Stephen Friedman

Stephen Friedman

Adjunct Professor of International and Public Affairs


Personal Details

Stephen Friedman is a Peabody and Emmy award-winning creator of social-impact campaigns and former President of MTV, recognized for transforming stories into catalysts for change. He advises media organizations, foundations and NGOs on the best practices in storytelling for social change. At Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs, he teaches “Storytelling & the Art of Creating Social Impact Campaigns” and serves on the Board of Directors for the Genocide Survivors Foundation, All Out, and More In Common. 

In The Media

Inclusive Prosperity

MTV picks up SIPA-student-designed campaign to raise public awareness.

May 07 2019