NCJW Recognizes Two Local Leaders at Conference
Atlanta Section Past President Sherry Frank and Noam Segal, a leader of NCJW Atlanta’s Teens 4 Repro Health program were spotlighted.
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(From left) Ellen Buchman, Sheila Katz, Stacey Hader Epstein, Noam Segal, Susan Gordon, and Laura Monn Ginsburg
Two Atlanta-area leaders of NCJW Atlanta Section were recently honored during the organization’s three-day, Washington Institute 2025: Together We Rise, conference in Washington, D.C. The national awards were presented at a changemakers luncheon to a select few who exemplify NCJW’s values and who lead with vision, inspire others to action, create meaningful impact, lift others along the way, and bring joy to the organization’s work.
Atlanta Section Past President Sherry Frank was named 2025 NCJW Champion of the Year, recognizing her extraordinary leadership, decades of advocacy, and unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and Jewish values. Her longtime leadership has been transformative, fueling countless initiatives — from NCJW’s refugee resettlement efforts to coalition-building with the Atlanta Black-Jewish community — and continues to inspire a new generation of changemakers.
Noam Segal, a recent graduate of Decatur High School and a leader of NCJW Atlanta’s Teens 4 Repro Health program, received NCJW’s 2025 Rising Tide Leader Award. This national honor recognizes young leaders ages 16-25 who embody NCJW’s values and demonstrate a deep commitment to advancing justice.
Before presenting the award to her, NCJW Atlanta Co-President Susan Agedan noted Segal’s wisdom, courage, and clarity to shape conversations, mobilize her peers, and make a powerful mark on the reproductive health, rights, and justice movement among teens and adults alike.
