Bringing Transformative Education to Northern California and Beyond
Hi, I’m Katie Posey, CEO of Ourstory Connections, Inc.
Here I am in Strasbourg, France in October, 2023. My grandfather, a reconnaissance pilot, was shot down during WWII by the Nazis and spent time in a military hospital in this city right before the allies liberated it in November, 1944.
I’ve been passionate about sharing Holocaust stories since childhood. My academic journey—from studying English, French, and Children’s Literature to earning an M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies at Gratz College—has shaped my commitment to combating antisemitism through education and bringing the stories of those who experienced the Holocaust to life.
As a former school librarian, nonprofit founder, and curriculum developer, I empower communities to honor Jewish history, recognize what was lost, and stand against hate in all forms. I believe that by teaching these stories, we inspire empathy, foster resilience, and help build a world where dignity prevails.
Now based in Northern California, I continue to seek new opportunities to share, equip, and inspire others in the urgent work of recognizing antisemitism and preventing future genocides.
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Email us at: Info@ourstoryconnections.com
Email Katie at: Katie@ourstoryconnections.com
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CEO Interviewed about Trip to Israel during 12 Day War, Action News Now,July 2025
Ourstory Connections in the Chico Enterprise Record, January 2025
Ourstory Connections On TV, January 2025
Action News Now attended CEO Katie Posey’s talk on Holocaust Art in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day. As the article mentions, “Dr. Katie Posey was invited to share a thought-provoking presentation on a powerful and often overlooked aspect of Holocaust history: the art created by children and other prisoners in concentration camps and ghettos.”
Ourstory Connections in the Community
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 2024
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day taking place on January 27th, 2024, CEO Dr. Katie Posey presented a program for the second year in row at the Chico Library in Butte County on Sunday, January 21st at 2pm entitled: “Don’t Forget Them: The Spiritual Courage of Jewish Youth During the Holocaust.”
A group of around 42 braved the rain to learn about the courageous stories of Petr Ginz, Helga Pollack, Ela Stein-Weissberger, and Moshe Flinker. We explored the cultural resistance of these children and young adults during the Holocaust through their diary writing and artwork, listened to Holocaust survivor testimony, and all benefited from an engaging and thought-provoking discussion at the end of the talk.
Thank you to all who attended!
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 2023
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27th, 2023, at the Chico Library in Butte County on Sunday, January 29th, CEO Dr. Katie Posey presented the story of The Paper Brigade, a group of Jewish men and women in Vilna, Lithuania who resisted the Nazis by saving valuable Jewish books and artifacts during the Holocaust while risking their lives to do so.
Veteran’s Day 2023
In honor of Veterans Day on November 11th, 2023 CEO Dr. Katie Posey presented a program at the Gridley Library in Butte County called “Living Histories: Jewish American WWII Veterans.” Focusing on two Jewish American World War II Veterans, Alan Moskin and Harry Zaslow, Katie shared portions of their powerful video testimonies of their experiences in wartime as well as post-war Europe. Their stories are impacting and attendees were engaged, made relevant connections with current events, and posed thought-provoking questions about current challenges our communities are facing with rising antisemitism.
Why the name Ourstory Connections?
History is a significant focus of this nonprofit, and history doesn’t just affect the people who experience it, but can have ramifications on generations to come. We chose “Our Story” because the stories of those who experienced the Holocaust and other genocides can also be important for OUR stories, in the present, as we strive to live with courage and innovation in working to prevent future genocides. Sometimes there are connections between my story and your story, and that’s a good thing. Connecting those stories can aid our growing in understanding and care for those around us.