Leadership Council

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

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

Colette Bablon Ament

Gary Angel

Jennifer Aubrey

Pascale E. Berner

Phyllis Berz

Susan G. Block

Frank Britt

Lynda Bussgang

Amy Carlson

Ellen B. Carmell

Sandra D. Carpenter*

Ronald G. Casty

Ceci Chan

Anla Cheng

Beth Clymer

Reggie Crenshaw

Matt Damon

Samantha Perry David

Jill Dimitrief

Michael S. Feldberg

William D. Feldman

David P. Fialkow

Melinda Fine

Walter G. Freedman

Ruthanne Fuller

Leslie Gilbert-Lurie

Judy Goldman

Marina Gorbis

Michael L. Gordon

Ilyse Greenberg

Steve Grossman*

Rita S. Halbright

Karen Harrison

Judy Heyboer

Ira A. Jackson*

Elizabeth E. Jick

Anne Conway Juster

Paul R. Kanin

Susan Kaufman

Marty Kelman

Beth S. Klarman

Maja Kristin

Lawrence M. Levy

Karen Secunda Levy

Joanna Lipman

Michael B. Lowenstein

Keith Magee

Richard Melcher

Evan Meyers

James F. Mooney III

Lisa Mooney

Jo Ann & Stuart Nathan*

Jane C. Och

Erin Ostrow

Tracy Palandjian

Andrew S. Pauly

Richard Perry

Kathy Richland Pick

Ellen M. Poss, MD*

Ryan Prince

Bernard Pucker

Michael Pucker

Eddie Reynolds*

Carrie Richman

Bruce Rigal

Terrence Roberts

Simone Rodan-Benzaquen

Charles Rudnick

Thomas A. Russo

Michael K. Sapers

Glenn Sessoms

Connie Shapiro

Lesley Shore

Marjorie Simon

Dana W. Smith

Robert A. Smith

Jody Snider

Kenneth A. Sweder

Dorothy P. Tananbaum

Susan W. Tofias, MSW

Karen Tucker

Dora Ullian

Sharon Weintraub

Rebecca Westerfield

Nancy R. Wilsker

Effective as of October 11, 2022

* Honorary Trustees

⬥Deceased

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Impact Story

by Jen Langley

Apr 22, 2022

Facing History Sr. Director of Marketing & Analytics Jen Langley reflects on her personal connection to the Armenian Genocide.

Crimes Against Humanity and Civilization: The Genocide of The Armenians cover.

Insight

by Kaitlin Smith

Sep 9, 2021

Facing History shares on the importance of having Black teachers in the classroom.

Teacher helping a male pupil studying at a desk in classroom stock

Insight

by Kaitlin Smith

Apr 20, 2022

Earth Day grants educators the opportunity to consider the ecological issues facing the planet and the unique ways that they are impacting the young people in their classrooms, which both elevates youth activism surrounding the issue and provides a healthy environment to process "ecological grief."

Earth is our home cardboard sign on grass.

Insight

by Julie Halterman

Apr 19, 2022

In response to the rise of legislation targeting transgender people, Facing History provides resources for educators to build an affirming, welcoming class community for your students, especially trans and non-binary students.

Pink and blue chalk with transgender symbol stock photo.

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.

Cropped Messengers of Disaster: Raphael Lemkin, Jan Karski, and Twentieth Century Genocides book cover.

Featured Resource

by Kaitlin Smith

Apr 6, 2022

In accordance with Genocide Awareness Month, Facing History offers nine classroom resources educators can utilize to help their students think critically about the specific historical and contemporary conditions under which genocides occurred to effectively unite head, heart, and conscience.

Stock photo of zoomed in on hands using laptop.

Perspective

by Facing History & Ourselves

Mar 31, 2022

Facing History staff takes a moment to reflect on personal experiences of being a minority amidst a climate of hate and the ability to use reading as a tool for discovering oneself.

Perspective

by Kaitlin Smith

Mar 30, 2022

The introduction of the Ida B. Wells Barbie as part of the Women Series of Barbies marks an opportunity to gain meaningful insight into changing conceptions of gender, race, and education through the emergence and evolution of Barbie.

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Donate now and together we'll build a better world

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