief of Staff to the Consul General of Israel in New York, where she served as principal advisor and strategist. Keren also directed a prestigious academic program in leadership and diplomacy, and led outreach and engagement initiatives for a prominent Jewish community organization in Washington, D.C.
Keren served in the Israeli Air Force Intelligence (Lamdan Unit) and holds a B.A. in Government from Reichman University.