JILL WEINBERG is a passionate preserver for Holocaust education locally, nationally, and around the globe. For over 30 years, Weinberg has led the Midwest Regional Office of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Weinberg’s leadership and the generosity of so many Chicagoans, have been pivotal to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten.

How do you impact your clients? I have a passion and devotion for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Mission that has inspired others to get involved and stay involved. In 2023, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will reach a remarkable milestone of 30 years. I am so proud to have been part of this effort to build and sustain this remarkable institution. I am thrilled that so many others have found this museum to be of such value to their lives and to the world.

Where do you draw inspiration from? I draw inspiration from Holocaust survivors. They’ve taught me so much about resistance and rebuilding, about losing so much, and yet they are able to find beauty in the world and goodness in others. I am also inspired by the young people in our community who take this subject matter so seriously, who didn’t live through this part of history, but yet are doing everything they can to play a role to preserve it.

What advice would you give to future Power Women? Grab the opportunities when they come your way. Follow your passions and be persistent—never giving up is an essential quality.

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