Erica Mindel

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Erica Mindel is an American-Israeli Jewish former IDF soldier, [1] currently serving as Public Policy Manager of Hate Speech at TikTok since July 2025. [2] [3]

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Early life and education

Mindel received her Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Michigan in 2016, and her Master of Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University in 2023. [4] [5] [6]

At the University of Michigan, she participated in pro-Israel advocacy and published an op-ed on the tension between free speech and safety. [7] [8]

In 2023, Mindel received the Seidman Award for Outstanding Capstone in Public Management for her capstone proposing new legislation forcing social media sites to follow their own terms of use agreements. [9]

Career

After graduation from the University of Michigan, Mindel moved to Israel and served as an instructor within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Armored Corps for two years. [5] [10]

Mindel served under Deborah Lipstadt as a staff member of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism (SEAS) at the US State Department in the Biden Administration from 2022 to 2025. [11] [12] [13]

Mindel's appointment at TikTok attracted criticism given her ties to the IDF. [14] [15] Her hiring came amidst criticism that TikTok failed to address antisemitism on the platform in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks and genocide in Gaza. [13]

References

  1. ↑ "TikTok's new hate speech manager is former IDF soldier and proud Zionist Erica Mindel's new position involves developing and driving the company's public policy positions on hate speech, according to her job description". The Jerusalem Post.
  2. ↑ Goodman, Alana (2025-07-23). "TikTok Taps Biden Anti-Semitism Consultant as 'Hate Speech' Manager" . Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  3. ↑ Kassel, Matthew (2025-07-28). "TikTok hires new hate speech manager amid concerns over rising antisemitic content on the platform". Jewish Insider. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  4. ↑ "Master's degree ceremony" (PDF). Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of arts and sciences. 22 May 2023. p. 11. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-08-11. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  5. 1 2 "TikTok hate speech manager is former IDF soldier | The Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2025-07-30. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  6. ↑ Cohen, Rachel (2016-04-14). "Golden Apple recipient Ryan Ball delivers ideal last lecture". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  7. ↑ ROSENBAUM, ERICA MINDEL AND MELISSA (2013-12-11). "Viewpoint: What does it mean to be safe". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  8. ↑ Algemeiner, The. "Bringing Campus Battle Skills to Front Lines of Jewish State, US College Grads Enlist in IDF". Algemeiner.com. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  9. ↑ "2023 Student Award Winners Recognized for Exceptional Work". Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs. 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  10. ↑ "TikTok hires former Israeli soldier to lead hate speech policy". The New Arab. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  11. ↑ "Fighting Anti-Semitism – The Jewish Studio" . Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  12. ↑ "TikTok appoints former Biden official to address antisemitism". Israel National News. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  13. 1 2 Rosenberg, Michelle (2025-08-01). "TikTok hires 'proud American Jew' to tackle antisemitism on platform". Jewish News. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  14. ↑ "TikTok hires former Israeli instructor Erica Mindel as hate speech policy chief amid rising antisemitism scrutiny". The Economic Times. 2025-08-02. ISSN   0013-0389 . Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  15. ↑ "TikTok hires ex-Israeli army instructor as new hate speech manager, sparking backlash". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
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