ADL is pleased to introduce the new Regional Director of the Eastern PA/Southern NJ/DE region, Nancy Baron-Baer.
As Regional Director, Ms. Baron-Baer will lead local efforts to accomplish ADL’s 101-year mission, “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all,” through overseeing education, law enforcement, development, young leadership and community diversity initiatives. She succeeds Barry Morrison, who retired in January after more than 30 years with ADL.
Ms. Baron-Baer brings unique expertise and experience to the position, having spent the last 12 years as Associate Regional Director in Philadelphia, and the last 8 months as Interim Regional Director. In that time, Ms. Baron-Baer has provided guidance and leadership to regional efforts combating anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry. Ms. Baron-Baer has overseen a variety of legislative initiatives, amicus briefs, conferences and projects on civil rights and human relations. She has addressed diverse audiences on topics of prejudice and bigotry, including law enforcement officials, educators and community leaders.
Prior to joining ADL, Ms. Baron-Baer served as the Managing Partner of the Philadelphia Office of the law firms of Eckert Seamans and Connolly Epstein, and was named one of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business.
The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is the world’s leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through programs and services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry.