Ofir Cohen

Born and raised in Israel, Ofir has been acutely aware of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict over the years and works to bridge the gaps. He enjoyed working as a manager at the consulting firm 'DNAidea' and has a strong background in policymaking, research and analysis. Passionate for creating an impact, Ofir thrives on diverse projects involving strategic consulting and methodology development across various sectors, including support for youth at risk, prisoner rehabilitation among the underserved Bedouin population in Israel, and designing a fair path to Israeli citizenship. Ofir has a triple degree in Law, Economics, and Philosophy, which he obtained prior to arriving at Princeton as part of an exclusive program for outstanding students at Hebrew University. During his graduate studies, Ofir interned in the U.S. Congress, where he supported legislative research and policy analysis on technology, national security, and foreign affairs. In this role, he drafted background memos, contributed to hearings preparation, and engaged with bipartisan staff to assess the policy implications of emerging technologies. This experience provided him with first-hand exposure to the American legislative process and deepened his ability to navigate complex political environments at the intersection of law, policy, and strategy. He aspires to change the nature of political arguments from political polarization to passionate yet respectful discussions in the political sphere and to build bridges between people from different sides of political aisles, to work together to a better future for everybody. In his free time, Ofir enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, reading, and practicing calisthenic exercises.