Professionals

Colleen Linehan [Frances Colleen Rose] was reportedly arrested at an anti-Israel protest in Louisville, Kentucky, in February 2024, in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

On February 2, 2024, WAVE 3 News reported that Colleen Linehan, who was identified in the article as Colleen Linchan, was one of 15 individuals arrested and “charged with trespassing” outside the RTX and BAE Systems facilities in Louisville. Both companies manufacture weapons technology.

The Louisville Ceasefire Coalition (LCC) helped organize the event. LCC was reportedly formed after October 7, 2023, to promote BDS during Israel’s war against Hamas, which has included calling for a ceasefire.

As of January 2026, Colleen Linehan's Instagram said Linehan was a baker in Louisville, Kentucky. Linehan also went by the name Frances Rose on the same Instagram page.

Kat Smith [Katherine Smith] was reportedly arrested at an anti-Israel protest in Louisville, Kentucky, in February 2024, in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

On February 2, 2024, WAVE 3 News reported that Kat Smith, who was referred to in the article as Austin Smith, was one of 15 individuals arrested and “charged with trespassing” outside the RTX and BAE Systems facilities in Louisville. Both companies are manufacturers of weapons technology.

The Louisville Ceasefire Coalition (LCC) helped organize the event. LCC was reportedly formed after October 7, 2023, to promote BDS during Israel’s war against Hamas, which has included calling for a ceasefire.

As of November 2025, Kat Smith's website said Smith was a multi-media artist. Smith's Facebook profile said Smith was located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Valerie Magnuson was reportedly arrested at an anti-Israel protest in Louisville, Kentucky, in February 2024, in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

On February 2, 2024, WAVE 3 News reported that Valerie Magnuson, who was referred to in the article as Valerie Magneson, was one of 15 individuals arrested and “charged with trespassing” outside the RTX and BAE Systems facilities in Louisville. Both companies manufacture weapons technology.

The Louisville Ceasefire Coalition (LCC) helped organize the event. LCC was reportedly formed after October 7, 2023, to promote BDS during Israel’s war against Hamas, which has included calling for a ceasefire.

As of November 2025, Valerie Magnuson's Facebook said she was a "Native Plant Landscape Crew Member" at Backyard Botanicals of Kentucky in Louisville, Kentucky.

Isaac Fosl-van Wyke was reportedly arrested at an anti-Israel protest in Louisville, Kentucky, in February 2024, in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

On February 2, 2024, WAVE 3 News reported that Isaac Fosl-van Wyke, who was referred to in the article as Isaac Fosl-Vanwyk, was one of 15 individuals arrested and “charged with trespassing” outside the RTX and BAE Systems facilities in Louisville. Both companies are manufacturers of weapons technology.

The Louisville Ceasefire Coalition (LCC) helped organize the event. LCC was reportedly formed after October 7, 2023, to promote BDS during Israel’s war against Hamas, which has included calling for a ceasefire.

As of November 2025, Fosl-van Wyke's X bio said he was a "songwriter & puppeteer based in Louisville, KY."

Gregory Tichenor [Greg Tichenor] is a high school teacher who was reportedly arrested at an anti-Israel protest in Louisville, Kentucky, in February 2024, in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

On February 2, 2024, WAVE 3 News reported that Gregory Tichenor was one of 15 individuals arrested and “charged with trespassing” outside the RTX and BAE Systems facilities in Louisville. Both companies are manufacturers of weapons technology.

The Louisville Ceasefire Coalition (LCC) helped organize the event. LCC was reportedly formed after October 7, 2023, to promote BDS during Israel’s war against Hamas, which has included calling for a ceasefire.

Gregory Tichenor was one of the "Raytheon Five" who decided to fight the charges at trial. The other ten people arrested took plea deals.

Ahead of his first court appearance on February 6, 2024, Gregory Tichenor and others from the LCC gathered outside the Louisville Hall of Justice while holding various anti-Israel signs.

As of January 2026, Gregory Tichenor's Facebook said he was a teacher at Jefferson County Public Schools. His Facebook also said he was located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Sonja Devries [Sonja Wilde-de Vries] is a high school teacher charged with multiple crimes who was reportedly arrested at an anti-Israel protest in Louisville, Kentucky, in February 2024, in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

On February 2, 2024, WAVE 3 News reported that Sonja Devries was one of 15 individuals arrested and “charged with trespassing” outside the RTX and BAE Systems facilities in Louisville. Both companies are manufacturers of weapons technology.

Sonja Devries was reportedly one of the "Raytheon Five" who decided to fight the charges at trial. The other 10 people arrested took plea deals.

The Louisville Ceasefire Coalition (LCC) helped organize the event. LCC was reportedly formed after October 7, 2023, to promote BDS during Israel’s war against Hamas, which has included calling for a ceasefire.

Ahead of Sonja Devries's first court appearance on February 6, 2024, Devries and others from the LCC gathered outside the Louisville Hall of Justice while holding various anti-Israel signs.

In 2020, Louisville's Leo Weekly reported that Sonja Devries was charged with 34 incidents of vandalism for political graffiti. The estimated damage was said to be between $43,000 and $68,000.

According to AntifaWatch, Sonja Devries was arrested on July 26, 2018, for her role in an Occupy ICE-Louisville event that "disrupted/shut down operations at the Louisville Immigration Court." Devries was reportedly charged with second-degree criminal trespass.

As of November 2025, Sonja Devries's Facebook said she was a bilingual associate instructor at Western High School. Western High School is located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kelsey Voit was reportedly arrested at an anti-Israel protest in Louisville, Kentucky, in February 2024, in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

On February 2, 2024, WAVE 3 News reported that Kelsey Voit was one of 15 individuals arrested and “charged with trespassing” outside the RTX and BAE Systems facilities in Louisville. Both companies are manufacturers of weapons technology.

The Louisville Ceasefire Coalition (LCC) helped organize the event. LCC was reportedly formed after October 7, 2023, to promote BDS during Israel’s war against Hamas, which has included calling for a ceasefire.

As of November 2025, Kelsey Voit's LinkedIn profile said Voit was a farm and facilities manager at The Food Literacy Project and was located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Samantha Freedom reportedly signed an anti-Israel statement in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

The January 15, 2024 statement Samantha Power signed accused Israel of an “ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza” as well as “apartheid [and] ethnic cleansing,” during its war against Hamas.

Signatories were affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY), and the statement sought to develop “a SUNY-wide Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Movement…at all 64 SUNY campuses.”

As of January 2026, Samantha Freedom's LinkedIn said she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) with a bachelor's degree in fashion business management and fashion merchandising in May 2025. FIT is part of the SUNY system and is located in New York, New York.

As of the same date, Samantha Freedom's LinkedIn said she was a fashion executive intern at Qiviuk Boutique and was located in New York, New York.

Kim Garneau reportedly signed an anti-Israel statement in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

The January 15, 2024, statement Kim Garneau signed accused Israel of an “ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza” as well as “apartheid [and] ethnic cleansing,” during its war against Hamas.

Signatories were affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY), and the statement sought to develop “a SUNY-wide Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Movement…at all 64 SUNY campuses.”

As of January 2026, Kim Garneau's LinkedIn said she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) with a bachelor's degree in animation, interactive media and game design in May 2024. FIT is part of SUNY and is located in New York, New York.

As of the same date, Kim Garneau's LinkedIn said she worked as a concept artist at BeeForge and was located in New York, New York.

Raegan Cole [Raegan V. Cole] reportedly signed an anti-Israel statement in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

The January 15, 2024, statement Raegan Cole signed accused Israel of an “ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza” as well as “apartheid [and] ethnic cleansing,” during its war against Hamas.

Signatories were affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY), and the statement sought to develop “a SUNY-wide Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Movement…at all 64 SUNY campuses.”

In May 2023, Raegan Cole indicated on Instagram that she graduated from the State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz) with a bachelor's of fine arts. SUNY New Paltz is located in New Paltz, New York.

As of January 2026, Raegan Cole's Facebook said she worked as a "Counter Person" at Main Couse Restaurant + Market and "Kennel Attendant" at Creekside Resortinc.

As of the same date, Raegan Cole's Facebook said she was located in New Paltz, New York.

Yazeed Ibrahim spoke at an anti-Israel event in San Jose, California, in January 2024.

As of July 2025, Yazeed Ibrahim was listed online as a psychiatrist, as well as vice president of the board of Physicians for Social Responsibility Los Angeles chapter.

Emma Anderson was reportedly arrested at an anti-Israel protest in Louisville, Kentucky, in February 2024, in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

On February 2, 2024, WAVE 3 News reported that Emma Anderson was was one of 15 individuals arrested and “charged with trespassing” outside the RTX and BAE Systems facilities in Louisville. Both companies are manufacturers of weapons technology.

The Louisville Ceasefire Coalition (LCC) helped organize the event. LCC was reportedly formed after October 7, 2023, to promote BDS during Israel’s war against Hamas, which has included calling for a ceasefire.

As of November 2025, Emma Anderson's Facebook said she worked at KY Tenants and was located in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Destiny Petitt [Destiny Michele Petitt] was reportedly arrested at an anti-Israel protest in Louisville, Kentucky, in February 2024, in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

On February 2, 2024, WAVE 3 News reported that Destiny Petitt was one of 15 individuals arrested and “charged with trespassing” outside the RTX and BAE Systems facilities in Louisville. Both companies are manufacturers of weapons technology.

The Louisville Ceasefire Coalition (LCC) helped organize the event. LCC was reportedly formed after October 7, 2023, to promote BDS during Israel’s war against Hamas, which has included calling for a ceasefire.

As of November 2025, Destiny Petitt's LinkedIn said she was a legal assistant at Fulton & Devlin, LLC. Her LinkedIn also said she was located in Campbellsburg, Kentucky.

Rosario Mottola [Scott Mottola] was reportedly arrested at an anti-Israel protest in Louisville, Kentucky, in February 2024, in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement. Mottola has also spread hatred of Zionism online.

On February 2, 2024, WAVE 3 News reported that Rosario Mottola was one of 15 individuals arrested and “charged with trespassing” outside the RTX and BAE Systems facilities in Louisville. Both companies are manufacturers of weapons technology.

Mottola was reportedly one of the "Raytheon Five" who decided to fight the charges at trial. The other ten people arrested took plea deals.

The Louisville Ceasefire Coalition (LCC) helped organize the protest. LCC was reportedly formed after October 7, 2023, to promote BDS during Israel’s war against Hamas, which has included calling for a ceasefire.

Ahead of Mottola's first court appearance on February 6, 2024, Mottola and others from the LCC protested outside the Louisville Hall of Justice while holding various anti-Israel signs.

As of November 2025, Rosario Mottola's LinkedIn said Mottola was a "Copy Editor/Proofreader" at S&P Capital IQ Financial Communications, as well as an "Editor, Proofreader, Scopist" at Mottola Editing Services.

As of the same date, Rosario Mottola's Instagram username was "scott rosario mottola."

Ayah Awwad participated in an anti-Israel event in Palo Alto, California in 2024.

As of July 2025, Ayah Awwad’s Linkedin profile said she had worked as a physician assistant at One Community Health, located in Sacramento, California, since June 2025.

Ashley Eisenmenger was reportedly arrested at an anti-Israel protest in Louisville, Kentucky, in February 2024, in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

On February 2, 2024, WAVE 3 News reported that Ashley Eisenmenger was one of 15 individuals arrested and “charged with trespassing” outside the RTX and BAE Systems facilities in Louisville. Both companies are manufacturers of weapons technology.

Ashley Eisenmenger was reportedly one of the "Raytheon Five" who decided to fight the charges at trial. The other 10 people arrested took plea deals.

The Louisville Ceasefire Coalition (LCC) helped organize the protest. LCC was reportedly formed after October 7, 2023, to promote BDS during Israel’s war against Hamas, which has included calling for a ceasefire.

As of November 2025, Ashley Eisenmenger's LinkedIn said she was a "Packout Associate" at Hillsdale Furniture. Her LinkedIn said she was located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Sunita Viswanath is a professional activist who participated in the pro-Hamas encampment at Columbia in April 2024. The encampment was also in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

On April 28, 2024, Sunita Viswanath was featured in an Instagram video participating [00:28:58] in the encampment at Columbia, where she spoke as the Hindu representative during an interfaith service event.

During her speech, Viswanath said [00:29:08]: “...your campus…is nothing short of Holy Land…” She continued [00:30:13]: “I am elated to see tents and signs in student encampments here at Columbia and campuses all around the country that lift up a Hindu voice of resistance.”

In the same speech, Viswanath also accused [00:32:40] Israel of “genocidal Zionism,” saying [00:33:00]: “Hindu nationalism…and Zionism are both Islamophobic projects of hate, twin evils.”

On April 29, 2024, Viswanath was featured in a YouTube video participating [02:19:28] in a rally at the Columbia encampment.

Columbia is located in New York, New York.

Maahidul Islam reportedly signed an anti-Israel statement in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

The January 15, 2024 statement Maahidul Islam signed accused Israel of an “ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza” as well as “apartheid [and] ethnic cleansing,” during its war against Hamas.

Signatories were affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY), and the statement sought to develop “a SUNY-wide Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Movement…at all 64 SUNY campuses.”

As of December 2025, Maahidul Islam's LinkedIn profile said he graduated from Binghamton University (Binghamton) with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry in 2025. Binghamton is part of the SUNY system and is located in Binghamton, New York.

As of the same date, Maahidul Islam's LinkedIn said he had been a student support assistant at Binghamton since August 2023.

Aneeqa Abid participated in an anti-Israel event in 2024 at Stanford University (Stanford), where she received a master's and bachelor's degree. Abid also organized a large anti-Israel protest that same year in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

As of July 2025, Aneeqa Abid’s LinkedIn profile said she had worked as a community outreach and advocacy specialist for the Massachusetts branch of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), located in Boston, Massachusetts, since April 2024.

Karim Fawaz signed an anti-Israel letter during Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists. Israel launched the war after the October 7, 2023, terror attacks.

Hamas murdered approximately 1,200 Israelis, injured thousands and kidnapped hundreds more that day. For more information, see the Canary Mission page on Hamas.

The May 8, 2024 letter Karim Fawaz signed accused Israel of “genocide” in its war against Hamas and showed support for the pro-terror campus encampments. It also endorsed elements of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

As of July 2025, Karim Fawaz was listed as a gastroenterologist affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance.

Cambridge Health Alliance is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Jada Jones reportedly signed an anti-Israel statement in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

The January 15, 2024 statement Jada Jones signed accused Israel of an “ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza” as well as “apartheid [and] ethnic cleansing,” during its war against Hamas.

Signatories were affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY), and the statement sought to develop “a SUNY-wide Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Movement…at all 64 SUNY campuses.”

As of January 2026, Jada Jones' LinkedIn said she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) with a bachelor's degree in advertising and marketing communications in May 2024. FIT is part of SUNY and is located in New York, New York.

As of the same date, Jada Jones' LinkedIn said she worked as an assistant account executive at Gotham Agency in the New York metropolitan area.

Marin Koferl reportedly signed an anti-Israel statement in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

The January 15, 2024, statement Marin Koferl signed accused Israel of an “ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza” as well as “apartheid [and] ethnic cleansing,” during its war against Hamas.

Signatories were affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY), and the statement sought to develop “a SUNY-wide Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Movement…at all 64 SUNY campuses.”

As of January 2026, Marin Koferl's LinkedIn said Koferl graduated from the State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz) with a bachelor's degree in anthropology in 2025. SUNY New Paltz is located in New Paltz, New York.

As of the same date, Marin Koferl's LinkedIn said Koferl worked part-time as a sales associate at Hot Topic in Lake Grove, New York.

Fahd Ahmed has called for the destruction of America and engaged in anti-Israel activism.

As of January 2026, Ahmed's LinkedIn said he was the legal and policy director and executive director of DRUM - Desis Rising Up and Moving, an activist group that has spread hatred of America and Israel. DRUM has also promoted the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

Also as of January 2026, Ahmed was listed as a member of the transition team for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, serving on the Immigrant Justice Committee. He was also listed on fyco.org as having come "to the United States as an undocumented immigrant from Pakistan in 1991."

As of January 2026, Ahmed's LinkedIn said he worked as an office manager at New York Presbyterian Hospital. His LinkedIn also said he was located in Queens County, New York.

Miah Arechiga participated in an anti-Israel march in San Jose, California, in October 2023.

As of July 2025, Miah Arechiga’s LinkedIn profile said she was a clinical nurse at the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program.

Yusuf Khan participated in an anti-Israel event in San Jose, California, in October 2023.

As of July 2025, Yusuf Khan’s LinkedIn profile said he had been a lead data science engineer at Supernal since May 2023.