Asher Cohen

Asher Cohen is a student at Columbia University studying Financial Economics and minoring in History. He has experience in the intersections of public policy, development, finance, historical studies, civic engagement, and non-profit management. At YIP, Asher serves as the Chief of Staff and Interim Chief People Officer, overseeing development, staffing, day-to-day operations, human resources, and fellowship programs. Asher also leads administrative and operational efforts across departments. Asher has previously interned for a private equity firm in the industrials sector and founded a civic education organization teaching students in under-resources communities about democracy, politics, and the importance of voting. He has also conducted research with a Harvard fellow and interned for local politicans.