AIPAC

Last week, we had some special visitors in Washington, DC… I met with students from the AIPAC Student Leadership Summit, Palantir Technologies, The US Oncology Network, America's Gold Star Families, and the Asian-American Hotel Owners Association. I was also honored to receive the “Champion: Protecting America’s Warfighters” Award from the American Biodefense Action Coalition, and capped off the week at Pet Night on Capitol Hill! It was a busy and productive week for sure….!

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend another AIPAC Student Leadership Summit. Throughout the weekend, we learned about the current state of middle eastern politics and US-Israel relations through seminars from numerous policy experts in the field. Much has changed over the past few months so it was crucial to make sure we were fully up to date on the topics. Additionally, this was the first conference I attended as the Co-President of OrangePAC, the Syracuse University AIPAC-club affiliate. At the end of the conference, we took what we had learned to capitol hill. I had the honor to meet again with the offices of Representatives Suozzi (NY-03) and Gillen (NY-04). Although AIPAC has always had a bipartisan approach, this conference it was emphasized. With the recent unacceptable events of political violence, we were reminded just how important it is to have constructive dialogue with people we may disagree with. This country was founded upon free speech and we cannot allow hate to divide us even more. I’d like to thank Elizabeth Krantz, DSL(c) Karli Krasnipol and Daniella Aloni for their amazing work in putting together such an incredible weekend.

This past week, I had the honor of participating in AIPAC's Fall Political Student Leadership Summit of 2025 in Washington, D.C. Over the course of the conference, I engaged in meaningful discussions on Middle Eastern policy, U.S. security priorities and the value of strong international partnerships. One of my many highlights was the opportunity to lobby for bills related to foreign policy on Capitol Hill, where I met with NJ-08 Representative Rob Menendez and NY-02 Representative Andrew Garbarino. I am beyond grateful to AIPAC for this invaluable experience and for continuing to inspire my journey in international affairs!

I’m thrilled to share that I have been invited to join AIPAC’s Israel Office as a Fall Semester Intern while studying abroad at Tel Aviv University. This exciting opportunity allows me to combine my academic experience in Israel with hands-on involvement in U.S.–Israel relations, research, and policy work. I’m looking forward to learning from the incredible AIPAC team and contributing to their important mission during my time here.

As the Fall semester begins, I am honored to share that I will be serving as President of NolePac, the Florida State University cadre of AIPAC To prepare for this important role, I had the opportunity to attend AIPAC’s Student Leadership Summit, where I connected with inspiring student leaders from across the country. We engaged in high-level discussions with policy experts and advocates on the critical topic of the U.S.-Israel relationship, exploring how legislation shapes this vital alliance and how we, as student leaders, can play a role in strengthening it. Additionally, I had the privilege of lobbying on Capitol Hill, meeting with the offices of Congressman Byron Donalds and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. We discussed pressing policy issues, including the evolving situation in the Middle East and current bills before the House of Representatives. This experience further deepened my understanding of advocacy, bipartisan engagement, and the importance of strong U.S.-Israel relations — values I look forward to championing on campus and beyond. I would like to thank Elizabeth Krantz, DSL(c), Karli Krasnipol, & Daniella Aloni for giving me the privilege to attend and for orchestrating this amazing summit!