Daniel Reisner, United States, is an MA student in the Security and Diplomacy Program at Tel Aviv University. He holds a BA in International Relations with a minor in European History from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. During his studies, he worked with the Jewish Federations of North America, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and other advocacy organizations. Alongside this, he has been an active participant in Model United Nations.
Noah Mirkin, New Zealand, is an MA student in Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Tel Aviv University. He holds a BA in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Auckland. Previously, he worked with a Community Housing Provider in Wellington, advocating for tenants’ rights and advancing housing justice. He is excited to build cross-cultural cooperation through economic, social, and creative initiatives.
Chantal Maza, The Netherlands, is an MA student in the Security and Diplomacy Program at Tel Aviv University. She completed her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and has served, since September 2022, as a Legal Enforcement Officer in Public Administration and Urban Regulation at the Municipality of Amsterdam.
Rahul Chotai, Kenya, is an MA student in the Security and Diplomacy Program at Tel Aviv University. With an MA in Strategic Security Studies and BSc in Actuarial Science from the University of Nairobi, Rahul currently serves as Minster Counselor at the Embassy of Kenya in Israel. He has previously held positions in Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Interior and Coordination.
Sara Weissel, United Kingdom, is an MA student in the Social and Policy Aspects of Climate Change Program at Tel Aviv University. Previously, she was a research intern at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, researching the effects that climate change and Israeli government policy have on Bedouin agriculture and medicinal plants. She earned her degree in Philosophy with a focus in Mathematics from the University of St. Andrews, after which she worked as a journalist in London.
Carmela Dilettoso, Switzerland, is an MA student in the Master’s in Disaster Management program at Tel Aviv University, and she is currently conducting thesis research on women’s leadership. She earned her BA in Political Science and International Relations, summa cum laude, from the University of Catania, Italy, and completed an MA in European Studies at Geneva University with distinction. Her published research addresses the right to health for irregular migrants.
Abraham Sarnor, Liberia, is an MA student in the International Environmental Studies program at Tel Aviv University. An agricultural professional and human rights advocate, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology from Bong County Technical College (BCTC) and an Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Studies. Abraham is also the Founder and Executive Director of Sarnor AgroProsperity (SAP), an initiative that empowers farmers and youth with training in sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and entrepreneurship.
Bhavana Velpula, India, is a postdoctoral fellow in the Yossi Shiloh Lab at the Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry. Her research focuses on cancer biology and protein biochemistry. She completed her PhD in the same department. Since 2016, she has been actively involved with the Embassy of India in Israel, where she organizes events, promotes cultural exchange, and supports both diplomatic and student affairs. Bhavana played a crucial role in managing humanitarian flights organized by the Indian government in response to the Israel–Hamas and Israel–Iran conflicts in 2023 and 2025.
Dmitrii Sukhanov, Russia, is a PhD student in Law at the Zvi Meitar Center for Advanced Legal Studies, Tel Aviv University. His research focuses on the manipulation of elections in authoritarian and hybrid regimes, with particular attention to the legal strategies that enable governments to retain power. In 2024, Dmitrii completed his LL.M. in International Law and Human Rights at Tel Aviv University, graduating magna cum laude. He earned his first degree from Kutafin Moscow State Law University in 2011 (with honors) and has over twelve years of experience as an in-house lawyer in leading banks and financial institutions in Moscow.
Ednah Ruth Ninsiima, Uganda, is a lawyer and an International LL.M. Program candidate at Tel Aviv University, specializing in technology and governance. She has over a decade of experience in corporate and commercial law. Her work spans legal risk management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in East Africa. A member of the Uganda Law Society, the East African Law Society, and the Chartered Governance Institute (UK), Ednah’s academic and professional interests explore how legal and governance frameworks can adapt to emerging technologies to promote accountability, innovation, and inclusive growth.
