1. Seth Moreida
516-417-1125
seth.moreida@tufts.edu
200 Packard Avenue Medford, MA 02155
Education
Tufts University, Medford, MA, 2014-2018
GPA: 3.7
BA, Political Science and International Relations
Relevant Coursework: International Economics, Introduction to International Relations, Introduction
to Comparative Politics,
Lynbrook Sr. High School, Lynbrook, NY, 2010-2014
Academic Honors
 Deans lists (Fall and spring 2015)
 National Honor Society (May 2011-June 2014)
 AP Scholar with Distinction (October 2014)
Leadership Experiences
Tufts Republicans, President (June 2015-June 2016), Membership Director (September 2014-June 2015)
 Host discussions and debates with the Tufts Democrats to expose ourselves to new perspectives.
 Restarted the club after a full year of dissolution through grassroots efforts.
 Distributed voter registration instructions before elections to encourage democratic participation.
Tufts American Israel Alliance, AIPAC, Legislative director, September 2015-May 2016
 Hosted former American ambassadorto Israel Dennis Ross to present a pro-Israel message to students.
 Campaign on and off-campus for political candidates who favor a strong American-Israeli relationship.
 Lobbied Kate Machet (SenatorMarkey’s Legislative Aid) on Palestinian Statehood and Christian LoBue
(Katherine Clark’s Legislatie Aid) on the Iranian nuclear deal
Friends of Israel Organization, Tufts University, Secretary, December 2014-May 2015
 Organize cultural activities that illustrate Israel’s diversity, democratic principles, and humanitarian spirit.
 Spread a pro-Israel message by emphasizing the importance of a strong Israeli-American alliance.
 Hosted educational dinners and outlined ways groups can actively support Israel on campus
Tufts Hillel, Education Chair, September 2015-May 2016
 Organized and led events on Jewish ethics and student’Jewish identities.
 Led meetings by preparing an agenda of tasks to be covered and facilitating group discussions.
Extra-Curricular Activity
Model United Nations, Tufts University, Member, September 2014-June 2015
 Gave speeches urging nations to reduce their nuclear arsenals at the University of Pennsylvania.
 Represented Japan and conducted diplomacy with other nations on a variety of issues at weekly meetings.
Employment and Internship
Center for Near East Policy Research, investigative journalist, Jerusalem, Israel, June-August 2015
 Interviewed Israeli Parliamentarians: Knexia Sveltlova, Ben Ari, Eliza Lavie, and Eyal Ben Reuben.
 Corresponded with Israeli military officials and conducted research on textbooks used in UNRWA schools
San Diego Jewish World, researcher and correspondent,Jerusalem, Israel, June 2015-August 2015
 Interviewed Hadar Horen, senior COGAT spokesperson, and published an article on Israel’s role in
bringing goods to Gaza.
 Distributed a two-part series featuring director of Rabbis for Human Rights, Arik Ascherman.
Lawrence Woodmere Academy Summer Day, Woodmere, NY, Camp Counselor, Summer 2014
 Supervised 1st grade children; organized group activities; and maintained a secure environment
Skills
Language: Conversant in Spanish (8 years of instruction)
Computer: Proficient with Microsoft Office