Asra Nomani, Media Relations

Asra Q. Nomani, an accomplished author, journalist, and former reporter for the Wall Street Journal, is recognized globally for her insightful commentary and thought-provoking analysis across prominent media platforms such as MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, the Washington Post, and BBC, among others. With a notable focus on issues related to anti-Semitism, her writings have been featured in esteemed publications including the New York Times, TIME magazine, Sojourners magazine, and Jewish Journal.


Raised in Bombay, India, and Morgantown, West Virginia, Nomani embodies a courageous voice of reason and integrity. Following the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, she demonstrated her commitment to journalism by reporting from Pakistan for Salon magazine, earning accolades including an Online Journalists Award for feature reporting. Nomani's dedication to seeking truth and justice was further exemplified by her involvement in the investigation following the tragic kidnapping and murder of her friend Daniel Pearl in Karachi, Pakistan. On Jan. 23, 2002, Pearl left a home Nomani was renting in Karachi, never to return. Nomani was a leader in the hunt to find Pearl, who had been kidnapped. The remarkable journey to find Pearl is portrayed in the film "A Mighty Heart," featuring acclaimed actress Angelina Jolie.

Nomani transitioned into academia as a professor in the practice of journalism at Georgetown University, where she co-led the Pearl Project—a faculty-student investigation into Pearl’s brutal murder. Through this endeavor, she emerged as a passionate advocate for Israel and the Jewish community, raising awareness about the perils of anti-Semitism and lending her voice to platforms like HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher." Her profound insights were recognized with an award-winning article.