Yael is a licensed architect with diverse experience in architectural design, urban planning, and research. She graduated with a B.Arch. from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem. Before receiving the Fulbright award, Yael served as a team lead in the Integrated Urban Planning Projects Division at the Holon Municipality. She also served as a research coordinator for the Jerusalem Archives Project and as a teaching assistant for the "Digital Crafts" course. She is a recipient of the Head of the School of Architecture Award at Bezalel and the President’s Award for Excellence for contributions during military service.

During her studies in the U.S., Yael will deepen her expertise in urban planning and the integration of statutory frameworks with digital tools.