About Us

Current Fellows

The 35th class of Robert Bosch Foundation Fellows, their experience, and fellowship focus in Germany.

Liudmila Batista

Washington, D.C.

Education

J.D. in Business Administration, Management & Operations, University of Arizona
  • LL.M in Law, The George Washington University Law School
  • J.D. in Law, Louis D Brandeis Law School
  • B.S. in Justice Administration, University of Louisville
J.D. in Business Administration, Management & Operations, University of Arizona                              M.B.A. in Finance, University of Arizona
B.S. in Finance and Accounting, University of Arizona
J.D. in Business Administration, Management & Operations, University of Arizona                              M.B.A. in Finance, University of Arizona
B.S. in Finance and Accounting, University of Arizona

Experience

  • Associate at Montagut & Sobral PC
  • Legal Policy Intern at National Immigration Forum

Fellowship Focus

Law

Philip Bednarczyk

Washington, D.C.

Education

  • M.A. in International Relations & Affairs from Johns Hopkins University SAIS
  • B.A. in International Economic Affairs, Fordham University

Experience

  • Democratic Staff Director of House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia at the US House of Representatives
  • Advisor in Directorate General for Economics and Finance at the European Commission

Fellowship Focus

Public Policy

Kate Beukenkamp

Washington, D.C.

Education

  • J.D. in Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  • M.B.A. in Banking and Finance, Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management
  • B.A. in Anthropology, Cornell University

Experience

  • Associate in Corporate and Securites at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Division of Corporation Finance at US Securities and Exchange Commission

Fellowship Focus

Law

Allison Binns

Oakland, CA

Education

  • PhD in Sociology, Harvard University
  • M.A. in Sociology, Harvard University
  • B.A. in Sociology, Princeton University

Experience

  • Senior Advisor of Global Issues & Public Policy at Chevron
  • Senior Advisor to VP of Global Diversity, Ombuds & University Partnerships at Chevron

Fellowship Focus

Business

Julian Clayton

New York, NY

Education

  • M.S. in Urban Planning, Florida State University
  • B.A. in English, Florida State University

Experience

  • Northeast Civic Engagement & Public Affairs at JP Morgan Chase
  • Legislative Director at New York State Assembly

Fellowship Focus

Public Policy

Marcus Coenen

Des Moines, IA

Education

  • M.S. in Urban Planning, University of Iowa
  • B.A. in American/US history, University of Iowa

Experience

  • Senior Transportation Planner at Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Associate Transportation Planner at Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Fellowship Focus

Urban & Regional Planning

Marjorie Connolly

Washington, D.C.

Education

  • B.A. in History, University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Experience

  • Communications Director at Protect Our Care
  • Communication Director & Policy Advisor at Office of Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter

Fellowship Focus

Healthcare Policy

Jennifer Eng

New York, NY

Education

  • B.S. in Journalism, Boston University

Experience

  • Associate Producer / Field Producer at Dateline NBC / NBC News
  • Assistant Producer at Dateline NBC / NBC News

Fellowship Focus

Journalism

Joe Flarida

Alexandria, VA

Education

  • B.A. in Public Affairs and Political Science, Ohio State University

Experience

  • Professional Staff at the US House of Representatives, Committee of Science, Space, and Technology
  • Press Secretary and Policy Assistant at US House of Representatives, Committee of Science, Space, and Technology

Fellowship Focus

Public Policy

Becky Katz

Atlanta, GA

Education

  • M.S. in Environmental Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering, Cornell University

Experience

  • Chief Bicycle Officer at City of Atlanta
  • Visioning and Grants Project Manager at Park Pride

Fellowship Focus

Public Policy

Meghan Milloy

Washington, D.C.

Education

  • J.D in Law, Pepperdine University
  • B.A. in Economics, University of Mississippi

Experience

  • Director of Financial Services Policy at American Action Forum
  • Presidential Management Fellow at Small Business Administration

Fellowship Focus

Public Policy

Michael Petersen

Washington, D.C.

Education

  • M.B.A. in Business Administartion/Management & Operations, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • M.I.A. in International Relations, University of Cape Town
  • B.A. in German, Tulane University

Experience

  • Americas Manager of Strategy & Process Improvement at Shell
  • Supply Chain & Logistics Analyst of Onshore Oil & Gas at Shell

Fellowship Focus

Business

Sara Shokravi

Los Angeles, CA

Education

  • M.A. in International Politics, American University
  • B.S. in Political Science, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Experience

  • Public Relations and Media Coordinator at Child Foundation
  • Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton

Fellowship Focus

Public Policy

Torrey Taussig

Boston, MA

Education

  • PhD in International Relations, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
  • M.A. in International Relations, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
  • B.A. in Political Science, Williams College

Experience

  • Pre and Post-Doctoral Fellow at Brookings Institution
  • Post-Doctoral Fellow at Harvard University

Fellowship Focus

Foreign and Security Policy

Rachel Waldholz

Anchorage, AK

Education

  • M.A. in Journalism, University of California
  • B.A. in English, Barnard College

Experience

  • Energy & Environment Reporter at Alaska Public Media
  • Reporter & Host at KCAW Raven Radio

Fellowship Focus

Journalism

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