Mike Driquez Joins American Friends of Magen David Adom

Source: American Friends of Magen David Adom

MIAMI — Mike Driquez has been named director of strategic fundraising and community relations for the Southeast Region at American Friends of Magen David Adom. Magen David Adom (MDA) is Israel’s emergency services system, which provides Israel with ambulance and paramedic services, and oversees, processes, and distributes blood for the country’s national blood bank, among other services. In his new role, Driquez will solicit philanthropic support and facilitate community outreach for the organization. 

Prior to joining AFMDA, Driquez served in Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for seven years, most recently as the deputy consul general of the State of Israel in Miami. Before that, he spent more than a decade working across multiple sectors in Israel, including technology, venture capital, and engineering. 

Taking on a new role at a time of increased need in Israel, Driquez is drawn to MDA’s commitment to saving lives, no matter the challenges. 

“Joining AFMDA felt like a natural continuation of my lifelong dedication to the State of Israel and the Jewish people,” Driquez said. “As a soldier in the IDF, an engineer, and a diplomat, I’ve always considered serving Israel my sacred mission. What could be more meaningful than continuing that mission by helping save lives through Magen David Adom?” 

Originally from France, Mike immigrated to Israel at age 16 to join the Israel Defense Forces, and in 2023, he returned to combat service as a volunteer. Now based in Aventura, Florida, Mike continues his mission of serving Israel by strengthening the bond across diverse communities and the lifesaving work of Magen David Adom. 

“Mike has already begun to make an impact at AFMDA,” said Tammy Karu, AFMDA national director of strategic philanthropy. “His lifelong service to Israel, along with his background in diplomacy and community building, make him especially suited to forwarding our organization's mission to save lives. I look forward to working with him for a long time to come.” 

About Magen David Adom 

MDA is Israel’s emergency services system. A leader in mass-casualty response and in EMS technology, Magen David Adom treats and transports over 1 million people to hospitals every year; collects, safety tests, and distributes nearly all the blood to Israel’s hospitals; and, through its affiliation with the Red Cross movement, responds to disasters around the world. For more information, visit afmda.org.