The USC Shoah Foundation, the organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust and other atrocities, Monday announced the appointment of Melinda Goldrich as chair of its board of councilors.
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Goldrich succeeds Joel Citron, whose term concludes Monday. Goldrich, whose new role is effective beginning Tuesday, currently serves as the board's vice chair and was formally elected to the new role during the institute's June 3 board meeting in New York City.
The foundation's board of councilors is an advisory body that provides guidance to the institute's leadership and staff on the development, evaluation and direction of its programs and resources. As chair, Goldrich will serve as the board's principal partner to the chief executive, working to guide board culture, set priorities and delegate responsibilities to ensure the board and institute achieve their goals, the organization said.
"Melinda brings an unwavering commitment to Holocaust education and remembrance, grounded in deep personal and professional ties to the mission of the USC Shoah Foundation," Dr. Robert J. Williams, chief executive and Finci- Viterbi Chair of the USC Shoah Foundation and UNESCO Chair on Antisemitism and Holocaust Research, said in a statement.
"Her leadership, vision, and dedication to honoring, sharing and building knowledge based on survivor testimony is invaluable as we plan our next chapter," he said.
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