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Israel

Israel

New York, New York, United States

• Responsible for researching and mapping complex industries; identifying, contacting, and assessing health care sector industry talent; and advising clients based on sources of industry insight
• Utilize skills such as industry research, organization mapping, and communication with executive/C-suite level professionals to facilitate 80+ consultation

New York, New York, United States

• Conducted background research on 45 ambassadors to brief and prepare Gilad Erdan, the Israeli Ambassador, before his meetings or political events to facilitate productive meetings
• Authored 20 memorandums responsible for recommending potential meetings and speaking engagements
• Investigated topics on the Security Council’s agenda to assist in crafting Ambassador Erdan’s speeches to the General Assembly, Security Council, and other political events
• Spearheaded the Mission’s social media presence by conceiving and editing 25+ posts to spread Ambassador Erdan’s opinions and events, ultimately increasing online engagement and influence

New York, New York, United States

• Mentored 5 High School students, most of whom are currently experiencing homelessness, through biweekly meetings
• Organized and assisted students with homework, documents, and college/financial aid applications, resulting in one of my students becoming the first in her family to attend college
• Advocated on behalf of my students to ensure they have a place to sleep and food to eat
• Worked with school faculty to provide additional support for these students to retain their academic standing despite their significant challenges
• Conducted a 25-page research assignment on infant and toddler developmental milestones as well as toddler enrichment games which benefited our young single mothers, who are often experiencing homelessness and would not.

• Researched various bills and case law to provide information to the Senator and his staff which was used to create new bills or to co-sponsor an existing bill
• Conducted legislative research to produce a bill banning the use of one-time use plastic toiletry bottles in hotels
• Wrote six memorandums after monitoring hearings in the New York State Senate to brief and update the Senator
• Drafted two press releases for the Senator’s opinions on certain topics and his plan of action to be published in newspapers such as the New York Times
• Handled communications with constituents and political interest groups

Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

• Researched Primary sources and documents produced by the United Nations
• Created a research paper highlighting the anti-Zionist slant and bias within the United Nations subcommittees. This research paper was then used as the basis for Kohelet’s policy paper publication.

New York, New York

• Researched and provided insight into television trends for optimal product/ad placement for media investment strategy
• Led focus group of young adults (14-18) in order to understand emerging media and advertising targets/demographics
• Reviewed upcoming network television series for ABC, optimizing program selection to align brands with audience

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude, Dean's List, Women in Law and Politics, Community Service at Columbia University, Columbia University.

Education record