Fellowship Program
Pallas Foundation is proud to have created the Pallas Fellowship Program to support the education and professional development of emerging national security leaders. Fellows participate in a paid program where they assist in the day-to-day operations of the firm, provide tailored research, and develop products for clients, all while being immersed in and engaging with the national security and policymaking communities in Washington, DC.
Throughout the program, Fellows have many opportunities to interact with senior officials and officers across the Department of Defense, State Department, National Security Council, Intelligence Community, and other government agencies and offices. They also gain exposure to the broader national security ecosystem and its impact by working with leading technology companies, venture capital firms, and non-profit institutions. Additionally, the Fellows take part in a series of leadership development curriculum throughout the program.
Interested in becoming a Pallas Foundation Fellow? More details can be found here.
Meet the Fellows
Georgia Bernbaum
Georgia is a recent graduate of Washington and Lee University, where she obtained a Bachelors degree in Global Politics and Poverty Studies. She previously served as a Democracy Fellow at theMcCain Institute, supporting initiatives focused on political prisoners, women in security, and the Ukraine/Russia conflict.
Georgia is interested in national security and eager to explore how emerging technologies are transforming the future of defense. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, rock climbing, and solving the NYT Games.
Cayman Compher
Cayman holds a master’s degree in Acquisition and Contract Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Arabic, with a minor in Muslim Studies, from Michigan State University. She is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Previously, Cayman served in a civilian Public Affairs role with the Department of the Army, where she led Command Information and Community Relations within the USAG Italy footprint. Her experience in public affairs, combined with her academic background in international relations and defense acquisition, has shaped her interest in strategic communications and the critical intersection of policy, technology, and mission execution. Cayman is committed to accelerating defense acquisition processes to ensure warfighters are equipped with the most advanced and effective technologies. She is passionate about bridging government and industry, aligning people and policies to drive innovation and strengthen national security outcomes. Outside of work, you'll likely find her near the water — sailing, scuba diving, or planning her next coastal adventure.
Caroline Gage
Caroline is a recent graduate of Harvard College, where she concentrated in Social Studies with a focus on European history and politics. She also earned a language citation in Italian. Previously, she worked as an intern at Global Situation Room as part of the Harvard Institute of Politics Director’s Internship Program. She is excited to explore the national security ecosystem and the rapidly changing technology landscape during her fellowship. In her free time, Caroline is an avid tennis player and museum-goer.
Ben Lindenbaum
Ben Lindenbaum is a rising senior at Tulane University, where he is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security and International Relations, with a focus on conflict, national security, and foreign policy. Previously, he worked as a wildland fire rope rescue technician across the Western United States and served on an ambulance on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He currently volunteers with New Orleans EMS while completing his studies.
Ben is eager and interested to explore how emerging technologies are shaping the future of conflict and is passionate about emergency medicine in austere environments.
Brianna Minihan
Brianna is a master’s student at Georgetown University studying Environmental and International Affairs, with a focus on environmental science and international security. She holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Virginia Tech and is excited to deepen her understanding of emerging technologies this summer. Prior to graduate school, she held a variety of roles, including working at a veterinary clinic.
Mara Muslea
Mara is a recent graduate from Georgetown University, where she obtained her Master’s in Eurasian, Russian, and East European studies. She previously worked at the Wall Street law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham, & Taft LLP as a financial services paralegal. Before that, Mara got her Bachelor’s degree from Princeton University in Slavic Languages and Literatures. She is looking forward to broadening her understanding of the U.S. national security landscape from a regional, Eurasian perspective to one on a global scale.
Gokul Ramapriyan
Gokul Ramapriyan is a recent graduate of the University of St. Andrews, where he earned an integrated Master’s degree in International Relations and German, with a concentration in grand strategy and defense studies. He previously worked in the U.S. Department of State’s Indo-Pacific office and earned distinction at St. Andrews for his thesis evaluating the deterrence capacity of U.S. and allied land forces in the Indo-Pacific. Gokul has worked on issues related to the defense industrial base and aerospace technologies, and is particularly interested in how public-private partnerships can be strengthened through more effective oversight and contracting. Outside of work, he enjoys reading biographies of his favorite Generals, spending time at the driving range, and playing saxophone.
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