Project Manager, Transatlantic Relations
Josh joined the Bertelsmann Foundation in August 2012, shortly after receiving his master’s degree in comparative European stud- ies from American University’s School of International Service in Washington, DC. While studying at American, he held internships at the Center for European Policy Analysis and the Bureau of Eu- ropean and Eurasian Affairs at the US Department of State. His research thesis focused on the effects of collective memory on for- eign-policy behavior in post-unification Germany.
Josh’s writings have appeared in the Journal of International Service as well as the Fletcher Forum of World Affairs. Josh’s responsibilities at the Foundation include research and project management support on several Foundation initiatives, with particular focus on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) as well as German and Eastern European politics. Josh is the lead project manager for the TTIP Town Hall program, an information and awareness-raising campaign that will focus on the local and region- al impact of a potential TTIP agreement while expanding the TTIP debate beyond Washington, DC.
Prior to obtaining his master’s degree, Josh lived in the Czech Re- public and Germany for two years, working in multiple positions in support of international education exchange. He holds a bache- lor’s degree in mass-media studies and international affairs from Florida State University.
