Natalie Sanandaj is a Long Island native with an Israeli mother and Iranian father, Natalie began her career in real estate in New York City before a life-changing experience on October 7th, when she survived the Nova music festival attack during a visit to Israel. This traumatic event led her to shift her professional path toward Jewish advocacy and combating antisemitism. She now serves as a Public Affairs Officer at the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM). In addition to her advocacy work, Natalie co-hosts the “Persian Girl Podcast,” where she explores cultural and social issues. Drawing on her multicultural background, she brings a nuanced perspective to the challenges facing the Middle East, with a mission to promote freedom, resilience, and cross-cultural understanding across the region and beyond.