President Obama Announces New Appointee to United States Holocaust Memorial Council

WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individual as a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

Cindy Simon-Skjodt is the Chairman and Founder of the Samerian Foundation, Inc., a position she has held since 2003.  Ms. Simon-Skjodt is also Chair of the Central Indiana Community Foundation and Vice Chair of the Pacers Foundation, positions she has held since 2014 and 2011 respectively.  She serves on the Board of Directors of Riley’s Hospital for Children Foundation, Indiana University Foundation, Coalition for Homelessness Intervention & Prevention, and the Advisory Board for Schools on Wheels – Indianapolis.  In 2014, she was named Leading Philanthropist of the Year by Indiana University.  Ms. Simon Skjodt received a B.A. from Indiana University and an M.S. from Butler University.