Our Team

People Are Everything. Our success depends on those who understand the demand for this work. The Living Links team works collaboratively, creatively, and strategically to keep the lessons of the Holocaust relevant and inspire others to stand up to antisemitism and Holocaust denial.

Bari Rogoff | CEO

Bari Rogoff is the descendant of two Holocaust survivors, a legacy that has guided her lifelong commitment to tikkun olam. Bari has served in leadership roles at the highest levels of government and the nonprofit sector with a track record of impact worldwide.

Before joining Living Links, Bari served at the U.S. Department of State in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, strengthening diplomatic relations through educational, professional, and cultural exchange programs around the world. Prior, she served in the White House, where she advised Ivanka Trump and led the establishment of the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative (W-GDP), the first government-wide initiative devoted to women’s economic empowerment. Before serving in government, Bari held roles at leading foreign policy institutions, including the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), and Harvard Kennedy School. She has done extensive work overseas, including humanitarian projects in Kenya and leading Birthright Israel trips.

Bari holds an M.S. in Global Affairs from New York University, with a thesis focused on genocide prevention, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan. She lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband and their two human obsessions.

Margo Aaron | Director of National Engagement & Outreach

Margo Aaron is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivor Dr. John Haenosh, whose willingness to act in the face of hate and indifference has guided her life's work: getting people to care.

At Living Links, Margo leads engagement and growth across nearly 30 affiliates nationwide. She is the primary liaison with local links and fosters collaboration across the national network. Before joining Living Links, Margo spent more than a decade building national membership communities and the systems that sustain long-term engagement. Margo also co-chairs 3GHTX, Living Links' Houston affiliate, and chairs the Zikaron BaSalon Houston committee. She serves on the Board of Advisors of Holocaust Museum Houston, where she leads the family education program and is the most-requested non-survivor speaker. Margo holds a B.A. from Emory University and an M.A. from Columbia University. She lives in Houston with her precocious 4G.

Nadine Greenfield-Binstock | National Operations Strategist

Nadine Greenfield-Binstock is the daughter of Holocaust survivor, Aron Greenfield, of blessed memory. At a very young age, Nadine’s father began telling her stories of the family she would never meet, which spurred her devotion to telling his story.

Nadine has 25+ years of experience in Jewish organizations, focused on board governance, leadership strategy, and organizational development. Most recently, Nadine served as the Senior Vice President of Leadership at AJC (American Jewish Committee). In addition to her work on leadership and governance, she also managed the CEO succession committee. Previously, Nadine was a core member of the founding of the Auschwitz Jewish Center, an educational center for visitors in the town of Auschwitz (Oswiecim). Nadine earned a B.A. from Brandeis University, an M.P.A. from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), and an M.A. in Jewish Studies from Baltimore Hebrew University. She is an alumna of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship, a day school board member, and previously served on her synagogue’s board.

Jeanne Leitenberg | Digital Content Specialist

Jeanne Leitenberg is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivor Wolf Leitenberg. Because her grandfather never talked about his experience in the war, Jeanne has had to piece together his story. It was through all her research that she stumbled upon Living Links and learned she’s not the only one out there who wants to preserve her family’s legacy.

A graduate of Emerson College, Jeanne works as a TV writer, screenwriter, and essayist (you’ve probably seen some of the shows she’s written on). Recently, she’s been leaning into her Jewish roots. Jeanne currently teaches 7th grade at Temple Sinai of Glendale where she loves sharing her passion for Jewish traditions, rituals, food, and pop culture. Jeanne lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two small children, and one big dog. Ask her about the thriving LA bagel culture because she has lots of opinions.

Susie Meller | Speaker & Instructor Training Specialist

Susie Meller is the granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors, all of whom instilled her belief that "Never Again" begins with confronting antisemitism. After completing the Living Links Speaker Training Program in 2023, she joined the facilitator team and later became a co-instructor for the program.

Susie spent the first decade of her career as an elementary school teacher in Jewish schools. Most recently, she taught at The Shefa School, a Manhattan-based Jewish day school for students with language-based learning disabilities. Drawing on her education background, Susie helps participants craft presentations that authentically tell their families' stories in ways that are developmentally appropriate and engaging for student audiences. She holds a Master’s degree in Jewish Childhood Special Education from Touro University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Muhlenberg College.

Micaela Procopio | Program Historian & Learning Specialist

Micaela Procopio holds a Ph.D. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies from Gratz College. Her dissertation, “Beyond Choiceless Choices: Abortion, Bodily Autonomy and Jewish Women from the Ghettos to the Displaced Persons Camps,” argues that Jewish women who underwent abortions during the Holocaust exercised reproductive agency even under conditions of extreme persecution.

Micaela has received fellowships from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation, and the Max & Hilde Kochmann Summer Institute. She has worked as a classroom teacher, teaching social studies and history to elementary students up to the collegiate level. She served as the Director of Digital Education at the U.S. Army Women's Museum where she developed new educational programs about women's roles in the history of the Army.

Liz Robinson | Development Strategist

Liz Robinson brings nearly two decades of experience across the nonprofit and corporate sectors, building partnerships, growing philanthropic support, and helping organizations turn ambitious ideas into lasting impact.

At Living Links, Liz will help establish a development program and fundraising strategy. She believes fundraising begins with meaningful relationships and an invitation to invest in a shared purpose. Her passion for Jewish peoplehood and storytelling guides her work, and she is especially drawn to Living Links’ commitment to bringing people together around a shared history and responsibility for the Jewish future. A New Yorker at heart, Liz brings creativity, determination, and a little chutzpah to everything she does. She lives in Summit, New Jersey, with her husband and their children, Lev and Zoe.

Katrina Walker | Speaker Training Program Coordinator

Katrina Walker felt called from a young age to engage with the study of the Holocaust from an interfaith lens. She has a decades-long commitment and passion for Holocaust education and ensuring these stories are told, whether through theater or academic projects.

A proud graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, Katrina obtained her Master's in Arts Management from American University. She completed her capstone on survivor testimony in Holocaust museums, entitled "To Remember After: Survivor Testimony, Holocaust Museums, and What Comes Next." Katrina has held roles across museum education, client services, and member engagement, and completed a year of service with the AmeriCorps Ohio History Service Corps program, where she was hosted by the Oberlin Heritage Center. Originally from Cleveland, she currently calls Washington, DC home.

Roni Rosenthal | Director of Education & Program Development

Dr. Roni Rosenthal is an educator, author, and scholar specializing in Holocaust education, Jewish identity, and the transmission of historical memory in the age of AI. She directs the Judaic Studies Program and the Holocaust Education and Research Hub at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

A third generation (3G) descendant of Holocaust survivors from Romania, she is also the award-winning author of Where the Lilacs Bloom Once Again: Friddie’s Story, which tells her family’s story through the experiences of two relatives: her grandmother’s cousin, Friddie, and her great-uncle, David.

Advisory Committee Leadership

The Advisory Leadership Committee will provide expert guidance in strategy, vision, and fundraising to the professional leadership of Living Links.

Jennifer Mendelson
President, Co-Founder

Jennifer Loew Mendelson (Jen), the daughter of a survivor, has had a passion for Holocaust education for most of her life. A member of the founding staff of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, she currently serves on the Museum’s Education Committee as well as on several boards devoted to preserving the Holocaust and countering hate.

With the rise of antisemitism and the imminent passing of the Holocaust survivor generation, she felt compelled to devote her skills to building an organization for descendants of Holocaust survivors to stand up to hate and keep the Holocaust relevant. Along with David Wachs, she co-led the strategic initiative with 3G groups around the country to create Living Links — the first nationwide organization for grandchildren of Holocaust survivors.

David Wachs
Co-Founder

David Wachs, the grandson of two Holocaust survivors, has been a leader in the community of Holocaust survivor descendants in New York since 2010. He was President of 3GNY from 2017 to 2023 and remains on the board. Along with Jen Mendelson, David co-led the launch of Living Links .

David is the former President of the Board of the Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy and is passionate about Jewish history. Together with his sister, David created WanderingJews social media accounts to document travel to historical synagogue buildings around the world. David is head of IT infrastructure and security at a financial services firm in New York. He received a BS in business information systems from Lehigh University and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

Affiliate Council Leadership

The Affiliate Council is composed of representatives from each of our 3G organization across the nation, ensuring that Living Links understands the diverse needs of local communities. The Affiliate Council provides essential thought partnership to scale this critical work.

Affiliate Council Representatives 2024 - 2026

3GAZ
Arizona
Adena Bernstein
Einat Orlev
3GBMore
Baltimore, Maryland
Alana Snyder
Boston 3G
Boston, Massachusets
Lisa Einstein
Elizabeth Hipsman
3GSC
Charleston, SC
Natanya Miller
3GChi
Chicago, Illinois
Rachel Allswang
Joe Kanengiser
3GCLE
Cleveland, OH
Adam Miller
3GCO
Colorado
Alexa Kraemer
3GDFW
Dallas, TX
Holly Cohn
Cindy Seton-Rogers
3GHTX
Houston, TX
Adrian Heid
Lauren Rubenstein
3GLA
Los Angeles, California
Jordanna Gessler
Fanny Wolfowitz
3GMI
Michigan
Lisa Gold
Lexie Vineburg
3GMiami
Miami, Florida
Laura Adarve
Caryn Pardo
3GMinnDak
Minnesota and the Dakotas
Meira Besikof
3GNJ
New Jersey
Julie Katz
Melissa Shore
3GNY
New York
Alison Berg
Dave Reckess
3GNV
Nevada
Gil Kahn
Sari Mann
3GPB
Palm Beach, FL
Kelly Warsaw
Lauren Slutsky
3GPhilly
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cindy Silverman
Meghan Stevenson-Krausz
3GPNW
Portland, Oregon
Naomi Derner
Dan Sharp
3GSF
San Francisco, California
Ron Gait
3GDC
Washington DC
AJ Seigel
Rachel Lipman

Inaugural Affiliate Council Representatives 2023-2024

3GAZ
Arizona
Adena Bernstein
3GBMore
Baltimore, Maryland
Alana Snyder
Boston 3G
Boston, Massachusets
Lisa Einstein
3GChi
Chicago, Illinois
Ari Sagett
Dan Thalheimer
3GDC
Washington DC
AJ Seigel
3GLA
Los Angeles, California
Jordanna Gessler
3GMiami
Miami, Florida
Stephanie Rosen
3GNJ
New Jersey
Julie Katz and Melissa Shore
3GNY
New York
Elizabeth Kamens
Dave Reckess
3GPNW
Portland, Oregon
Naomi Derner
3GPhilly
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Stacy Seltzer
Meghan Stevenson-Krausz
3GSF
San Francisco, California
Morgan Blum Schneider

Memory is a complicated thing. It can hurt us, haunt us, but memory can also heal us, and be the knowledge we need to build a better future. Being a part of [a 3G community] means facilitating practices of remembrance that heal ourselves and each other, educate, and repair the world.

-3GNY Community Member