As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Holocaust, our community stands together to support the Museum's critical mission. At this time of surging antisemitism, conspiracy theories, and Holocaust distortion, we will defend the truth and bring the timely lessons of this history to new generations beyond our walls and around the globe.
Along with Dinner Chairs Grace Bender and Pamela Kurland & David Marchick, we hope you can join us for an inspiring evening and hear how your support allows us to teach why the Holocaust happened and the importance of confronting antisemitism and hate.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities or contact the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office at midatlanticoutreach@ushmm.org.
Event Leadership
Event Chairs
- Grace Bender
Dinner Co-Chair
Grace Bender, a native Washingtonian, has more than thirty years of experience in public relations, government relations, management, and community volunteer work. Her late husband, Morty, and his late brother, Howard, and the entire Bender family have always been proud of the role their company played in building the Museum.
Mrs. Bender has been active in many nonprofit organizations, from inner-city nonprofits to major cultural institutions, both as a board member and as a committee member. Her work has included program development, fundraising, financial management, and creating special events, as well as chairing galas and balls. She also was instrumental in creating a foundation that serves the metropolitan area.
In the business world, Mrs. Bender worked as a government relations consultant in a law firm, representing corporate and institutional clients on legislative issues. She has also worked for a public relations firm representing local businesses as well as the director of public relations for a hotel. In these positions, she was involved in all aspects of public relations and advertising.
Over the years Mrs. Bender has also worked on numerous national and local political campaigns in various capacities.
Photo: Leigh Vogel for the US Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Pamela Kurland and David Marchick
Dinner Co-Chairs
Pamela Kurland and David Marchick are deeply committed to the Museum's mission to educate future generations regarding the Holocaust and antisemitism.
Marchick was appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, the Museum’s board, by President Obama and reappointed by Presidents Trump and Biden. He is dean of the Kogod School of Business at American University and is a retired senior partner at the Carlyle Group. Kurland recently retired after a career as a senior attorney at the US Department of Health and Human Services and is currently working on a book celebrating our nation's suffragists.
- Host Committee
Jessica Abrahams and Christopher Fleming Michael Abramowitz and Susan Baer Monica and Gavin Abrams Miriam and Sanford K. Ain Lee and Marlene Alexander Lois Alperstein Sherry and Matt Altman Marianna and Brian Ashin Jamie and Joseph Baldinger Florence and Richard Bank Rachelle Bernstecker and Bob Abramson Kim and Bruce Bernstein Bryan and Jackie Blanken Lynn and Wolf Blitzer Sandy Hofberg Bobb Dr. Philip and Faith Bobrow Nancy and Lanny Breuer Alex Brill Shelley and Joseph Brodecki Alan and Nancy Bubes Cyna and Paul Cohen Debra and Ed Cohen Marcella and Neil Cohen Lisa and Bruce Cort Nancy and Marc Duber Amb. Stuart E. Eizenstat Seth Goldman and Julie Farkas Julia Feinstein and Markus Weiss Julianne and Scott Ferber Michael and Cydney Fires Raffi Freedman-Gurspan Sarah and Adam Friedman Gail and Maurice Gaspar Joy and Marc Gerber Laura Ginns and Family Nancy and Dalbert Ginsberg Amy and Edward Godin Julianna Goldman and Michael Gottlieb Neil Gurvitch and Aimee Imundo Beth Heifetz and Glenn Fine Emily Heppen Shelley and Allan Holt Rosalyn Levy Jonas Julie Gribetz Kahn and Daniel Kahn Leana and Marc Katz Kate Linde Kogan and Eli Kogan Nancy Laben and Jonathan Feiger Tammy Glatz Landy and Jonathan Landy Louise Lawrence-Israëls Vladimir and Jolie Lechtman Karen and Bruce Levenson Amy and Jay Leveton Ilana Ron Levey and David Levey Deborah Levy and Richard Hoffman Frederic Levy Sam Lipson and Abigail Weiss Brian and Judy Liss Robin and Jeremy London Jodi and Rodd Macklin Elizabeth Margosches and Don Melman Jennifer Loew Mendelson and Dan Mendelson Aaron David and Lindsay Miller Linda and Sid Moskowitz Alfred Münzer and Joel Wind Honey Nashman Stephanie Nashman and Adam Chmara Melanie Franco Nussdorf Sarah and Jed Nussdorf Bashi and Roger Packer Joy and Ronald Paul Jeffrey Peck and Lisa Vigdor-Peck Julie Polinger and Zach Freidlis Gail and Andrew Quartner Jennifer and Michael Reichbach Barbara and Bert Rein Lisa A. Reiner Alisa and Jacob Rosenberg Jean and Bill Rosenbluth Cinthia and Horacio Rozanski Alisa and Aaron Rulnick Blair and Justin Salon Evelyn Sandground and Bill Perkins Diane and Michael Sapir Caren Schiffman and Todd Cohen Evelyn and Scott Schreiber Jason and Jennifer Schwartz Alexis Shklar Julie Bender Silver and David C. Silver Sharon and David Slotkin Jan Solomon and Ken Simonson Dale and Alan Sorcher Monica and Richard Sussman Susie and Bruce Turnbull Lori and Martin Weinstein Fry and Lea Wernick Jeffrey and Jill Wiener Melanie and Bradley Wine Carolyn and Bill Wolfe Dr. Anita Wolke and Dr. Kenneth Brooks Lauri and Jeff Zell
Thank You to Our National and Regional Partners and Donors
Builders of the Beyond Our Walls Fund Corporate Partners Founders Society Legacy of Light Founders Society National Patrons United States Holocaust Memorial Council Washington Next Generation Board
Mid-Atlantic Regional Office
The Mid-Atlantic regional office serves Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Find out more about past programs and how to contact us.