Shai Cohen

Shai Cohen is an emerging leader with a strong academic background from top institutions. He is currently pursuing a dual MBA/MPP degree at Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, following his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia where he was recognized as a Jefferson Scholar and graduated with High Distinction in Political and Social Thought and Middle Eastern Studies. jeffersonscholars+2

His professional experience spans management consulting at Bain & Company and senior consulting at 50:50 Startups, demonstrating a foundation in strategic analysis and business development. He also gained experience in public policy as a Research Associate in U.S. Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, contributing to publications on international affairs. oup

Shai has a diverse range of experiences, including an MBA Internship at Swarm Aero, a fellowship with the Commander's Action Group at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and earlier roles in project management, operations, and community service as a volunteer firefighter.

He has a global perspective, having studied at Fudan University in China as part of an immersive language program and participated in a program on 'Collaborating with an Innovative China' at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.

Beyond his academic and professional pursuits, Shai has an interest in music, having been a singer in The Virginia No-Tones A Capella group during his time at the University of Virginia. facebook