Julian Cohen

Julian Cohen is a student at Brown University studying history and international and public affairs. Passionate about the intersection of economics, politics, and history, he is dedicated to understanding how these factors shape government policies and impact everyday lives.

On campus, Julian is actively involved with Food Recovery Network and Challah for Hunger, where he works to address food insecurity in his local community. He also spearheads initiatives at Brown's student-run think tank, teaching his peers how to analyze policy and testify at the Rhode Island State House. During his sophomore and junior years, Julian served as a leader in the Brown Outdoor Leadership Training program, running a backpacking trip focused on leadership development and community building.
Julian is committed to advocating for marginalized groups, including widows, immigrants, and the wrongfully incarcerated, and to raising awareness of the unique and complex challenges they face. As a member of the 7th Class of Zero Hunger Interns, Julian worked with the Global Fund for Widows, researching how land disinheritance affects widows’ food security. In his free time, he volunteers as a tutor for refugees in Rhode Island, sings with his Disney a cappella group, and plays ultimate frisbee.