Sarah Havdala is a Policy Analyst and former intern for JINSA. Sarah is pursuing a master’s degree in Terrorism and Homeland Security Policy at American University in Washington, D.C., where she also obtained her bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a…
Sheriff Eric Severson is a 2024 participant in JINSA’s Homeland Security Program and Sheriff of Waukesha County in Wisconsin. Sheriff Severson has served as a law enforcement officer for 32 years. Sheriff Severson maintains executive oversight of all activities of…
Chloe Zeldin is a Programs Associate at JINSA. Chloe earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan. Chloe’s previous professional experience includes internships with the Democratic staff of the House Oversight Committee, the United States Central Command,…
IDF BG Yoram Knafo is a former Visiting Fellow at JINSA. Before joining JINSA, BG Knafo served as Chief of Staff of the IDF’s Personnel Directorate from 2021-2024, and as Chief of Staff of the IDF’s Northern Command, responsible for…
Jonah Brody is a Policy Analyst at JINSA. Jonah holds an M.A. in International Security from Sciences Po Paris, a B.A. in History from the University of Tennessee-Martin, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Comparative Politics from Sciences Po Toulouse. He…
RADM (ret.) Paul Becker is a member of JINSA’s Board of Advisors and was a 2024 JINSA Generals and Admirals Program participant. RADM Becker is a former Naval Intelligence Officer and senior executive with a unique combination of business, military,…
Lt. Gen. Thomas W. Bergeson was the Deputy Commander, U.S. Central Command where he oversaw military security cooperation and combat operations within the Arabian Peninsula, Northern Red Sea, Arabian Gulf, and Central and Southern Asian States. Lt. Gen. Bergeson was…
IDF BG Shai Klapper is a former JINSA Visiting Fellow. From 2022-25, BG Klapper served as the commander of the IDF’s 91st Division, tasked with defending Israel’s border with Lebanon. During Israel’s 2024 Operation Northern Arrows against Hezbollah, BG Klapper…
Representing US Special Operations Command Major John P. Rowley, United States Army, distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service from October 2023 to June 2024 while deployed as the Operations Officer for two separate Joint Task Forces (JTF) in the US…
Representing US Air Force Master Sergeant Brandon J. Sawyer distinguished himself as Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, 96th Civil Engineer Group, 96th Test Wing, Air Force Test Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Eglin Air Force Base,…