Staff
Noelle Young
Senior Coordinator, Government Affairs
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.
- Ronald Reagan
Originally from Long Island, NY, Noelle Young brings a strong background in media and policy to her role at the America First Policy Institute. She previously worked at Fox News in New York City and served as a congressional staffer on Capitol Hill. Noelle holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton and a master’s in business from Boston University. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active through Barry’s classes and has a passion for cooking and exploring healthy, seed oil-free recipes.
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