Appear in print/digital media including television, radio, and podcasts, comment on political affairs and the state of the 2024 election, work hand in hand with the Co-Chair of the RNC on projects, planned and participated in countless voter outreach and engagement efforts
Founder
Lest People Forget
01.2023 - Current
Founder of the first digital Holocaust Museum utilizing Web3 technology
Independent Media Personality
01.2018 - Current
Media appearances, executive production of film projects, advocacy work, brand deals and appearances, speaking engagements, publications, etc
Consultant
Chariots for Hope
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assisting founder in operational duties including communications strategy, producing written materials, website content, and grant proposals, board management, and other internal procedures
Teacher
Spark Business Academy
04.2018 - 01.2022
Teaching financial literacy and entrepreneurship to students in grades K-12
Founder
The Exodus Movement
01.2019 - 01.2022
Company Overview: The Exodus Movement is a 501(c)(4) organization as well as SuperPAC focused on the fight against anti-Semitism
Oversaw all operations and represented the organization in media which included, but was not limited to, segments on television, radio, and online
The Exodus Movement is a 501(c)(4) organization as well as SuperPAC focused on the fight against anti-Semitism
COTE
03.2018 - 02.2019
Company Overview: Michelin starred restaurant
Assisted restaurateur at Michelin starred restaurant, COTE, with everything from location expansion to researching and planning menu additions
Michelin starred restaurant
National Coordinator for Volunteer Operations
Donald J. Trump for President Campaign 2016
06.2016 - 11.2016
Managed the national phone-banking operation, as well as thousands of volunteers across the country in coordination with state directors and political teams
Wilhelmina Models
01.2013 - 01.2016
Multiple Features including Fitness magazine, GQ magazine, Sports Illustrated, and others
Endorsed by Procter & Gamble and featured in their 2014 Winter Olympic advertising campaign
Lazare Kaplan International Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Assisted attorneys working on an ongoing litigation in Federal Court of The Southern District of New York
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Government
Harvard University Extension School
Master of Science - NGO leadership
The University of Pennsylvania
Publications
Finding My Place, 2020, memoir, Posthill Press
About You, 2018, collection of poetry, Archway Publishing, Simon and Schuster
Sweet Sixteen, 2013, collection of poetry, Archway Publishing, Simon and Schuster
Awards
Featured in Best Poets and Poems of 2012, World Poetry Movement
Honored by the Batsheva organization for work done fighting antisemitism
The Algemeiner Journal’s 2023 J100 list of the most influential Jewish people worldwide
Book Publications
· Finding My Place, 2020, memoir, Posthill Press
· About You, 2018, collection of poetry, Archway Publishing, Simon and Schuster
· Sweet Sixteen, 2013, collection of poetry, Archway Publishing, Simon and Schuster
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
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