Volunteers

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Bernard M. Baruch

Shira Cohen

Hometown:
Berkeley, California
Education:
B.A. in Economics, Columbia University
Year:
2022
Why did you choose to volunteer with ENP?
I really liked the organization's focus on using education to uplift others
What are your goals and aspirations for the future?
I would like to work on international development, specifically focusing on projects that involve access to education, clean water, and employment opportunities. Ideally, these projects would allow me to utilize my knowledge of economics and strategic planning to improve the wellbeing of under-resourced communities abroad.
What do you like to do when you are not volunteering?
I love early morning runs by the beach, reading historical fiction, cooking, playing soccer, and going on hikes with my friends
What is your favorite food in Israel?
Watermelon from the Shuk!
What is your favorite country to travel to?
Mexico
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
I would want to be able to communicate with animals
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