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Archives: Fellows


Amarah Friedman

Amarah Friedman, United States, is an MA student in the Conflict Resolution and Mediation program at Tel Aviv University. She earned her BA, summa cum laude, from Macalester College with a double major in Linguistics and English, a minor in Dance, and a Concentration in Legal Studies. Amarah was an active competitor and leader in mock trial at the national level. She looks forward to earning her JD in the United States and practicing law while continuing to dance.

Lindsay MacKinnon

Lindsay MacKinnon, Canada, is an master’s student in the Disaster Management program at Tel Aviv University. As part of her M.DM, she is currently conducting thesis research regarding corruption in the humanitarian field. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from the University of Guelph, as well as a Bachelor’s of Nursing from Trent University. Lindsay worked as a nurse in Canada throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, which fostered her interest in the intersection of democracy, politics and public health. 

Giacomo Scassellati Sforzolini

Giacomo Scassellati Sforzolini, Italy, is an MA student in the Security and Diplomacy Program at Tel Aviv University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History, Politics, and Economics from University College London (UCL). He has previously worked at Italy’s leading consultancy firm and in one of Armenia’s leading think tanks. Giacomo is passionate about history and geopolitics and aims to pursue a career in either the diplomatic corps or the intelligence sector.

Pritee Subhadarshini

Pritee Subhadarshini, India, is a PhD student at Tel Aviv University specializing in Evolutionary Ecology. Her research focuses on the endangered Royal Iris flower, aiming to contribute to its conservation. She has participated in various community awareness programs and is an active member of the Live for Help NGO in India, where she advocates for environmental awareness and sustainability.

Emily Wickenhagen

Emily Wickenhagen, United States, is an MA student in the Ancient Israel Studies program at Tel Aviv University. She earned a BA in Anthropology and Judaic Studies, with a minor in Indigenous Studies, from Portland State University. She has previously interned for the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education as a recipient of the Sara Glasgow Cogan Memorial Scholarship.

Igor Maier

Igor Maier, Brazil, is an MA student in the Security and Diplomacy program at Tel Aviv University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in public and private administration from the University of Coimbra in Portugal. A member of the University of Coimbra Debate Club, Igor also served as the Partnership Director at the local BRASA hub in the city of Coimbra. 

Avi Teich

Avi Teich, Canada, is an MA student in the Security and Diplomacy program at Tel Aviv University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in Jewish Studies from Queen’s University in Canada. He was a campus fellow with Hasbara Fellowships and Honest Reporting Canada, and has interned with Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and Secure Canada. 

https://cotler.tau.ac.il/irwin-cotler-fellows-2023-2024/

Veronica Pana Igube

Veronica Pana Igube, Nigeria, is a lawyer and an LLM candidate in the Parasol Foundation International LL.M. Program at Tel Aviv University. She holds an LL.B. from the University of Abuja, Nigeria. While at Tel Aviv University, her studies focus on technology and law, and her research interests include digital rights, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property.

Joshua G. Cardenas

Joshua G. Cardenas, United States, is a candidate for the Master of Disaster Management (M.DM.) Program at Tel Aviv University. He holds a BA in International Studies with a concentration in Development and Security from the University of North Texas. Joshua has diverse experience in the global health, safety, and security fields.