Amitai Cammy

Amitai Cammy utilizes his background in humanities and social science to monitor and assess issues related to international affairs, education, immigration, and the current landscape of social science research. Amitai tracks emerging priorities and opportunities within the Department of Education (ED), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State (DOS), the National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities (NEA/NEH), and international research partnerships sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Issue Expertise: Immigration, homeland security, higher education, international research collaborations, humanities and social sciences

Additional Experience: Prior to joining Lewis-Burke, Amitai interned for Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro in her Capitol Hill Office, where he assisted staff on a variety of issues including defense, education, and emergency preparedness. He additionally interned for the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress, where he helped visiting scholars with research and assisted with Kluge Center events. His interest in U.S. foreign policy led him to intern for a non-profit in the Middle East, along with a fellowship at Israel Policy Forum in his final year of university.

Vital Statistics: Amitai is from Western Massachusetts and graduated with distinction from Cornell University with a B.A. in history and Near Eastern Studies. In the summer after his third year, he was a recipient of the Sandy Berger Summer Experience Grant, awarded to students working in public service. He was also recognized as a Merril Presidential Scholar, honoring students who demonstrated academic excellence and community leadership. In his free time, Amitai enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, exploring monuments and museum exhibits around the DMV, and improving his golf swing.