Hershel is an MSFS student from Washington, DC concentrating in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. He is interested in the dynamics between emerging technology, global commerce, and security. He received his B.A. in International Relations, summa cum laude, from Tufts University in 2018. After graduating he worked as a consultant at Deloitte specializing in export controls and sanctions compliance, working with global companies in various sectors including tech, defense, and life sciences. He later served as Assistant Director of Export Control at Emory University, where he helped stand up the university’s export control and research security programs. In addition to English, Hershel speaks Spanish, French, Hindi, and Marathi.

"I chose MSFS primarily due to the STIA concentration and its small but diverse cohort."