Emily Schrader is an American-Israeli journalist and the founder of the Iran Israel Alliance, a pioneering NGO dedicated to strengthening ties between the Iranian and Israeli peoples and amplifying the voices of Iranians who oppose the Islamic Republic. Through her journalism, advocacy, and international media appearances, she has become one of Israel’s leading public voices highlighting the aspirations of the Iranian people for freedom, exposing the regime’s human rights abuses, and challenging its global propaganda.
Her reporting reaches millions worldwide, bringing Iranian dissidents and democratic activists to audiences that have too often overlooked them. In 2026, the Islamic Republic publicly designated her a “hostile figure” for her work exposing the regime and supporting the Iranian people. By building bridges between Iranians and Israelis, she has helped reshape international understanding of one of the Middle East’s most consequential relationships.