Benaya Cherlow
Washington
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PR Manager
Energix Renewables
Washington
01.2024 - Current
- Led strategic communication initiatives, collaborating with top business leaders, and industry outlets to ensure cohesive messaging across all channels.
- Built strong relationships with lawmakers at the White House, Congress, and state level to secure support for renewable energy policies.
- Managed corporate sponsorships and a $1.5M PR budget, optimizing marketing and outreach efforts for maximum impact.
- Managed crisis communication effectively, reducing negative publicity via strategic media engagement.
Public Affairs Fellow
U.S House of Representativ
Washington
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed press and media relations, coordinating interviews, and public engagements.
- Created compelling policy speeches, op-eds, and strategic messaging for congressional use.
- Directed advocacy campaigns on Israel-related legislation, achieving bipartisan backing for crucial projects.
- Assisted in securing government funding for civil society organizations, focusing on Israel and combating antisemitism.
National Coordinator
Adam Smith Society
Manhattan
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Founded the Adam Smith Society in Israel to enhance global presence.
- Directed strategic efforts to secure financial support for events and operations.
- Coordinated economic policy forums engaging policymakers, donors, and industry leaders.
- Engaged private-sector stakeholders and donors for strategic partnerships.
National Coordinator
Students For Liberty
Tel Aviv
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Directed worldwide fundraising efforts, achieving a $2.5 million total to enhance SFL programs in Israel and globally.
- Forged and maintained strategic alliances with global think tanks, donors, and corporate sponsors.
- Facilitated gatherings of lawmakers, academics, and advocates to discuss free-market concepts.
- Created influential advocacy campaigns, amplifying SFL’s message via media and public engagements.
Military & Strategic Affairs Officer
srael Defense Forces – Armored Corps & Foreign Relations Unit
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Led over 150 soldiers in combat, managing operational deployments, and strategy.
- Trained foreign military forces, strengthening cross-border defense alliances.
- Provided expertise in military diplomacy, security policy, and international relations.
- ompleted 200+ days of operational reserve service in Lebanon and Gaza following the October 7, 2023, attacks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Maxwell School, National Security
Syracuse University
NY09-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Honors Track in Decision-making Strategy
Reichman University
Israel02-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Jewish And Leadership Studies
Brandeis University
Massachusetts 08-2015
Skills
- Crisis communication
- Media relations
- Strategic messaging
- Policy writing
- Advocacy campaigning
- Public engagement
Accomplishments
- Dean’s list 2020-2022 Faculty of government GPA 3.9
- One of the 75 most promising young people in Israel for 2023 Publication and conference
Languages
Hebrew
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
German
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Papaya Scholarship social and academic excellence 2022
- Sylke-Tempel-Fellowship 2023
- Tikvah foundation Adam Smith Scholarship academic excellence 2020-2023
Timeline
PR Manager
Energix Renewables
01.2024 - Current
Public Affairs Fellow
U.S House of Representativ
01.2023 - 01.2024
National Coordinator
Adam Smith Society
11.2020 - 11.2023
National Coordinator
Students For Liberty
11.2020 - 01.2023
Military & Strategic Affairs Officer
srael Defense Forces – Armored Corps & Foreign Relations Unit
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Papaya Scholarship social and academic excellence 2022
- Sylke-Tempel-Fellowship 2023
- Tikvah foundation Adam Smith Scholarship academic excellence 2020-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Maxwell School, National Security
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts - Honors Track in Decision-making Strategy
Reichman University
Bachelor of Arts - Jewish And Leadership Studies
Brandeis University
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