Meet Our Team

Bari Rogoff | CEO

Bari Rogoff is the descendant of two Holocaust survivors who have guided her lifelong commitment to tikkun olam. Bari has served in leadership roles at the highest levels of government and the nonprofit sector. As CEO, her expertise in strategic planning, building partnerships, and scaling organizations will be instrumental as Living Links expands its reach and deepens its impact.

Before joining Living Links, Bari served as a diplomat at the U.S Department of State within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Prior, she served in the White House 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 her government service, Bari held roles at prestigious 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 work in Kenya and leading Birthright Israel trips.

Bari holds a 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.

Mollie Bowman | Managing Director

A grandchild of Auschwitz survivors, Mollie’s 3G legacy has influenced her career in public service. Prior to Living Links, Mollie was the chief of staff and director of external affairs for More Perfect, a coalition of presidential foundations and 100+ nonprofit organizations dedicated to securing America's democratic future.

Mollie has helped build Living Links from its early stages and is central to our ongoing partnership with the USC Shoah Foundation. Her focus is on meeting three core programmatic goals: advancing the 3G movement nationwide, developing educational programming and partnerships, and supporting 3G networks in responding to events that impact targets of hate and bigotry.

Mollie holds a B.A. in political communication and a M.A. in public affairs from the George Washington University where she is a former member of the Board of Trustees. She lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Oliver.

Asaf Edelstein | Digital Systems Coordinator

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.

Kim Karam | Head of Learning and Development

Kim is the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor on her maternal side and was born and raised in South Africa. Her family history has inspired her commitment to education and remembrance, including volunteering at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia and a Master of Science in Communication from Syracuse University.

She began her career in entertainment production before moving into the education technology sector. Since 2015, she has worked in online education startups, building and scaling digital learning platforms that expand access and improve outcomes. Kim brings experience driving organizational change and leading teams through periods of transition.

Her journey has taken her from South Africa to Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and New York City, and back to Atlanta, where she is grateful to be closer to family. She is fortunate to speak daily with her grandmother, who now lives in Israel, and is honored to be part of a community that empowers others to share their family stories.

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.

Chen Shterenbach | Community Outreach and Engagement Manager

Chen Shterenbach is an experienced educator and nonprofit leader with a deep and personal commitment to Holocaust education, Jewish history, and community engagement. As the son of a Holocaust survivor, Chen understands firsthand the profound responsibility of preserving memory and ensuring that the Holocaust remain relevant for future generations. With over eight years of experience designing and leading impactful educational programs, he brings a learner-centered, values-driven approach to teaching about the Holocaust and its enduring moral and civic implications.

Holding a B.A., M.B.A., and M.A., Chen combines strong academic grounding with strategic leadership and operational expertise. Throughout his career, he has led large-scale events and programs that engaged elected officials, mayors, university presidents, superintendents, law enforcement leaders, and interfaith partners, building bridges across communities and strengthening collective responses to antisemitism and hate. Passionate about preserving testimony, combating antisemitism, and fostering moral responsibility, Chen believes Holocaust education is essential to cultivating empathy, resilience, and a more just society.

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.