Miri Shepher

IAC Board Member

As the Co-founder and President of Life Alert Emergency Response Inc., the industry leader in personal emergency response systems, Miriam has dedicated her life to helping others. Born in Tunisia, Miriam immigrated to Israel and served in the Israeli Defense Forces during the Six-Day War. She came to the United States in the 1970's and is active in various charities and philanthropic causes which include: AIPAC (the America Israeli Public Affairs Committee); Serving 12 years as a volunteer and 2 years as Acting President with Yad B’Yad; The Israeli Christian Nexus organization; The Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble; and The National Association of GLBT, known as The Aguda. Miriam is also a big supporter and donator of Larger Than Life; The Chabad Israel Center; and WIZO, the Women’s International Zionist Organization.