Tessa Veksler

Tessa Veksler is a Junior Associate in Innovation at Hiltzik Strategies and has been serving as a Geller International Senior Fellow at ICC since May 2021. Veksler has demonstrated leadership and political engagement as the Chief Executive Officer/President of the Associated Students of UC Santa Barbara, advocating for over 24,000 students and managing a budget exceeding $15 million. Other notable roles include Community Impact Fellow and National Council of Fellows at ICC, where Veksler has fostered relationships with political leaders and coordinated initiatives to enhance the organization's mission. Veksler also has experience as a Co-President of Students Supporting Israel and as the Founder of Hands Against Antisemitism, alongside a robust educational background, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication from UC Santa Barbara.