PERSON: Sabrina Soffer

American Jewish Committee (AJC)

Campus Global Board Member

I’m a junior undergraduate in George Washington University’s University Honors Program majoring in Philosophy, Public Affairs, and Judaic Studies. Although born and raised in San Diego, California, my roots include southern Russia, Israel, Egypt, Mexico, and France. I’m fascinated by the global cross-cultural interplay as related to human rights, social systems, diplomacy, and education to shape the future.

I aim to channel my passions through contributing to communities at large. I serve as Vice President of my University’s prominent Jewish organization, Chabad GW who provides me many opportunities to speak on and write about Jewish issues I am passionate about. To reach more diverse readership, I write for both the GW Hatchet and the Times of Israel. I have also written for ICIARA Technologies.

My most recent project has been the publication of my first book, “My Mother’s Mirror: A Generational Story of Purpose, Resilience, & Self-Discovery.” It is a uniquely-styled dual perspective narrative that bridges generations through true stories and value-based tools. I hope to begin giving workshops and seminars about resilience and mental-health, using my book as the foundation. The tools in the book emerge from the USC EDGECenter award-receiving project, SELF-EX: A Guide to Manage Adversity Responsibly, which I co-authored in 2021.

The Jewish principle of Tikkun Olam, or repairing the world for the collective good, inspires my character, work, daily life, and aspirations. Naturally curious and intrigued by the world around me, I relish in merging philosophical thought while becoming an agent of critical thinking and personal transformation. I staunchly believe in the harmony between value-based tools and academic freedom to shift societal paradigms to fuel collective goals.

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