GAMECOCKS FOR ISRAEL
During my final semester of college, I joined a team of dedicated and passionate students committed to supporting Israel and ensuring a safe campus environment for Jewish students. As a member of the executive team that founded Gamecocks for Israel, I served as the Director of Communications. Our timing was critical—just three weeks after our first official meeting, Hamas invaded Israel on October 7th. In response, we quickly mobilized, printing and distributing flyers around campus the following day, and compiled a list of reputable resources for students to learn about Israel and the history of the conflict. Throughout the semester, we worked tirelessly to foster a safe Jewish community on campus, hosted memorials, countered the activities of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other pro-Hamas groups, met with the state Governor, and raised awareness and donations for survivors and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).