Simon Wiesenthal Center
Shawn Rodgers is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in communications and journalism. Currently serving as a Media Communications Specialist at the Simon Wiesenthal Center since January 2020, Shawn previously worked as a Freelance Writer for the Jewish Journal from June 2019 to January 2020. Prior to that, a significant tenure at the Jerusalem Post from July 2007 to December 2018 included roles such as Editor of Arts & Entertainment, Editor of Billboard Magazine, and Assistant Editor of Billboard Magazine. Shawn holds a Diploma in Journalism from Mediaworks College and advanced degrees in Marketing Management and English Language and Literature with Economics from the University of Cape Town.
Simon Wiesenthal Center
The Simon Wiesenthal Center is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism, hate and terrorism, promotes human rights and dignity, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust for future generations. With a constituency of over 400,000 households in the United States, it is accredited as an NGO at international organizations including the United Nations, UNESCO, OSCE, Organization of American States (OAS), the Latin American Parliament (PARLATINO) and the Council of Europe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Simon Wiesenthal Center maintains offices in New York, Toronto, Miami, Chicago, Paris, Buenos Aires, and Jerusalem.