Our Team

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 as a diplomat at the U.S. Department of State within 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, advising Ivanka Trump and leading 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.

Asaf Edelstein | Digital Operations Manager

Asaf has experience across communications, marketing, and operations, working with nonprofits, startups, community organizations, and global brands. His work includes digital communications, content creation, campaign coordination, and CRM management, supporting initiatives in mental health, education, e-commerce, and community-focused spaces.

Originally from Israel, Asaf served in the IDF. He is the grandson of four Auschwitz survivors and has volunteered with Holocaust survivors in Israel. These experiences shape his commitment to meaningful, mission-driven work and to supporting Jewish life through education, communication, and community engagement.

Leanne MacDougall | Marketing and Communications Strategist

Leanne MacDougall has spent over 15 years working in communications in Washington, DC and overseas, mostly with the federal government in stakeholder engagement. Mission-driven, she enjoys contributing to organizations that strive to make the world a better place. Leanne is delighted to have recently joined Living Links to support the mission of expanding community and amplifying Holocaust education.

Katrina Walker | Learning & Development Coordinator

Originally from Cleveland, Katrina 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. She currently calls Washington, DC home.