Meet The Board

My name is Evan, and I'm a senior honors student majoring in physics and minoring in mathematics. In my free time, I enjoy any form of Jewish learning, listening to Jewish music, and spending time with family and friends. I am super excited to be running Heels for Israel, and if anyone has questions regarding the organization or just wants to talk, feel free to reach out!

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Experience:

• Israeli American Council (IAC) Mishelanu Fellow (2024-2025)

• Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC) Community Impact Fellow (2023-2024)

• StandWithUs Emerson Fellow (2022-2023)

• Club Z Alum (2021 - Present)

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Hello website viewer! I am David McCrudden, a sophomore studying Computer Science, Economics, and Political Science. I love following politics (American and Israeli) and enjoying nature - walking, biking, and hiking. On campus, I’m also involved in Carolina Review, College Republicans, and the fraternity Zeta Beta Tau. Please feel free to reach out with any questions and to get involved!

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Experience:

• Israel on Campus Coalition Community Impact Fellow (2024-2025)

• UNC Undergrad Senator (Fall 2024 - Present)

• First-Year Leadership Intern with StandWithUs (Spring 2024)

• Club Z Alum (2023 - Present)

Hey everyone!! My name is Sammi and I'm a sophomore double majoring in Political Science and Peace, War, and Defense with a minor in History. In the future I plan on attending law school with the hope of a career focused on counterterrorism and the prosecution of war crimes. In my free time, I really enjoy painting and drawing, baking Jewish desserts, reading, and petting other people's puppies and wishing they were mine. I also adore learning about Israel, with its complex politics, abundant history, and beautiful culture, and can't wait to continue to do so alongside our members and the rest of the board this year. Additionally, if anyone wants to have some fun, I am guilty of a minor boba obsession, so if you're looking for a buddy to grab some tea and geek out over Israel, politics, the arts, or anything else (including the cuteness of puppies) with, PLEASE hit me up! ♡

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Experience:

• UNC Undergrad Senator (Fall 2024 - Present)

Heyyyyy, I’m Maya! I am a sophomore with a biology major. I will probably change my major soon and add a minor of some sort. In the future, I hope to attend PA school and work in psychiatry. Either that or become an accountant. It's all up in the air at the moment :) I am currently part of the StandWithUs Emerson Fellowship for the school year, which I am super excited about! I love learning about the different cultures and backgrounds of people in Israel. I don’t always have a lot of free time, but when I do, I like talking with my family and hanging out with friends. I am always down for a chat or listening to rants or drama, so please don’t hesitate to reach out and say hi!

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Experience:

• StandWithUs Emerson Fellow (2024-2025)​

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My name is Hailey, and I’m a senior studying a degree I created entitled “The Religious Influences on Women’s Entrepreneurship in South Asia and the Middle East” and I’m minoring in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies. I’ve spent a month in Israel and love the people, culture, and history it holds. I am passionate about deep, meaningful conversations, studying the Scriptures, reading, and creating art. ​

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