Suzanne Nossel
CEO, PEN America | Defending Free Speech & Democracy
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Suzanne Nossel is the CEO of PEN America, the renowned non-profit defending free expression worldwide. As a former US State Department official and the Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, Nossel brings decades of experience advocating for human rights and democratic values.
Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Foreign Affairs magazine. Nossel's keynotes provide a unique lens on the global challenges facing free speech, offering strategies for businesses and institutions to champion open dialogue and protect fundamental freedoms.
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Suzanne Nossel at Web Summit 2025
Suzanne Nossel at Aspen Ideas Festival 2024
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