Laura Kam

Laura Kam is senior advisor for European affairs for The Israel Project,

"Kam meets regularly with top politicians, diplomats and think-tanks across Europe, the United Kingdom, Israel and the United States. A dynamic speaker and innovator, she is an expert on Israel-related issues and threats facing the nation. Kam and her team regularly distribute factual and newsworthy information to tens of thousands of reporters, experts and officials in English, French, German and Spanish. A consummate insider, Kam is well acquainted with key players in the Middle East and works to protect Israel as well as Jews in Europe. Results of her work can frequently be seen in top international media. "Prior to joining TIP, Kam worked for the Anti-Defamation League for 17 years, including as co-director of the ADL's Israel office, where she often met with leading Israeli and Middle East officials and policymakers. Kam was responsible for all areas of media relations for the League's Jerusalem office including developing and maintaining relations with the foreign and local media corps and serving as a liaison between the national headquarters and various Israeli government ministries and institutions. In addition, Kam was responsible for organizing missions that brought key U.S. and state legislators, law enforcement officials, journalists and others to Israel. Kam also was involved in carrying out several high-profile conferences on such topics as "The Psychology of Terror," "Hate on the Internet" and "The 2nd World Gathering of Children Hidden During the Holocaust." "Kam also has expertise on Iran, terrorism and teaching others about pro-Israel advocacy and worked as a press officer at the Israeli Consulate in New York. She holds a bachelor of arts degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, a masters degree in social work (community organization) from Yeshiva University's Wurzweiler School of Social Work and has completed all course work towards a doctorate in social welfare administration from the Hunter College School of Social Work."