Jenna Friedberg
Policy Analyst / Senior Consultant at Strategic Resolution Experts- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Russian Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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Strategic Resolution Experts
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Analyst / Senior Consultant
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Aug 2021 - Present
SRE is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB), and SBA-certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)-certified Small Business that specializes in organizational transformation and impactful human capital services to the federal government. SRE is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB), and SBA-certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)-certified Small Business that specializes in organizational transformation and impactful human capital services to the federal government.
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Consulate General of Israel in New York
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Government Affairs; Political Advisor to the Consul General
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Sep 2020 - Jul 2021
As the Director of Government Affairs at the Israeli Consulate in New York, I handled all of our interactions with elected officials and government agencies in our 5-state territory. This included economic research on business ventures and partnerships between Israeli and American companies. I also led the consulate’s foreign policy research and programming with neighboring consulates.
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Director of Community Affairs; Senior Political Advisor to the Deputy Consul General
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Oct 2019 - Sep 2020
As the Director of Community Affairs, I was responsible for all community engagement programming and relationship development. I was the consulate's point of contact for all community organizations, interfaith and civil in nature.Additionally, I coordinate our interfaith programming in addition to engagement with minority communities within our five-state region (NY, NJ, PA, OH, DE). Our intent is to present the consulate as a resource for bringing Israeli technology and innovation to communities in need.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel
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Israel
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Israel Government Fellow, Department of Congressional Affairs
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2019
Congressional Affairs Department, North American Division Israel Government Fellows (IGF) is an elite Masa Israel program endorsed by the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel and The Menachem Begin Heritage Center. IGF offers outstanding and highly motivated young university graduates an experience at the heart of the Israeli government, combining internships in government ministries and related organizations with educational seminars. Highlights from my time at the MFA: -Created a post-midterm departmental agenda by manipulating data sets which analyzed demographic changes and voting patterns in the 116th U.S. Congress -Produced 3-4 policy reports a week which focused on the relationships between the US and Middle East, detailing security assistance and cooperation agreements in the region and the diplomatic impacts of those agreements -Advised top Israeli government officials on the potential and significance of all Middle East-related legislation in the US Congress, focusing on defense appropriations, sanctions, and security cooperation
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Jewish Federations of North America
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Policy Intern
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2018
The Jewish Federations of North America – Washington is the legislative arm of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), bringing the voice of 151 Jewish community federations and over 300 independent Jewish communities throughout North America to Capitol Hill as a prominent force in health and human service policy decision-making. JFNA’s legislative agenda is focused on bolstering baby boomer retirement policy, protecting Medicaid’s mission and funding, safeguarding non-profits from terrorism, and creating new alternatives for long-term elder care. Highlights from my time at JFNA: -Translated and organized over 90 Russian-language documents for the Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care in order to make Russian-language services more accessible for non-Russian speaking care providers -Identified sections within the U.S. tax code relevant to non-profit institutions, simplifying the policies into a document circulated among the Federation system -Scheduled over 25 programming and lobbying visits for Jewish Disability Advocacy Day, facilitating individual meetings between 140 constituent attendees and their representatives
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Hillel at The George Washington University,
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hillel Student President
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May 2016 - May 2017
The Jewish Student Association is the overarching body for all things Jewish at GW. Recognized by the university as one of the largest student organizations on campus, they represent the 3000+ Jewish undergrads on campus seeking their own niche within Jewish life. As President, I: -Programmed content throughout the entire year meant to engage the university's Jewish students, with the specific responsibility of researching and booking venues, creating floor plans for large-scale events, and communicating with vendors at a rate of 1-2 community events per week (more during holidays) -Led weekly meetings with 8-person executive board composed of Vice President, Programming Chairs, Engagement Chairs, Religious and Spiritual Life Chairs, and Social Media Chairs where we developed programming initiatives and planned out community activities while taking into account community reactions to previous events -Acted as direct link between Jewish students and the university administration, as well as the student representative to the GW Hillel Board of Directors with the primary role of determining the budget in conjunction with the Vice President
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Government Relations Associate
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
Grieboski Global Strategies, LLC is an international strategic consulting firm that delivers a comprehensive and adaptable portfolio of services to nonprofit, corporate, and government clients. GGS envisions a world where corporate, government, and nonprofit clients contribute to the ongoing positive development of society. We solve problems, manage crises, and improve lives across a broad spectrum of clients by employing a unique model of disruptive innovation and implementation. Highlights from my time at GGS: -Wrote five published articles relating to foreign policy and current events for the firm’s website, examples include the evolution of democracy in Central Asia, visa liberalization in Georgia, and the effects of financial de-risking in the Caribbean -Headed the Eastern European and Central Asian research team, focusing policy papers on the current and past historical climate of the region, economic performance, trade relationships, and possibility of a partnership with the firm -Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments with government officials and clients, copy editing website publications, and representing the firm at local conferences
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The Content Farm
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Washington D.C.
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Production Assistant
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
The Content Farm is a production company focused on bringing audiences fresh and organic entertainment through television, film, and music. The position of Production Assistant calls for attention to detail, communication skills, and research experience. As a PA, our main focus is to aid in all aspects of multimedia production. The Content Farm is a production company focused on bringing audiences fresh and organic entertainment through television, film, and music. The position of Production Assistant calls for attention to detail, communication skills, and research experience. As a PA, our main focus is to aid in all aspects of multimedia production.
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Baystate Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Preparatory Technician
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Jun 2014 - Jan 2016
As a preparatory technician, our main task is to perform microbiology testing in a timely fashion maintaining a high level of quality. Duties include preliminary sample preparation, participation in analytical work in other areas of the Microbiology Department, reporting results for tests, and participating in the completion of proficiency samples. As a preparatory technician, our main task is to perform microbiology testing in a timely fashion maintaining a high level of quality. Duties include preliminary sample preparation, participation in analytical work in other areas of the Microbiology Department, reporting results for tests, and participating in the completion of proficiency samples.
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Hillel at The George Washington University,
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engagement Intern
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
The main focus of the Engagement Initiative is to reach out to Jewish students at the George Washington University in order to help them create a better connection with the Jewish community on campus. Engagement interns meet with students to help them live a Jewish life without Jewish institutions. Responsibilities include event coordinating, campus networking, and planning learning initiatives. The main focus of the Engagement Initiative is to reach out to Jewish students at the George Washington University in order to help them create a better connection with the Jewish community on campus. Engagement interns meet with students to help them live a Jewish life without Jewish institutions. Responsibilities include event coordinating, campus networking, and planning learning initiatives.
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Harand Theater Camp
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Kenosha, WI
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Camp Counselor
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
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Education
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The George Washington University
Master’s Degree, American Studies -
Saint Petersburg State University
Study Abroad, Political Science and Government -
The George Washington University
Bachelor's Degree, American Studies, Russian Language and Literature -
Longmeadow High School
Highschool Diploma