Ashager Araro is a woman breaking down barriers in Israel. Born in Ethiopia, she arrived in Israel as an infant during Operation Solomon, a covert military mission that airlifted Ethiopian Jews in 1991. One of eight siblings, Araro grew up in central Israel, excelling in the Israel Defense Forces, where she rose to the rank of Lieutenant in the prestigious Paratroopers Brigade (currently holding the rank of Captain in reserve). After her military service, Araro pursued a career in diplomacy and social advocacy, visiting countries worldwide to engage audiences as a proud black, Jewish, Zionist, Israeli woman. Active on social media, she leverages her substantial presence on Twitter and Instagram to advocate for crucial topics and highlight the diversity of the Jewish people. In addition to her work in public diplomacy, Ashager founded Battae, a center for Ethiopian Israeli heritage. Through educational programs, the center enables Israelis and members of the global Jewish community to explore the unique story and contributions of Ethiopian Jews in Israel. In recognition of her impactful work, Ashager received the "Light of Israel" award in 2021 from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.