Gülsen Aşam, Turkey, is an MA student in the Security and Diplomacy Program at Tel Aviv University. She holds a BA in Political Science and International Relations from Marmara University with a strong academic focus on human rights issues related to immigration, children, and ethnic minorities. She is particularly devoted to advancing the rights of women and children in challenging environments. Previously, she was an intern at the Organization of Turkic States, TUBITAK SAGE, and TIKA, and served as a Digital Campaign Specialist at TRT World Citizen, the philanthropic arm of Turkey’s national broadcaster.

Julie Jakobsgaard, Denmark, is pursuing her MA in the Security and Diplomacy Program at Tel Aviv University. Prior to her graduate education, Julie earned her undergraduate degree in Language and International Studies with a concentration in Diaspora and Post-Diaspora Studies from Aalborg University. She has previously worked in the Danish Parliament, focusing on the policymaking process and legislation.