Noa Fay is a leading voice in combating antisemitism. A master’s student at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, she specializes in International Security Policy and International Conflict Resolution. She has addressed world leaders at the United Nations, testified before the U.S. Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, and spoken at the March for Israel in Washington, D.C. As a trusted commentator featured on CNN, NBC, and ABC, Noa provides expert insights on the rise of antisemitism, campus activism, and the intersection of policy and human rights. Her mission is to challenge hate, bridge divides, and empower organizations, universities, and policymakers with strategies to foster inclusivity and resilience.

A dynamic and deeply engaging speaker, Noa brings firsthand experience, data-driven analysis, and compelling storytelling to every stage. She translates complex geopolitical issues into practical, thought-provoking takeaways for audiences ranging from corporate leaders and government officials to university students and advocacy groups. Whether discussing the impact of antisemitism in higher education, the role of young leaders in global security, or actionable steps to combat hate, she leaves audiences feeling informed, inspired, and ready to make a difference.

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Noa’s leadership has earned her the Defender of Democracy Award from the Anti-Defamation League, the Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy from the American Jewish Committee, and the Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson Award for the Pursuit of Justice. She has served on Columbia University’s Anti-Hate Task Force and Inclusive Public Safety Advisory Committee, shaping policies to protect students and foster dialogue. As a student scholar in Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Institute for Global Politics, Noa continues to work at the forefront of human rights advocacy, international relations, and security policy.

Noa is a producer and featured activist in the 2025 documentary October 8, which features a host of prominent figures, including advocates, academics, executives, podcasters, politicians, and actor-activists. As a featured contributor, Noa brings nuanced context and lived expertise to the film. Together they build an argument that what we are witnessing is simply old hatreds and stereotypes in new forms.

Bring Noa Fay to your next event to spark critical conversations on combating antisemitism, navigating global conflict, and building a more inclusive and secure future.