Staff
Morgan Blum Schneider, MA
Director
Morgan has been an instrumental leader in the development and success of the JFCS Holocaust Center in San Francisco since 2005. As Director, she leads a team that inspires students, teachers, and individuals annually to be socially responsible and morally courageous citizens. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Clark University (2002) in history, with a concentration in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, she went to Deakin University in Australia where she focused her MA thesis on the forced removal of Aboriginal children as a case of genocide. A staunch advocate for innovative and interactive Holocaust education, Morgan has published articles and appeared in the press on topics such as the patterns of genocide, best practices for teaching the Holocaust, and the future of Holocaust education in the post-survivor era. Morgan is deeply invested in the California education system. She often serves as an advisor to school districts, California legislators, and civic leaders on Holocaust and genocide education, confronting antisemitism, and best practices for teaching the Holocaust. She is currently on the advisory board of the Genocide Education Project.
Beth B. Cohen, PhD
Director of Education
Beth B. Cohen brings decades of experience as a historian and educator to her role as the Director of Education at the JFCS Holocaust Center. Her PhD in Holocaust history (Clark University’s Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies) and her master’s degree in education (Harvard University) combine her lifelong commitment to and belief in the transformative power of Holocaust and genocide education. Beth is the author of two books on survivors’ postwar experiences and how they adapted to life in the aftermath of trauma. She has also been a consultant to documentary films, educational organizations, and museums. Most recently, she developed a permanent exhibit on the Holocaust for the United Nations headquarters. Throughout her years of teaching, she encourages students of all ages to think critically about history and human behavior, and raise questions, especially those for which there are no easy answers. During the current climate of rising antisemitism and hate crimes, Beth is eager to collaborate through her role with the JFCS Holocaust Center with educators and their students to address these challenges confronting us.
Patrick Dunne
Office Manager
Patrick is the Office Manager for 2245 Post Street, working with both the Holocaust Center and YouthFirst departments of JFCS. He graduated in 2014 with a B.A. in Business Administration and a minor in Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu. Before joining JFCS, he worked in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, and is currently studying Project Management to further improve his skills. Patrick believes in the mission of the Holocaust Center—that education can create a more empathetic society—and is excited to bring his passion for social justice to his work at JFCS. In his spare time, Patrick loves exercising, attending concerts, spending time with dogs, and playing games.
Ron Glait, MEd
Director of Community Education
Ron Glait brings a deeply personal commitment to Holocaust education as the Director of Community Education at the JFCS Holocaust Center. As the grandchild of Holocaust survivors, he is dedicated to preserving his family’s legacy and ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust endure. He holds a Master of Education from The Kibbutzim College of Education in Tel Aviv, where his research explored the intersection of collective and personal memory in second- and third-generation survivors. With over a decade of experience in education and program management, Ron is eager to lead community programs and create transformative educational experiences that engage diverse audiences with Jewish history, culture, and art. He strives to foster dialogue about history and culture. Previously, at The Contemporary Jewish Museum, he developed and implemented educational programs, including guided tours, university courses, and virtual learning that reached global audiences. Ron is a passionate advocate for Holocaust and Genocide education. In the face of rising antisemitism and hate crimes, he remains committed to leveraging education and community engagement to confront these challenges
Rebecca (Becky) Hausammann
Associate Director
Joining the JFCS Holocaust Center in 2022 as the Associate Director, Becky brings educational and operational expertise to the team. She is passionate about expanding the work of the JFCS Holocaust Center – and advancing Holocaust and genocide education throughout the state of California – as an important response to rising acts of antisemitism, racism, and hate. Deeply steeped in schools, systemic change, and the needs of students and teachers, Becky brings a strong practitioner and systems-awareness lens to her work which guides her approach to providing operational and strategic leadership. Becky has served as a leader in education for more than twenty years as an English teacher, school administrator, and in the nonprofit sector, most recently with PBLWorks where she coached school leaders to equitably implement and scale project based learning and managed one of the premier professional development consulting teams in the country. A graduate of University of California at Berkeley, Becky holds a Masters of Education from Stanford University, with credentials in Education Leadership and Secondary Teaching.
Joe Hayes
Administrator
As Administrator, Joe is responsible for oversight of non-programmatic operating activities. He is also working across the team on the planned expansion of the Holocaust Center to increase its nationally recognized programming and the statewide response to rising antisemitic incidents. With prior roles in non-profit management at The Contemporary Jewish Museum (The CJM), REDF, Climate Leadership Initiative and The Nature Conservancy, Joe brings leadership experience to the quickly expanding team and a passion to inspire empathy and action in future generations. Joe is a graduate of Skidmore College, with a dual degree in English and History.
Lindsay Marcus
Education Program Coordinator
Lindsay brings over ten years of experience as an educator to her role as Education Program Coordinator. A fervent believer in the power of Holocaust and genocide education to inspire empathy and positive social change, Lindsay is eager to strengthen the engagement of California students, teachers, and community members through meaningful educational programming as a vital response to rising acts of antisemitism and hate. In her teaching, Lindsay challenges students to reflect on history, and engage critically with the world around them. She is passionate about cultivating advocates for acceptance through awareness, knowledge, shared perspective, and testimony.
Simone Miller
Marketing Manager
As Marketing Manager at the JFCS Holocaust Center, Simone brings a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set to her role. Prior to joining JFCS, she founded a successful catering company, taught popular cooking classes, and published three cookbooks. Throughout her career, Simone has consistently woven the threads of education and advocacy for social justice. Her commitment to these principles is deeply rooted, and she continues to make a meaningful impact by incorporating them into her professional endeavors. As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Simone’s personal connection to the Holocaust drives her passion for preserving the memory of lives lost and fostering empathy and action in others.
Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet, LCSW
Education Specialist
Gloria, a seasoned Clinical Social Worker with 40+ years of experience, is a co-founder of My Digital TAT2, a Bay Area Non-Profit. She’s dedicated to promoting critical thinking and ethical online behavior among children and families. Gloria, a second-generation presenter, co-authored “It Rained Warm Bread: Moishe Moskowitz’s Story of Hope,” a book on her father’s Holocaust experience, winning accolades like the Kirkus Best Books and Parents’ Choice Gold Award. Passionate about educating youth on Holocaust history, Gloria joins the Holocaust Center Team to ensure its lessons endure against social cruelty, hate, antisemitism, and racism, both online and off.
Andrew Roth, MA
Manager of Library and Archives
After many years in the publishing industry, Andrew changed career paths and completed a Master’s Degree in Archives and Records Administration at San Jose State University in 2021. At the JFCS Holocaust Center, he has been able to combine his interest in Jewish and German history with his passion for books and primary sources. He is the author of the “Goldapple Guide to Jewish Berlin” and “The Opposite of Treason,” the story of the anti-Nazi figure Helmut Hirsch.
Stacey Saady, MFA, MA
Curriculum Specialist
Stacey brings over 20 years of experience as a public school and post-secondary educator and curriculum developer to her role as Curriculum Specialist at the JFCS Holocaust Center. She has served as a member of the JFCS Educator Leadership Council and as a cohort teacher in the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education since its inception. Stacey has engaged in prestigious professional development programs, including the International Conference for Educators at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem and the Echoes & Reflections Educational Journey Through Poland. With an MFA in Creative Writing and a Master’s in Literature focusing on War Trauma, Stacey is dedicated to creating engaging, impactful educational resources that foster awareness, empathy, and critical thinking. Passionate about Holocaust and genocide education and combatting antisemitism, Stacey is committed to advancing the JFCS Holocaust Center’s mission and supporting meaningful Holocaust and genocide education initiatives.