2021 Bearing Witness Magazine

Dr. Milton and Gail Klein

Gary and Sunni Markowitz

Gail Klein | 2015 - 2016

Gary Markowitz was instrumental in identifying and negotiating the temporary site location for HMH on Kirby Drive. The $54 million expansion and endowment campaign went public with a $15 million dollar gift from Lester, z”l and Sue Smith and 300 attended the Groundbreaking for the new Holocaust Museum Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Campus. While Markowitz was Board Chair, The Butterfly Project debuted at the UN with 80 guests from Houston. Gary Markowitz | 2016 - 2018

Under Gail Klein’s leadership, The Butterfly Project’s 20 th Anniversary Book’s publication was completed which highlighted 100 of the most impactful butterflies from the Museum’s 2 million plus collection. The Butterfly Project’s traveling cases were also conceived and distributed during the 20 th Anniversary year throughout the City of Houston in high visibility public spaces. The project was bilingual in Spanish and English, expanding the Museum’s outreach to new communities. Gail was also instrumental in the rededication of the Danish Rescue Boat during her time as Board Chair.

Photos by Gittings

Joy and Benjamin Warren

Carl Josehart and Sam Jacobson

During Benjamin Warren’s tenure as Board Chair, the $54 million expansion and endowment campaign was completed. The Grand Reopening of Holocaust Museum Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Campus was held on June 15, 2019 with 2,000 attendees. The expanded, bilingual Museum was opened to the public on June 22, 2019 to positive reviews and national media coverage. HMH also introduced a new logo and branding. Benjamin Warren | 2018 - 2020

As Board Chair, Carl Josehart was instrumental in solidifying financial resources for the Museum to make up for economic loss associated with COVID-19. During his tenure, the Museum pivoted to hosting virtual and hybrid programming that kept HMH relevant and accessible. Josehart also encouraged further diversification of the Board of Trustees to expand HMH’s community outreach. Carl Josehart | 2020 - 2022

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