Leadership Council

Leadership Council members further Facing History’s mission through ambassadorship and philanthropy.

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These committed volunteer leaders are an integral part of growing our impact, offering invaluable counsel to the Board of Directors and staff and building relationships with colleagues, community leaders, and potential partners. By giving of their time and talent, each member plays an important role in advancing our mission.

Seth A. Klarman
Emeritus Chair

Richard A. Smith ◆
Emeritus Chair

Julie Abrams Leff
Chair, Leadership Council Emeritus Chair

Gary Angel

Colette Bablon Ament

Paul Berz

Phyllis Berz

Sandra D. Carpenter*

Beth Clymer

Anne Conway Juster

Reggie Crenshaw

Matt Damon

Samantha David Perry

Fleur Fairman

William Feldman

David Fialkow

Judith Goldman

Marina Gorbis

Steve Grossman *

Karen Harrison

Rita Halbright

Ira A. Jackson*

Paul Kanin

Susan Kaufman

Beth Klarman

Maja Kristin

Jill Karp

Donald Levy

Karen Levy

Michael Lowenstein

Keith Magee

James Mooney

Richard Melcher

Evan Meyers

Jo Ann & Stuart Nathan*

Jane Och

Erin Ostrow

Tracy Palandjian

Saul Pannell

Drew Pauly

Kathy Pick

Bernard Pucker

Michael Pucker

Deborah Plummer

Ryan Prince

Eddie Reynolds*

Carrie Richman

Bruce Rigal

Simone Rodan-Benzaquen

Terrence Roberts

Thomas Russo

Michael Sapers

Glenn Sessoms

Connie Shapiro

Lesley Shore

Robert Smith

Dorothy Tananbaum

Marjorie Simon

Jody Snider

Susan Tofias

Karen Tucker

Dora Ullian

Sharon Weintraub

Rebecca Westerfield

Nancy Wilsker

Effective as of September 8, 2025

* Honorary Trustees

◆ Deceased

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Insight

by Kaitlin Smith

Mar 21, 2022

Facing History summarizes three new books that have been released in the last year that address the ongoing struggle of women against gender violence.

Colorful quilted portrait of activist Tarana Burke

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by Kaitlin Smith

Mar 18, 2022

Facing History provides a list of five YA titles that have been released in the last year that make important themes in women’s history and contemporary life accessible to young readers.

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Insight

by Kaitlin Smith

Mar 17, 2022

Facing History shares five books that have been released in the last year that address important themes in women’s history.

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Insight

by Facing History & Ourselves

Mar 14, 2022

Explore resources that offer additional points of entry that educators can use to situate the Ukrainian refugee crisis in broader global histories of displacement and highlight its connections to other refugee crises unfolding around the globe.

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Insight

by Kaitlin Smith

Mar 10, 2022

Facing History provides links to 10 virtual exhibitions that teachers can use to introduce students to women's history.

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Insight

by Kaitlin Smith

Mar 8, 2022

Facing History summarizes the significance of the Supreme Court Justice nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

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by Kaitlin Smith

Mar 4, 2022

Facing History invites teachers to take a deeper dive into the histories and experiences of women around the nation in work with their students.

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Insight

by Kaitlin Smith

Sep 8, 2021

Facing History commemorates the life of activist and Freedom Rider Ernest "Rip" Patton, Jr.

Ernest "Rip" Patton, Jr. holding a picture of himself during a visit to the Freedom Rides Museum in Montgomery, Alabama.

Insight

by Mary-Liz Murray

Sep 7, 2021

Facing History shares resources on 9/11 and its legacy to help educators answer some of the questions students might have about it.

Tourists surround a USA flag at the World Trade Center.

Featured Resource

by Kaitlin Smith

Apr 16, 2022

In response to the outpouring of discussion and debate following President Biden’s statement that Russia’s ongoing assault on Ukraine constitutes genocide, Facing History provides five reads to address crucial questions educators and their students may be asking.

Bouquet of flowers wrapped in purple fabric placed on monument.

Featured Resource

by Kaitlin Smith

Apr 13, 2022

Facing History grants educators the opportunity to take advantage of five virtual tours, exhibitions, and professional development resources to navigate the challenges that arise when teaching about genocide.

Featured Resource

by Kaitlin Smith

Apr 11, 2022

Facing History identifies six books that elevate understudied aspects of multiple historical genocides and the connections between them to aid efforts of genocide prevention within a global climate of rising hate.

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