Board of Directors
Mai Amalie Bak
Pamela Cowan
Beth Lane
Jen Lane Landolt
Meg Roth
Jen Skok
Natalie Toppino
Advisory Board
Ken Fischer
Patti Askwith Kenner
The Weber Family Arts Foundation was established in March 2023, with the purpose of combatting antisemitism and hate by driving awareness, engagement and activism through the arts. Across a variety of creative mediums, we support artists in developing and producing meaningful work that inspires critical thought, compassion and empathy. Crucially, The Weber Family Arts Foundation supports art that focuses on stories of hope, selflessness and true humanity.
The Weber Family Arts Foundation’s mission is to foster empathy and understanding through the arts. It honors the legacy of Alexander & Lina Weber, their seven children and the extraordinarily selfless strangers who aided them in surviving the Holocaust over seven decades ago.
The documentary feature film UnBroken, which tells the survival story of the seven Weber siblings, is The Weber Family Arts Foundation’s first project. Developed in partnership with Journeys in Film, the UnBroken Learning Guide aligns with national and state education standards, including Common Core State Standards (ELA/Literacy), the C3 Framework for Social Studies and National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) standards. We are actively seeking mission-aligned sponsors to underwrite our Educators Toolkit, ensuring these vital resources reach classrooms nationwide at no cost—using the arts to inspire moral courage, civic responsibility and the importance of choosing to be an upstander in the face of injustice.
Mai Amalie Bak
Secretary
Mai Amalie Bak is a writer and producer with a lifelong love for storytelling of all kinds. Originally from Copenhagen, Denmark, Mai's international upbringing led her to pursue a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon, followed by her MFA in Film & Television Producing program at Chapman University in California. She is currently a producer at AVdesign, a production company in Billund, Denmark.
Pamela Cowan
Board Member
Pam is a nuclear energy executive with over 30 years of leadership experience. She most recently led major divisions at Westinghouse and Holtec, overseeing operations, decommissioning and regulatory strategy involving over $4B in trust funds. A licensed senior reactor operator, Pam also held key roles at NEI, Exelon, AEP and PSEG. She holds engineering degrees from Georgia Tech and Drexel and actively supports Women in Nuclear, STEM education and industry boards. Pam has worked closely with the NRC, DOE and Congress to shape nuclear policy and innovation. Pam has also served on advisory boards for EPRI and Delaware Valley Science Fairs.
Jen lane Landolt
Treasurer
After a 30+ year career in corporate marketing, specializing in brand management, children’s entertainment and partnerships, Jen now channels her skills into philanthropy and activism. Since 2022, she has chaired the Partners In Health Women’s Alliance of Chicago, helping raise $15 million to support women and children in underserved communities. Her advocacy has taken her to Rwanda and Sierra Leone. Jen also volunteers with Ronald McDonald House at Lurie Children’s Hospital. She, along with her husband, Mark Landolt, are Executive Producers of UnBroken. A passionate disability rights advocate, Jen volunteers with Challenge Aspen’s adaptive ski program. Jen and Mark have two children, enjoy adventure travel, hiking, pickleball, cooking and time with extended family.
Beth Lane
President
Beth is the award-winning writer, director and producer of UnBroken, a feature documentary that chronicles the extraordinary true story of the Weber siblings — seven Jewish children who survived Nazi Germany after their mother was taken to Auschwitz. The film premiered on Netflix on Holocaust Remembrance Day and reached the platform's Top 10 within 24 hours of its release. UnBroken has screened in more than 70 cities worldwide, earned Best Documentary Premiere at its World Premiere at the Heartland International Film Festival, and received the Silver Anthem Award for Human & Civil Rights in Documentary Film among several audience awards. Beth also co-produced the LGBTQ+ short film Romeo and Julio.
She has curated and served on panels and juries focused on film, human rights and social impact, and hosted more than 40 episodes of her Instagram Live podcast, Banter with Beth, featuring conversations with artists, activists and thought leaders.
Beth has served on the Women's Council of The Children's Burn Foundation since 2010. She is the founder and President of the Weber Family Arts Foundation, of which UnBroken is the Foundation's inaugural project and the cornerstone of its expanding impact initiatives.
Beth is based in Los Angeles and Ojai, California.
Meg Roth
Board Member
Meg Roth is a dedicated advocate for social impact and a proud board member of the Weber Family Arts Foundation, where she supports the feature documentary film, UnBroken. A graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Meg is deeply committed to raising awareness and support for causes close to her heart, including Lyme disease research through the Lyme Project and broader Mental Health Awareness. She actively highlights meaningful fundraising opportunities and uses her voice to champion change.
Jen Skok
Board Member
Jen Skok is a seasoned marketing executive and philanthropic leader with a longstanding commitment to children’s health, education and community impact. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Arizona and began her professional career as an Account Executive at Pepperidge Farm, where she oversaw sales and marketing strategy for the brand across Jewel Food Stores.
Jen currently serves on the Children’s Research Fund Board of Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, supporting one of the nation’s leading pediatric research institutions. Her dedication to education includes years of leadership and volunteer service at Francis W. Parker School, as well as ongoing involvement with the University of Southern California as a member of the Parent Leadership Committee, where all three of her children are alumni.
Based in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Jen brings strategic insight, governance experience and a deep commitment to mission-driven organizations focused on long-term impact.
Natalie Toppino
Board Member
Natalie Toppino is a Los Angeles-based film editor with a passion for storytelling and impactful narratives. She earned her BA in Cinema & Media Studies from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts in 2017 and has worked full-time in the field since. Her recent feature credits include I Love You Forever (SXSW), Stealing Pulp Fiction (Newport Beach), Adult Best Friends (Tribeca) and UnBroken (Documentary). She also edited the award-winning short Lady Parts and the popular mini-series Eighty-Sixed. Outside of film, Natalie works with clients like HBO Max, Vogue and JLO Beauty on branded content and advocacy campaigns.
The Weber Family Arts Foundation
P.O. Box 573
Ojai, CA 93024
EIN: 92-1397432
