NextGen Committee Bio - World Jewish Congress

Caterina Cognini

Caterina Cognini, from Italy, is a 23-year-old Jewish advocate, currently studying Political Science and European Affairs at Sciences Po and LSE. Before her Master, she held the position of Policy Officer at the European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS) and of EU Affairs Officer at B'nai B'rith International. In addition, she is a Board Member of the World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) since 2020, and a Lauder Fellowship alumna from the 2020-2021 cohort. As a student, she dedicates her time to Jewish activism, fighting antisemitism and advocating for the rights of Jewish students in Europe.