Shayna Cohen

Shayna is a committed member of the FSU family, beginning her time at FSU as a Presidential Scholar and continuing her studies at FSU through her graduate work. She is an avid fan of the FSU circus, learning to juggle from one of its former performers. During her time at Florida State University, Shayna was committed to both academic excellence and community engagement. She is a founding member of the Jewish Student Union, where she worked to increase outreach and education while building a strong center for Jewish life on campus. Shayna’s family has a long history of public service that she is working to continue. Through her research background, she works to improve and shape public policy. She is a former Legislative Fellow for the Education Committee of the Florida House of Representatives and previously served as a Research Analyst for the Miami-Dade Board of Commissioners in the Office of the Commission Auditor. Shayna currently works as a Legislative Aide for State Senator Tina Polsky, working to improve the lives of the citizens in not only Broward and Palm Beach Counties, but also across the state of Florida. Florida State provided Shayna with the personal and professional development to do the work she loves and hopes to continue to foster the community that means so much to her.