Middle East Forum
Industry: Think tank
DescriptionThe Middle East Forum is an American conservative think tank founded in 1990 by Daniel Pipes, who serves as its president. MEF became an independent non-profit organization in 1994. It publishes a journal, the Middle East Quarterly. President: Daniel Pipes Founder: Daniel Pipes Founded: 1990 Motto: Promoting American Interests Revenue: 4.126 million USD Expenses: 3.64 million USD
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Middle East Forum Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Marc Fink Marc Fink's Middle East Forum Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Chief Editor and Project Director at Middle East Forum
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Middle East Forum January 2012 - Present
Winning Politics LLC December 2010 - Present
Readiness Project (Romney Presidential Transition Team) May 2012 - November 2012
Romney For President January 2012 - November 2012
Michigan Republican Party October 2009 - December 2010
General Motors Bankruptcy May 2009 - June 2009
Private Business January 2000 - January 2008
Dickinson Wright PLLC January 1998 - December 1999
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan April 1996 - September 1996
Oakland County Probate Court April 1995 - September 1995
Skills
Politics, Leadership, International Relations, Policy, Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Editing, Research, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Political Consulting, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Fundraising
Education
Emory University School of Law 1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Michigan 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, History and Political Science, Graduated with “Highest Honors,” top two percent of class.
Middle East Forum January 2012 - Present
Winning Politics LLC December 2010 - Present
Readiness Project (Romney Presidential Transition Team) May 2012 - November 2012
Romney For President January 2012 - November 2012
Michigan Republican Party October 2009 - December 2010
General Motors Bankruptcy May 2009 - June 2009
Private Business January 2000 - January 2008
Dickinson Wright PLLC January 1998 - December 1999
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan April 1996 - September 1996
Oakland County Probate Court April 1995 - September 1995
Skills
Politics, Leadership, International Relations, Policy, Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Editing, Research, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Political Consulting, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Fundraising
Education
Emory University School of Law 1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Michigan 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, History and Political Science, Graduated with “Highest Honors,” top two percent of class.
Ruth Malhotra Ruth Malhotra's Middle East Forum Experience September 2008 - Present
Job Public Relations Manager at RZIM
Industry Research
Experience
RZIM June 2013 - Present
The Christian Post June 2012 - Present
Middle East Forum September 2008 - Present
Consulting January 2008 - Present
Faith & Freedom Coalition December 2011 - June 2013
SixSeeds January 2011 - December 2012
Romney for President June 2006 - November 2012
First Baptist Church Atlanta September 2008 - November 2011
Republican Party of Georgia June 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Research, Editing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Teaching, Project Management, English, Journalism, Data Analysis, Strategic Communications, Qualitative Research, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Writing, Creative Writing, Report Writing, News Writing, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Digital Media, Religion, World Religions, Comparative Religion, Comparative Politics, Free Speech
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2006 — 2007
Master of Science (MS), International Relations and Affairs
Georgia Institute of Technology 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Relations and Affairs
RZIM June 2013 - Present
The Christian Post June 2012 - Present
Middle East Forum September 2008 - Present
Consulting January 2008 - Present
Faith & Freedom Coalition December 2011 - June 2013
SixSeeds January 2011 - December 2012
Romney for President June 2006 - November 2012
First Baptist Church Atlanta September 2008 - November 2011
Republican Party of Georgia June 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Research, Editing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Teaching, Project Management, English, Journalism, Data Analysis, Strategic Communications, Qualitative Research, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Writing, Creative Writing, Report Writing, News Writing, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Digital Media, Religion, World Religions, Comparative Religion, Comparative Politics, Free Speech
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2006 — 2007
Master of Science (MS), International Relations and Affairs
Georgia Institute of Technology 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Relations and Affairs
Rudy Stoler Rudy Stoler's Middle East Forum Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Researcher (of Zionist Public Diplomacy), Hebrew Teacher & Copy Editor
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Rudy Stoler for Baltimore County Council March 2014 - Present
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation September 2012 - Present
Letter Perfect Copyediting August 2011 - Present
Shoshana S. Cardin Jewish Community High School September 2012 - March 2013
Hudson Institute May 2010 - November 2011
Middle East Forum 2007 - 2008
Skills
Research, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office, Public Diplomacy, Direct Mail, Publication Development, Non-profits, Hebrew, Community Outreach, Social Media, Political Science, International Relations, Politics, History, Teaching, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Blogging, Fundraising, Editing, Warehouse Management, Nonprofits
Education
Baltimore Hebrew Institute, Towson University 2013 — 2016
Master of Arts in Jewish Studies and Jewish Education
Goucher College 2007 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, International Relations; Middle Eastern Culture & Politics
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School 2004 — 2007
Rudy Stoler for Baltimore County Council March 2014 - Present
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation September 2012 - Present
Letter Perfect Copyediting August 2011 - Present
Shoshana S. Cardin Jewish Community High School September 2012 - March 2013
Hudson Institute May 2010 - November 2011
Middle East Forum 2007 - 2008
Skills
Research, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office, Public Diplomacy, Direct Mail, Publication Development, Non-profits, Hebrew, Community Outreach, Social Media, Political Science, International Relations, Politics, History, Teaching, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Blogging, Fundraising, Editing, Warehouse Management, Nonprofits
Education
Baltimore Hebrew Institute, Towson University 2013 — 2016
Master of Arts in Jewish Studies and Jewish Education
Goucher College 2007 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, International Relations; Middle Eastern Culture & Politics
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School 2004 — 2007
Gil Marder Gil Marder's Middle East Forum Experience January 2002 - November 2004
Job Accomplished Training & Development Professional, Program Manager and Leader
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Project Management Institute Educational Foundation August 2013 - October 2014
Project Management Institute September 2011 - October 2013
Project Management Institute April 2006 - August 2011
Boylan & Associates 2004 - 2005
Middle East Forum January 2002 - November 2004
Skills
Project Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Management, Project Portfolio..., Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Proposal Writing, Change Management, Training, Strategy, Strategic Planning, CRM, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Budgets, Non-profits, Vendor Management, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Analysis, Business Strategy, Governance, Business Development, Management Consulting, Project Delivery, Operations Management, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Consulting, Resource Management, Marketing, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Integration, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Human Resources, Market Research, Customer Service, Nonprofits
Education
Temple University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature with specialization in writing, Magna cum laude
Project Management Institute Educational Foundation August 2013 - October 2014
Project Management Institute September 2011 - October 2013
Project Management Institute April 2006 - August 2011
Boylan & Associates 2004 - 2005
Middle East Forum January 2002 - November 2004
Skills
Project Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Management, Project Portfolio..., Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Proposal Writing, Change Management, Training, Strategy, Strategic Planning, CRM, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Budgets, Non-profits, Vendor Management, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Analysis, Business Strategy, Governance, Business Development, Management Consulting, Project Delivery, Operations Management, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Consulting, Resource Management, Marketing, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Integration, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Human Resources, Market Research, Customer Service, Nonprofits
Education
Temple University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature with specialization in writing, Magna cum laude
Debra Weinstein Debra Weinstein's Middle East Forum Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Program Associate at Taube Foundation
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Peninsula Jewish Community Center January 2012 - Present
Taube Foundation January 2008 - December 2011
Taube Foundation January 2008 - 2011
Middle East Forum 2005 - 2007
Realty Executives 1990 - 2005
Skills
Fundraising, Real Estate, Negotiation, Non-profits, Event Planning, Education, Middle East Analysis, Transformational..., Positive Psychology, Program Development, Grants Writing and..., Creative Development
Education
Florida Atlantic University
MA, Political Science, International Relations, Middle East
University of Connecticut
BS, BAE, MA, Education and Political Science
Peninsula Jewish Community Center January 2012 - Present
Taube Foundation January 2008 - December 2011
Taube Foundation January 2008 - 2011
Middle East Forum 2005 - 2007
Realty Executives 1990 - 2005
Skills
Fundraising, Real Estate, Negotiation, Non-profits, Event Planning, Education, Middle East Analysis, Transformational..., Positive Psychology, Program Development, Grants Writing and..., Creative Development
Education
Florida Atlantic University
MA, Political Science, International Relations, Middle East
University of Connecticut
BS, BAE, MA, Education and Political Science
Alex Joffe Alex Joffe's Middle East Forum Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Writer and analyst
Industry International Affairs
Experience
self-employed 2010 - Present
The David Project 2006 - 2010
Middle East Forum 2004 - 2006
Global Policy Exchange 2003 - 2006
Earthtech/TAMS 2001 - 2004
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 1993 - 2000
Skills
Higher Education, Archaeology, Nationalism, Environmental Security, Arms Control, Foreign Policy, Politics, International Relations, Hebrew, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Democracy, Public Diplomacy, Non-profits, Publications, Nonprofits, Research, Strategic Communications, International..., Foreign Affairs, History, National Security, Military History, International Security, Government, Fundraising, Strategy, Editing, Political Risk Analysis, Community Outreach, International Political..., Speech Writing, Peacebuilding, Diplomacy, Public Speaking, European politics, Policy, Publishing, Conflict, Conflict Analysis, Grant Writing, International..., Journalism, Human Rights, Political Campaigns, Proposal Writing, Teaching
Education
University of Arizona 1984 — 1991
Ph.D., M.A., Near Eastern Studies
Cornell University 1977 — 1981
B.A., History
self-employed 2010 - Present
The David Project 2006 - 2010
Middle East Forum 2004 - 2006
Global Policy Exchange 2003 - 2006
Earthtech/TAMS 2001 - 2004
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 1993 - 2000
Skills
Higher Education, Archaeology, Nationalism, Environmental Security, Arms Control, Foreign Policy, Politics, International Relations, Hebrew, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Democracy, Public Diplomacy, Non-profits, Publications, Nonprofits, Research, Strategic Communications, International..., Foreign Affairs, History, National Security, Military History, International Security, Government, Fundraising, Strategy, Editing, Political Risk Analysis, Community Outreach, International Political..., Speech Writing, Peacebuilding, Diplomacy, Public Speaking, European politics, Policy, Publishing, Conflict, Conflict Analysis, Grant Writing, International..., Journalism, Human Rights, Political Campaigns, Proposal Writing, Teaching
Education
University of Arizona 1984 — 1991
Ph.D., M.A., Near Eastern Studies
Cornell University 1977 — 1981
B.A., History
Ashli Hollars Ashli Hollars's Middle East Forum Experience January 2005 - April 2005
Job Client Service Consultant at Sequoia Consulting Group
Industry Insurance
Experience
Sequoia Consulting Group July 2014 - Present
The Dailey Method June 2011 - Present
Sequoia Consulting Group March 2012 - July 2014
Republic Indemnity Company of America October 2008 - March 2012
Great American Insurance Company August 2006 - October 2008
Congressman Brad Sherman and Councilman Jeffrey Prang January 2006 - June 2006
Middle East Forum January 2005 - April 2005
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, History
Sequoia Consulting Group July 2014 - Present
The Dailey Method June 2011 - Present
Sequoia Consulting Group March 2012 - July 2014
Republic Indemnity Company of America October 2008 - March 2012
Great American Insurance Company August 2006 - October 2008
Congressman Brad Sherman and Councilman Jeffrey Prang January 2006 - June 2006
Middle East Forum January 2005 - April 2005
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, History
Daniel Pipes Daniel Pipes's Middle East Forum Experience January 1994 - Present
Job President, Middle East Forum
Industry Think Tanks
Experience
Middle East Forum January 1994 - Present
Hoover Institution April 2008 - August 2012
Foreign Policy Research Institute August 1986 - January 1994
U.S. Naval War College August 1984 - August 1986
Harvard University September 1983 - June 1984
US State Department 1982 - 1983
University of Chicago September 1978 - August 1982
Skills
Politics, Research, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, History, Foreign Policy
Education
Harvard University 1973 — 1978
Ph.D., History
The American University in Cairo 1971 — 1973
Harvard University 1967 — 1971
A.B., History of Science
Commonwealth School 1962 — 1967
High School
Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande 1961 — 1962
Browne & Nichols 1958 — 1961
Winn Brook School 1957 — 1958
Middle East Forum January 1994 - Present
Hoover Institution April 2008 - August 2012
Foreign Policy Research Institute August 1986 - January 1994
U.S. Naval War College August 1984 - August 1986
Harvard University September 1983 - June 1984
US State Department 1982 - 1983
University of Chicago September 1978 - August 1982
Skills
Politics, Research, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, History, Foreign Policy
Education
Harvard University 1973 — 1978
Ph.D., History
The American University in Cairo 1971 — 1973
Harvard University 1967 — 1971
A.B., History of Science
Commonwealth School 1962 — 1967
High School
Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande 1961 — 1962
Browne & Nichols 1958 — 1961
Winn Brook School 1957 — 1958
Cinnamon Stillwell Cinnamon Stillwell's Middle East Forum Experience 2007 - Present
Job Campus Watch West Coast Representative for the Middle East Forum
Industry Think Tanks
Experience
Middle East Forum 2007 - Present
Various Websites 2002 - 2012
SFGate.com 2004 - 2008
ChronWatch.com 2002 - 2004
Skills
Research, Political Science, Online Journalism, Journalism, Writing, Editing, Blogging, Proofreading, Non-profits, Social Skills, Recruiting, Analysis, Higher Education, Online Editing, Facebook, New Media, Content Development, Editorial, International Relations, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Freelance Writing, Books, Publications, Copy Editing, Politics, News Writing, Grant Writing, Storytelling, Creative Writing, History, Media Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Newspapers, Ghostwriting, Magazines, Publishing, Content Writing, Newsletters, AP Style, Book Reviews, Social Networking, Feature Articles, Web Content, Copywriting, Middle East, Strategic Communications, Content Management
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
Middle East Forum 2007 - Present
Various Websites 2002 - 2012
SFGate.com 2004 - 2008
ChronWatch.com 2002 - 2004
Skills
Research, Political Science, Online Journalism, Journalism, Writing, Editing, Blogging, Proofreading, Non-profits, Social Skills, Recruiting, Analysis, Higher Education, Online Editing, Facebook, New Media, Content Development, Editorial, International Relations, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Freelance Writing, Books, Publications, Copy Editing, Politics, News Writing, Grant Writing, Storytelling, Creative Writing, History, Media Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Newspapers, Ghostwriting, Magazines, Publishing, Content Writing, Newsletters, AP Style, Book Reviews, Social Networking, Feature Articles, Web Content, Copywriting, Middle East, Strategic Communications, Content Management
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
Andrew Harrod Andrew Harrod's Middle East Forum Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Fellow at The Lawfare Project
Industry Think Tanks
Experience
The Lawfare Project August 2013 - Present
Investigative Project on Terrorism July 2013 - Present
Middle East Forum January 2013 - Present
Institute on Religion and Democracy January 2013 - Present
U.S. Department of State January 1997 - March 1997
U.S. Department of State June 1996 - August 1996
German Bundestag June 1994 - July 1995
Center for Defense Information January 1993 - May 1993
Dupuy Institute July 1992 - December 1992
Skills
French, Research, International Relations, Writing, German, Policy, Political Science, Politics, Public Policy, Government, Nonprofits, Foreign Policy, Editing, Foreign Affairs, Policy Analysis, National Security, Proposal Writing, Human Rights, Legislative Relations, Legal Writing, Legislation, Defense, Political Risk Analysis, International Security, Diplomacy, International..., Political Campaigns, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Economic Development, International Law, Intercultural..., NGOs, Storytelling, Media Relations, Public Diplomacy, Political Communication, Legislative Affairs, Political Consulting, Grants, Legal Research, Legislative Research, Grant Writing
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (JD), International Law and Legal Studies, National Security Law
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 2000 — 2007
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), International Relations and Affairs
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 1995 — 1999
M.A.L.D, International Relations and Affairs
Amherst College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, History
Edina High School 1985 — 1988
High School Diploma
The Lawfare Project August 2013 - Present
Investigative Project on Terrorism July 2013 - Present
Middle East Forum January 2013 - Present
Institute on Religion and Democracy January 2013 - Present
U.S. Department of State January 1997 - March 1997
U.S. Department of State June 1996 - August 1996
German Bundestag June 1994 - July 1995
Center for Defense Information January 1993 - May 1993
Dupuy Institute July 1992 - December 1992
Skills
French, Research, International Relations, Writing, German, Policy, Political Science, Politics, Public Policy, Government, Nonprofits, Foreign Policy, Editing, Foreign Affairs, Policy Analysis, National Security, Proposal Writing, Human Rights, Legislative Relations, Legal Writing, Legislation, Defense, Political Risk Analysis, International Security, Diplomacy, International..., Political Campaigns, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Economic Development, International Law, Intercultural..., NGOs, Storytelling, Media Relations, Public Diplomacy, Political Communication, Legislative Affairs, Political Consulting, Grants, Legal Research, Legislative Research, Grant Writing
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (JD), International Law and Legal Studies, National Security Law
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 2000 — 2007
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), International Relations and Affairs
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 1995 — 1999
M.A.L.D, International Relations and Affairs
Amherst College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, History
Edina High School 1985 — 1988
High School Diploma
Debra Weinstein Debra Weinstein's Middle East Forum Experience October 2006 - December 2008
Job Executive Director of Development North AmericaFriends of Israel Initiative
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Friends of Israel Initiative July 2012 - Present
Heritage Study Programs January 2010 - April 2014
Koret-Taube Foundations January 2012 - January 2014
CITO November 2011 - June 2013
MZ Foundation July 2012 - November 2012
Koret-Taube Foundation August 2011 - December 2011
Taube Foundation January 2008 - August 2011
Middle East Forum October 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Research, Fundraising, Program Development, Non-profit Program..., Team Leadership, Analytical Reasoning, Teaching, Grants, Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness Based..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, HTML, Event Planning, International Relations, Community Outreach, NGOs, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Policy, Leadership, Nonprofits, Public Relations
Education
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science, National Security, Foreign Policy, and Middle East
The University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences
Friends of Israel Initiative July 2012 - Present
Heritage Study Programs January 2010 - April 2014
Koret-Taube Foundations January 2012 - January 2014
CITO November 2011 - June 2013
MZ Foundation July 2012 - November 2012
Koret-Taube Foundation August 2011 - December 2011
Taube Foundation January 2008 - August 2011
Middle East Forum October 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Research, Fundraising, Program Development, Non-profit Program..., Team Leadership, Analytical Reasoning, Teaching, Grants, Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness Based..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, HTML, Event Planning, International Relations, Community Outreach, NGOs, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Policy, Leadership, Nonprofits, Public Relations
Education
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science, National Security, Foreign Policy, and Middle East
The University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences
Raymond Stock Raymond Stock's Middle East Forum Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Instructor of Arabic at Louisiana State University
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Louisiana State University August 2015 - Present
Middle East Forum August 2012 - Present
Wikistrat May 2012 - Present
Farrar, Straus & Giroux, LLC (New York) February 1992 - Present
Drew University August 2010 - May 2011
National Endowment for the Arts March 2010 - April 2010
VideoCairoSat August 2009 - August 2009
Center for Iraq Studies, University of Haifa April 2009 - August 2009
BBC Television 2005 - 2005
The New York Times Television/Discovery Channel January 2003 - January 2003
Skills
Research, International Relations, Editing, Politics, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Translation, French, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, English, Publications, Proposal Writing, Publishing, Teaching, Arabic, Books, Policy Analysis, Newspaper, Storytelling, Social Media, Creative Writing, Intercultural..., Media Relations, Management, Spanish, Magazines, Proofreading, Editorial, History, Policy, Report Writing, Political Science, Nonprofits, Newspapers, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Literature, Qualitative Research, Social Networking, Higher Education, Program Management, Economics, Grants, Interviews, Blogging, Web Content, Newsletters, Press Releases, Feature Articles
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1992 — 2008
Ph.D., Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
University of Michigan 1981 — 1983
M.A., Middle East Studies
Grand Valley State University 1976 — 1980
B.A., Mass Media/Foreign Affairs (Double-Major); Minor in French Language and Literature
Louisiana State University August 2015 - Present
Middle East Forum August 2012 - Present
Wikistrat May 2012 - Present
Farrar, Straus & Giroux, LLC (New York) February 1992 - Present
Drew University August 2010 - May 2011
National Endowment for the Arts March 2010 - April 2010
VideoCairoSat August 2009 - August 2009
Center for Iraq Studies, University of Haifa April 2009 - August 2009
BBC Television 2005 - 2005
The New York Times Television/Discovery Channel January 2003 - January 2003
Skills
Research, International Relations, Editing, Politics, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Translation, French, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, English, Publications, Proposal Writing, Publishing, Teaching, Arabic, Books, Policy Analysis, Newspaper, Storytelling, Social Media, Creative Writing, Intercultural..., Media Relations, Management, Spanish, Magazines, Proofreading, Editorial, History, Policy, Report Writing, Political Science, Nonprofits, Newspapers, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Literature, Qualitative Research, Social Networking, Higher Education, Program Management, Economics, Grants, Interviews, Blogging, Web Content, Newsletters, Press Releases, Feature Articles
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1992 — 2008
Ph.D., Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
University of Michigan 1981 — 1983
M.A., Middle East Studies
Grand Valley State University 1976 — 1980
B.A., Mass Media/Foreign Affairs (Double-Major); Minor in French Language and Literature
AJ Wilton's Middle East Forum Experience 2009 - 2010
Job Telling the Groupon story through our blog, social media, and fireside chats
Industry Internet
Experience
Groupon March 1950 - Present
Groupon June 2013 - February 2015
Groupon April 2012 - May 2013
Groupon August 2011 - April 2012
Groupon October 2010 - August 2011
Groupon September 2010 - August 2011
MBA Building Supplies August 2009 - August 2010
Middle East Forum 2009 - 2010
Libertyville School District #70 February 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Recruiting, Editing, Editorial, Krav Maga, Copy Editing, French, Translation, Arabic, Zendesk, Teaching Adults, Teaching English as a..., Social Media, Bagels
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Russian History
Libertyville High School 1999 — 2003
Groupon March 1950 - Present
Groupon June 2013 - February 2015
Groupon April 2012 - May 2013
Groupon August 2011 - April 2012
Groupon October 2010 - August 2011
Groupon September 2010 - August 2011
MBA Building Supplies August 2009 - August 2010
Middle East Forum 2009 - 2010
Libertyville School District #70 February 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Recruiting, Editing, Editorial, Krav Maga, Copy Editing, French, Translation, Arabic, Zendesk, Teaching Adults, Teaching English as a..., Social Media, Bagels
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Russian History
Libertyville High School 1999 — 2003
Aaron Aft's Middle East Forum Experience 2005 - 2006
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Ice Miller March 2012 - Present
Mallor Grodner LLP August 2011 - March 2012
Mallor Grodner LLP January 2011 - May 2011
Indiana University Maurer School of Law August 2008 - May 2011
Indiana University Maurer School of Law 2008 - 2011
U.S. Air Force, AFMC ASC/JAC May 2010 - July 2010
Office of Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (ID-CT) June 2009 - July 2009
MJA, PC July 2006 - July 2008
Washington PAC 2006 - 2008
Middle East Forum 2005 - 2006
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D.
Indiana University Bloomington 2000 — 2004
B.A.
Ice Miller March 2012 - Present
Mallor Grodner LLP August 2011 - March 2012
Mallor Grodner LLP January 2011 - May 2011
Indiana University Maurer School of Law August 2008 - May 2011
Indiana University Maurer School of Law 2008 - 2011
U.S. Air Force, AFMC ASC/JAC May 2010 - July 2010
Office of Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (ID-CT) June 2009 - July 2009
MJA, PC July 2006 - July 2008
Washington PAC 2006 - 2008
Middle East Forum 2005 - 2006
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D.
Indiana University Bloomington 2000 — 2004
B.A.
Alex Berman Alex Berman's Middle East Forum Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Associate at Tishman Realty Partners
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Tishman Realty Corporation August 2014 - Present
Goldman Sachs June 2012 - July 2014
Middle East Forum 2012 - 2012
Office of the Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives 2011 - 2011
Goldman Sachs June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Valuation, Investment Banking, Bloomberg, Corporate Finance, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Capital Markets, Real Estate Economics, Equities, Equity Capital Markets, Financial Modeling
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Tel Aviv University 2010 — 2010
Tishman Realty Corporation August 2014 - Present
Goldman Sachs June 2012 - July 2014
Middle East Forum 2012 - 2012
Office of the Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives 2011 - 2011
Goldman Sachs June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Valuation, Investment Banking, Bloomberg, Corporate Finance, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Capital Markets, Real Estate Economics, Equities, Equity Capital Markets, Financial Modeling
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Tel Aviv University 2010 — 2010
Asaf Romirowsky's Middle East Forum Experience August 2005 - Present
Job Executive Director at Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME)
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) December 2013 - Present
Drexel University June 2012 - Present
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) December 2011 - Present
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) October 2011 - Present
Foundation for Defense for Democracies (FDD) March 2011 - Present
Penn State University August 2009 - Present
Independent Consultant May 2009 - Present
Middle East Forum August 2005 - Present
Gratz College 2004 - Present
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia August 2004 - July 2009
Skills
Foreign Policy, International Relations, Politics, Political Science, Grant Writing, Political Risk Analysis, Foreign Affairs, Policy Analysis, International Security, Public Speaking, Analysis, Public Policy, Higher Education, Arab-Israeli Conflict, Research, Middle Eastern Studies, National Security, Editing, Israeli-Palestinian..., Counterterrorism, University Teaching, Lecturing, Hebrew, Human Rights, Curriculum Design, Defense, Middle Eastern history, American Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, History, Qualitative Research, Middle East, Nonprofits, Arabic, Fundraising, International Political..., Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Policy, Teaching, Comparative Politics, Public Diplomacy, Writing, Intercultural..., Israel, International..., Conflict Analysis, Academia, Terrorism
Education
King's College London, U. of London
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Middle Eastern Studies
Villanova University
Master of Arts (MA), Middle East Studies/International Relations
The Hebrew University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) December 2013 - Present
Drexel University June 2012 - Present
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) December 2011 - Present
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) October 2011 - Present
Foundation for Defense for Democracies (FDD) March 2011 - Present
Penn State University August 2009 - Present
Independent Consultant May 2009 - Present
Middle East Forum August 2005 - Present
Gratz College 2004 - Present
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia August 2004 - July 2009
Skills
Foreign Policy, International Relations, Politics, Political Science, Grant Writing, Political Risk Analysis, Foreign Affairs, Policy Analysis, International Security, Public Speaking, Analysis, Public Policy, Higher Education, Arab-Israeli Conflict, Research, Middle Eastern Studies, National Security, Editing, Israeli-Palestinian..., Counterterrorism, University Teaching, Lecturing, Hebrew, Human Rights, Curriculum Design, Defense, Middle Eastern history, American Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, History, Qualitative Research, Middle East, Nonprofits, Arabic, Fundraising, International Political..., Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Policy, Teaching, Comparative Politics, Public Diplomacy, Writing, Intercultural..., Israel, International..., Conflict Analysis, Academia, Terrorism
Education
King's College London, U. of London
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Middle Eastern Studies
Villanova University
Master of Arts (MA), Middle East Studies/International Relations
The Hebrew University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Jonathan Calt Harris's Middle East Forum Experience October 2002 - May 2004
Job Assistant Director of Policy and Government Affairs at AIPAC
Industry Government Relations
Experience
AIPAC June 2008 - Present
StandWithUs-Michigan April 2007 - May 2008
Zionist Organization of America January 2005 - April 2007
Middle East Forum October 2002 - May 2004
Time Magazine November 1998 - September 2001
Skills
Military History, Politics, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, Government, History, International Relations, Policy, Political Science, Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizing, Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, National Security, Crisis Communications, Federal Government, Coalitions, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Public Affairs, Speech Writing, Grassroots
Education
The Hebrew University 1998 — 2000
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
B.A. Liberal Arts
Sullivan High School 1984 — 1988
AIPAC June 2008 - Present
StandWithUs-Michigan April 2007 - May 2008
Zionist Organization of America January 2005 - April 2007
Middle East Forum October 2002 - May 2004
Time Magazine November 1998 - September 2001
Skills
Military History, Politics, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, Government, History, International Relations, Policy, Political Science, Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizing, Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, National Security, Crisis Communications, Federal Government, Coalitions, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Public Affairs, Speech Writing, Grassroots
Education
The Hebrew University 1998 — 2000
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
B.A. Liberal Arts
Sullivan High School 1984 — 1988
Jonathan Schanzer's Middle East Forum Experience October 2000 - September 2002
Job Vice President at Foundation For Defense of Democracies
Industry Think Tanks
Experience
Foundation For Defense of Democracies February 2010 - Present
Jewish Policy Center February 2007 - February 2010
US Treasury September 2004 - February 2007
Washington Institute for Near East Policy 2002 - 2004
Middle East Forum October 2000 - September 2002
Education
King's College London 2004 — 2010
PhD, Middle Eastern Studies
The Hebrew University 1998 — 2000
MA, Middle Eastern Studies
Emory University 1990 — 1994
BA, International Relations
lower merion high school 1986 — 1990
Foundation For Defense of Democracies February 2010 - Present
Jewish Policy Center February 2007 - February 2010
US Treasury September 2004 - February 2007
Washington Institute for Near East Policy 2002 - 2004
Middle East Forum October 2000 - September 2002
Education
King's College London 2004 — 2010
PhD, Middle Eastern Studies
The Hebrew University 1998 — 2000
MA, Middle Eastern Studies
Emory University 1990 — 1994
BA, International Relations
lower merion high school 1986 — 1990
Winfield Myers's Middle East Forum Experience May 2011 - Present
Job Director of Academic Affairs and Director, Campus Watch, at the Middle East Forum
Industry Think Tanks
Experience
Middle East Forum May 2011 - Present
Middle East Forum May 2006 - May 2011
American Enterprise Institute 2005 - 2006
Democracy Project, Inc. 2002 - 2005
Intercollegiate Studies Institute 1997 - 2002
Skills
Non-profits, Higher Education, Editing, Grants, Writing, Blogging, Politics, Public Policy, Publications, Publishing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Social Media, Research, Grant Writing, Political Campaigns, Media Relations, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Political Science, Social Networking, Policy, Speech Writing, History, Nonprofits, Press Releases, International Security, American Politics, Facebook, Newsletters, Grassroots Organizing, Copywriting, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Proofreading, International..., Report Writing, Teaching, Political Philosophy, Political Communication, Coalitions, Creative Writing
Education
University of Michigan 1987 — 1992
Passed Doctoral Exams, History
University of Georgia 1980 — 1984
B.A., M.A., History
Young Harris College 1978 — 1980
A.A., Liberal Arts
Middle East Forum May 2011 - Present
Middle East Forum May 2006 - May 2011
American Enterprise Institute 2005 - 2006
Democracy Project, Inc. 2002 - 2005
Intercollegiate Studies Institute 1997 - 2002
Skills
Non-profits, Higher Education, Editing, Grants, Writing, Blogging, Politics, Public Policy, Publications, Publishing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Social Media, Research, Grant Writing, Political Campaigns, Media Relations, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Political Science, Social Networking, Policy, Speech Writing, History, Nonprofits, Press Releases, International Security, American Politics, Facebook, Newsletters, Grassroots Organizing, Copywriting, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Proofreading, International..., Report Writing, Teaching, Political Philosophy, Political Communication, Coalitions, Creative Writing
Education
University of Michigan 1987 — 1992
Passed Doctoral Exams, History
University of Georgia 1980 — 1984
B.A., M.A., History
Young Harris College 1978 — 1980
A.A., Liberal Arts
Amy Shargel's Middle East Forum Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Director, Special Projects at Middle East Forum
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Middle East Forum September 2015 - Present
Middle East Forum September 2012 - Present
Middle East Forum September 2004 - September 2012
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, International Relations
Education
University of Pennsylvania
B.A. and M.A., International Relations
Middle East Forum September 2015 - Present
Middle East Forum September 2012 - Present
Middle East Forum September 2004 - September 2012
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, International Relations
Education
University of Pennsylvania
B.A. and M.A., International Relations
Johanna Markind's Middle East Forum Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Associate Counselor, Middle East Forum
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Middle East Forum March 2015 - Present
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney May 2014 - March 2015
U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Parole Commission November 2009 - May 2014
Law Office of Johanna E. Markind January 2009 - October 2009
Philadelphia Law Firms October 1998 - December 2008
Skills
Research & Writing:..., Public Relations:..., Project Management:..., Budgeting: University...
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
J.D.
Bryn Mawr College
B.A. Cum Laude
Middle East Forum March 2015 - Present
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney May 2014 - March 2015
U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Parole Commission November 2009 - May 2014
Law Office of Johanna E. Markind January 2009 - October 2009
Philadelphia Law Firms October 1998 - December 2008
Skills
Research & Writing:..., Public Relations:..., Project Management:..., Budgeting: University...
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
J.D.
Bryn Mawr College
B.A. Cum Laude
William Aquilino's Middle East Forum Experience May 2010 - June 2012
Job Inventory Analyst at Burlington Stores, Inc.
Industry Retail
Experience
Burlington Stores, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Burlington Stores, Inc. September 2013 - September 2014
University of Delaware February 2013 - May 2013
University of Chicago Computation Institute June 2012 - September 2012
Middle East Forum May 2010 - June 2012
The Catholic University of America Department of Education September 2006 - May 2010
United Kingdom Parliament May 2009 - July 2009
United States House of Representatives January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Mac OS X, ORA, Research, Proofreading, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Policy, International Relations, Public Speaking, Government, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Politics, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Grants, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Analysis, Political Science, Windows, OS X, History, Economics, Teaching, Qualitative Research, Foreign Policy, Program Evaluation, Human Rights
Education
University of Delaware 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science and International Relations
The Catholic University of America 2006 — 2010
B.A., Politics - International Relations
University of Oxford 2009 — 2009
Interwar British Politics, Modern Political Philosophy
Holy Ghost Preparatory School 2002 — 2006
Diploma
Burlington Stores, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Burlington Stores, Inc. September 2013 - September 2014
University of Delaware February 2013 - May 2013
University of Chicago Computation Institute June 2012 - September 2012
Middle East Forum May 2010 - June 2012
The Catholic University of America Department of Education September 2006 - May 2010
United Kingdom Parliament May 2009 - July 2009
United States House of Representatives January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Mac OS X, ORA, Research, Proofreading, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Policy, International Relations, Public Speaking, Government, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Politics, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Grants, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Analysis, Political Science, Windows, OS X, History, Economics, Teaching, Qualitative Research, Foreign Policy, Program Evaluation, Human Rights
Education
University of Delaware 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science and International Relations
The Catholic University of America 2006 — 2010
B.A., Politics - International Relations
University of Oxford 2009 — 2009
Interwar British Politics, Modern Political Philosophy
Holy Ghost Preparatory School 2002 — 2006
Diploma
Victoria Golshani Shirazi's Middle East Forum Experience 2008 - Present
Job Consultant
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
TK Consulting 2013 - Present
Middle East Forum 2008 - Present
EffectiveBrands 2008 - 2009
Detica 2007 - 2008
McKinsey & Company 2005 - 2007
Skills
Strategy, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Management, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Social Media
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2004 — 2005
MSc, International Relations
Emory University 2000 — 2004
BA, International Studies and Economics
Wheatley School
TK Consulting 2013 - Present
Middle East Forum 2008 - Present
EffectiveBrands 2008 - 2009
Detica 2007 - 2008
McKinsey & Company 2005 - 2007
Skills
Strategy, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Management, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Social Media
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2004 — 2005
MSc, International Relations
Emory University 2000 — 2004
BA, International Studies and Economics
Wheatley School
Efraim Karsh's Middle East Forum Experience 2011 - August 2012
Job Professor of Political Science at BarIlan University
Industry Research
Experience
Bar-Ilan University October 2013 - Present
King's College London 1989 - Present
Middle East Forum 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Lecturing, Research, Politics, HPLC, Medicinal Chemistry, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Speaking, Political Science, International Security, Report Writing, Foreign Affairs, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, History, Editing, Qualitative Research, Policy, French, SPSS, University Teaching, Teaching, Human Rights, Statistics, Science, Academic Writing, Higher Education, Journalism, Intercultural..., Research Design, Diplomacy, International..., Grant Writing, Nonprofits, European Union, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Analysis, Economics, NGOs, Fundraising, Translation
Education
Tel Aviv University 1981 — 1984
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Relations and Affairs
Tel Aviv University 1976 — 1979
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs
The Hebrew University 1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bar-Ilan University October 2013 - Present
King's College London 1989 - Present
Middle East Forum 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Lecturing, Research, Politics, HPLC, Medicinal Chemistry, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Speaking, Political Science, International Security, Report Writing, Foreign Affairs, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, History, Editing, Qualitative Research, Policy, French, SPSS, University Teaching, Teaching, Human Rights, Statistics, Science, Academic Writing, Higher Education, Journalism, Intercultural..., Research Design, Diplomacy, International..., Grant Writing, Nonprofits, European Union, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Analysis, Economics, NGOs, Fundraising, Translation
Education
Tel Aviv University 1981 — 1984
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Relations and Affairs
Tel Aviv University 1976 — 1979
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs
The Hebrew University 1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Hillel Zaremba's Middle East Forum Experience April 2010 - October 2013
Job Director of Community Relations & New Media at Israeli Consulate, MidAtlantic Region
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Israeli Consulate, MidAtlantic Region October 2013 - Present
Middle East Forum April 2010 - October 2013
Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA) April 2004 - May 2010
Galaxy Scientific Corporation August 2001 - April 2004
Education
Penn State University
Instructional Design
University of Pennsylvania
BA, Near Eastern Studies
Yale University
MA, Religious Studies
Israeli Consulate, MidAtlantic Region October 2013 - Present
Middle East Forum April 2010 - October 2013
Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA) April 2004 - May 2010
Galaxy Scientific Corporation August 2001 - April 2004
Education
Penn State University
Instructional Design
University of Pennsylvania
BA, Near Eastern Studies
Yale University
MA, Religious Studies
Mary Ellen Cosaboon's Middle East Forum Experience June 2009 - Present
Job Development Associate at Middle East Forum
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Middle East Forum June 2009 - Present
The Curtis Institute of Music July 2006 - October 2008
Drexel University April 2004 - July 2006
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 2001 - 2004
Skills
Alumni Relations, Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Event Planning, Nonprofits
Education
Drexel University 2005 — 2009
Master's degree, Arts Administration
Drexel University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Film and Video Production
Middle East Forum June 2009 - Present
The Curtis Institute of Music July 2006 - October 2008
Drexel University April 2004 - July 2006
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 2001 - 2004
Skills
Alumni Relations, Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Event Planning, Nonprofits
Education
Drexel University 2005 — 2009
Master's degree, Arts Administration
Drexel University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Film and Video Production
The Heritage Foundation
The Urban Institute
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Cato Institute
German Marshall Fund of the United States
New America Foundation
Atlantic Council