Ophir is a writer, educator, and communications professional whose work is shaped by a lifelong curiosity about people, cultures, and the stories that connect us. Since 2015, she has served as a lecturer at the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications, teaching public relations strategy, messaging, writing, international PR, and intercultural communications. Prior to her time in academia, she was a marketing and communications professional who held roles for diverse organizations, including the American Institute of CPAs, the Jewish Federation of Princeton, and Foundations, Inc.

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Ophir has always been interested in exploring global perspectives. After earning an M.A. in Middle East Studies from New York University, she worked at the Israeli Consulate in New York before moving to Israel, where she lived for three years working as an English teacher and a writer for peacebuilding organizations, including Essence of Life and the Peres Center for Peace.

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Ophir also has a passion for education and community service. She earned a master’s degree in teaching from Columbia University’s Teacher’s College. Her graduate studies in education inspired advocacy efforts supporting students with autism and a partnership with a Florida school district to address antisemitism. Additionally, she has served in leadership and volunteer roles with her local synagogue, Hadassah, and the Jewish National Fund.

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These intersections of storytelling, social impact, and cross-cultural experiences directly inspire her creative work. She is currently writing her first novel, What We See From Here, a dual-timeline story that explores the American Jewish experience after October 7 and during the Second Intifada, focusing on themes of personal and collective peacebuilding. She currently lives with her family in the suburbs of Philadelphia.