Zachary Blaifeder Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

For over 40 years, Project Interchange has provided in-depth insights into Israel’s diversity, democracy, and complexity to over 6,000 leaders from all 50 U.S. states and 110 countries, showing the real Israel to politicians, journalists, civil society leaders, and others. As Assistant Director of Program Development, I led Israel delegation itinerary.

• During the COVID-19 pandemic, I filled roles on multiple teams in order to successfully carry out AJC’s mission:
• Global Communications Department: Wrote and edited video content including "The Spirit of Solidarity", which was prominently featured during AJC’s 2021 Virtual Global Forum
• Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs: Planned and executed relaunch event of Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus and updated Latino leadership database
• Department of Policy and Diplomatic Affairs: Edited and updated country briefing papers

Washington, D.C.

I served as the key point of contact to all U.S.-based Project Interchange participants, ranging from university presidents, community leaders, journalists, and even a future prominent U.S. presidential candidate. I was also a key driver in information exchange internally at AJC and with external partner organizations in support of delegation recruitment.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

In this role, I provided support to Project Interchange senior management, as well as to the programs and operations teams, to ensure an efficiently-run department. My duties were wide-ranging and included among other things, handling accounts payable and receivable, drafting newsletters for internal and external communication, and assisting senior.

Santiago, Chile

Led by the United States government in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide, the Fulbright Program offers international educational and cultural exchange programs for passionate and accomplished students, scholars, artists, teachers, and professionals of all backgrounds to study, teach, or pursue important research and professional.

Washington D.C.

My introduction to the American Jewish Committee came in the fall of 2014 when I received a paid fellowship at the organization's National and Legislative Affairs Department. My duties included preparing Congressional backgrounders for AJC regional offices in preparation for advocacy meetings, drafting letters about key AJC advocacy issues, managing the.

Washington D.C.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is the official campaign arm of the Democrats in the House of RepresentativesWorking at Democratic National Headquarters, I assisted the field operations team in preparing Democratic House campaigns nationwide for the November 2014 election. Projects I worked on included compiling information on state voter.

Rockville, Maryland

Interested in volunteering on a political campaign and gaining experience in electoral politics, I jumped aboard Cheryl Kagan's campaign for Maryland State Senate in advance of the June 2014 Maryland Democratic Primary. Cheryl and her team welcomed me with open arms and the skills I gained during my short time on the campaign are still invaluable to me.

Washington D.C.

My first internship in college, I got to learn about the inner-workings of Congress at the office of my hometown New Jersey Congressman, who represented the state's 11th Congressional District. My responsibilities included taking phone calls and sorting mail from constituents, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol building, and briefing staff on energy and.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And International Studies

Received AU Leadership Scholarship Graduation: December 2015 Attained degree in 3.5 years.

International Relations

American University study abroad in Santiago, Chile in Spring, 2015. All coursework completed in Spanish.