Noel Selegzi directs the Open Society Youth Initiative, which seeks to empower youth to become active citizens who are willing and able to influence public life and promote open society ideals. He earned a double BA from Amherst College in American studies and political science before going on to receive a master’s degree in political science from Columbia University. Before coming to the Open Society Foundations in 1997, he worked in technology and financial services. He has coached debate at Hunter College Campus Schools since 1989.