Gavriel Ben-Haim graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Open University with a BA in psychology and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Cambridge with distinction. During his studies, Gavriel served as chairperson and executive director of the Israeli Model UN Association, president of the Open University's Student Union, and as a member of the Open University's Learning Analytics Steering Committee. 

Prior to Fulbright, Gavriel worked as an advisor to the director general of the Education Ministry. He oversaw the implementation of the DG's policies and orchestrated strategic innovation efforts, including the ministry's initial AI strategy, policies, and regulatory framework, the 'higher education in school' initiative, and the ‘digital learning’ programs. 

Gavriel was awarded the Fulbright Fellowship to pursue a master's in education policy at Harvard. He aims to explore innovative and inclusive pathways to adapt systems for the evolving social, professional, and personal challenges of the 21st century.