Leadership

Our Leadership

The center is led by a dedicated team committed to honoring the memory of the Holocaust and educating the community about its enduring lessons. Under the guidance of the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, the leadership combines expertise in historical preservation, education, and community outreach. Their collective vision is to create a space commemorating the past and inspiring visitors to stand against hatred and bigotry, fostering a more compassionate and just society.

  • Steve Hilton

    Project Chair

  • Talli Dippold

    Executive Director

  • Rabbi Jeffrey Schesnol

    Project Manager

  • Frank Jacobson

    Management Consultant and Capital Campaign Director

The Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center is led by a dedicated team deeply committed to honoring the memory of the Holocaust and educating the community about its enduring lessons. Under the guidance of the Arizona Jewish Historical Society (AZJHS), the leadership combines a wealth of expertise in historical preservation, education, and community outreach. This multidisciplinary team includes historians, educators, curators, and community leaders who share a common passion for making a meaningful impact.

HFHEC Project Management Committee

Steve Hilton, Project Chair
Rick Naimark, AZJHS Board Executive VP
Stu Siefer, AZJHS VP Board, Building Committee Co-Chair
Ross Robb, AZJHS Board Member, Building Committee Co-Chair
Talli Dippold, Executive Director, TDippold@azjhs.org
Rabbi Jeffrey Schesnol. HFHEC Project Manager, JSchesnol@azjhs.org
Sheryl Bronkesh, Content Committee Chair, Immediate Past President, Phoenix Holocaust Association
Alisa Chatinsky, AZJHS Interim Executive Director ExecDir@azjhs.org
Frank Jacobson, Management Consultant/Capital Campaign Director, FJacobson@azjhs.org

HFHEC Oversight Committee

Rick Naimark, Chair, AZJHS Board EVP
Steve Hilton, Project Chair
Mark Sendrow, AZJHS VP/Communications & Outreach
Steven Schwarz, Founding Partner, ViaWest Group
Jason Morris, Attorney, Partner, Withey Morris Baugh PLC
Adena Bernstein, Assistant Attorney General for State of Arizona

Collaboration and Partnerships

We are committed to developing a comprehensive approach to partnerships and programming that aligns with our mission and the role of the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center in the community. By collaborating with other organizations, we can provide a diverse range of programming and reach a wider audience beyond our facility. Through these partnerships, we can build new relationships, open new doors, and strengthen our shared values and interests. If you are part of an organization or know of one that could benefit from a collaborative partnership, please contact Jeffrey Schesnol, Associate Director, at jschesnol@azjhs.org.