Alex Makled
Alex Makled is a Managing Director at Accenture and an outspoken advocate for Syria’s Druze community. Alex is an American Druze who was born in Sweida City, Syria. He is very passionate about the Druze cause and has various positions…
Dan Feder
Dan Feder leads F & F Income Properties, a fully integrated real estate development company and one of San Diego County’s most active developers, focused on infill redevelopment with a long-term investment thesis. His portfolio includes 1,450+ rental units across…
Maj Gen Charles Corcoran, USAF (ret.)
Maj. Gen. (ret.) Charles S. Corcoran is a 2025 JINSA Generals and Admirals Program participant. He is the former Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Forces Central Command, and the former Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. Maj.…
Gen Stephen Wilson, USAF (ret.)
Gen Stephen Wilson, USAF (ret.) is a 2022 JINSA Generals and Admirals Program participant and the former Deputy Commander of U.S. Strategic Command. Gen (ret.) Wilson is a pilot who has flown B-1 and B-52 strategic bombers, and also previously…
Sarah Havdala
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…
Chloe Zeldin
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
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
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 Paul Becker, USN (ret.)
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,…
IDF BG Shai Klapper
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…