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Better Communities Board of Directors 2024 - 2025

  • Arielle Nakdimon, President
  • Amy Hammer, Vice President
  • Edo Nakdimon, Technology
  • Lucynda Moore, At-Large
  • Kate Franch, Liaison for NAACP for ReKindle

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Arielle Nakdimon, President

Arielle Nakdimon, President

Arielle Nakdimon, President

  

Arielle Nakdimon is a seasoned nonprofit professional with over a decade of experience. She leads OneNetSpace, an IT company specializing in network security, and Nakdimon Group, a nonprofit consulting firm focused on campaign development and board succession.

Arielle is deeply involved in the Jewish community, having served as President

  

Arielle Nakdimon is a seasoned nonprofit professional with over a decade of experience. She leads OneNetSpace, an IT company specializing in network security, and Nakdimon Group, a nonprofit consulting firm focused on campaign development and board succession.

Arielle is deeply involved in the Jewish community, having served as President of the Greenville Jewish Federation and on the board of Temple of Israel. She also volunteers with Greenville Women Giving, serves on the North Main Community Association Board, and District Reflections Chair on the Greenville PTA Board. 

A strong advocate for Holocaust education and antisemitism prevention, Arielle has partnered with Jewish Federations across the South and led antisemitism workshops through her consulting firm. In 2023, she co-authored the Public-Society Benefit chapter of GivingUSA.

Known for her proactive and effective advocacy, Arielle is married to Edo and has four children. She enjoys reading and hiking and is pursuing her PhD in Holocaust and Genocide with a focus on Antisemitism in Spring 2025.

Amy Hammer, Vice President

Arielle Nakdimon, President

Arielle Nakdimon, President

  

Amy Hammer is a seasoned leader in the Jewish community, passionate about combating hate and raising awareness about antisemitism. She has traveled to Israel with Momentum and envisions fostering dialogue and bridge-building. Amy co-chaired the Detroit Jewish Book Fair from 2002 to 2010, overseeing the event's growth with over 70 author

  

Amy Hammer is a seasoned leader in the Jewish community, passionate about combating hate and raising awareness about antisemitism. She has traveled to Israel with Momentum and envisions fostering dialogue and bridge-building. Amy co-chaired the Detroit Jewish Book Fair from 2002 to 2010, overseeing the event's growth with over 70 authors and 10,000 books, and organizing programs for each author.

Since moving to Greenville in 2010, Amy has actively volunteered, serving as President and Co-President of the Greenville Jewish Federation from 2013 to 2022, promoting Holocaust education and community engagement. She also founded a diabetic education organization in New Jersey, which continues today. In 2022, she relocated to North Carolina with her husband, Ted, and their two doodles, Finn and Ernie.

Our mission

Better Communities Alliance, rooted in Upstate South Carolina and Central North Carolina, stands as a committed front against the alarming rise of antisemitism, hate, and bigotry.


Fueled by a significant surge in antisemitic incidents—highlighted by the ADL's report of a 360% increase in such events within just three months post-October 7th, 2023—our initiative serves as a clarion call for unity and action.


Our mission is to counteract the spread of hatred by fostering educational sessions that encourage tough, yet necessary conversations. These dialogues aim to uphold the values of truth and understanding in a society often besieged by misinformation. Through these efforts, we emphasize the importance of open discourse, advocating for a community that listens, learns, and empathizes.


In Fall 2024, we will launch our local chapters of Rekindle, a project designed to bridge gaps between Black and Jewish communities. This project reflects our broader commitment to combatting all forms of prejudice. Along with our ongoing work, it embodies our belief in the transformative power of education and dialogue in healing divisions.


We invite volunteers, community leaders, advocates, spiritual and religious institutions, and elected officials across Upstate South Carolina and North Carolina to join our cause. Together, we can develop impactful programs that not only address the urgent challenges of antisemitism and hate but also foster a culture of diversity, understanding, and respect.


Your involvement is key. Engage with us to share insights and contribute to a movement aimed at building a society where dialogue prevails, and respect for truth and each other is paramount. Let’s work together to create a community that stands united against hate and bigotry, championing the ideals of education, dialogue, and mutual respect. Join the Better Communities Alliance in this critical mission. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.

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