I research the politics of minority groups, with an emphasis on the United States. My research has appeared in the European Political Science Review and Groups, Politics, and Identities, and has been covered by major public outlets, such as The Washington Post and Axios.
Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community in the growingly conservative Israel, I see my scholarly mission of studying minority politics not only through mere academic lenses, but also personal ones. I believe social scientists have the potential to lead real positive changes in their communities.
Within the academia and outside of it, I have long been an advocate for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Currently, I am taking a key role in "TAMRUR"—A Reichman University-affiliated project committed to the advancement of peace in the region. In this project, we aim to provide scholars, journalists, policy makers, diplomats, and other stakeholders with dynamic and up-to-date information on the complex interplay of attitudes, emotions, and behaviors underlying this horrendous conflict.
I hold a BA in political science and American studies, both majors magna cum laude, and an MA in political science, also magna cum laude, from Tel Aviv University. During my BA years, I visited Northwestern University as an exchange student (GPA 3.85), where I received my primary knowledge in the politics of African American, Latinx, and Asian American voters.
