Passionate belief in and commitment to transformational education that results in greater empathy, bias awareness, and capacity to create meaningful community change.

Unflagging dedication to education as a means of strengthening communities, preserving the historical record, and driving social consciousness.

Directed multi-tier organization specializing in Holocaust, genocide, and antisemitism education, commemoration, and advocacy as Endowed Chair.

Aligned organizational plans, budget, and $800,000 endowment with the goals of area survivors, descendants, and donors 

Developed and implemented comprehensive organizational strategic plan parallel to State University of New York goals.

Led multiple permanent teams of 15-45 and leveraged key resources in collaboration with over 1,000 colleagues in 40 departments and programs.

Identified, recruited, and mentored new team members across various organizational levels.

Created long-term transitional plan to carry forward organizational values after key personnel changes. 

Responded immediately to current events, including the alarming rise in antisemitic activity by creating a community symposium and appearing on PBS WXXI's "Need to Know" program (click to view).

Routinely secured partnerships with allied local, national, and global groups. 

Led award-winning college-level Holocaust and human rights student organization.

Created academic certificate program in Holocaust, genocide, and human rights studies.

Coordinated 42nd Annual Scholars' Conference on the Holocaust and the Churches.

Confidently and skillfully represented organization in television, radio, and print media (click to view).

Regularly participated in community events as a specialist in antisemitism, human rights, and Holocaust history and literature.