Susan Case DeMari

Since the Spring of 2019, the Buffalo Jewish Federation has proactively responded to the measurable increase in antisemitic behavior and threats against the Jewish community. Under DeMari’s leadership, Federation is committed to mitigating the threat, violence and abhorrent rhetoric faced by the Jewish community and has dedicated financial support for these efforts through raising monies for the Secure Jewish Buffalo Fund. DeMari has assisted in developing a professional security system, to include assisting with the means for target-hardening of facilities and provide training developed exclusively for the community.  She works collaboratively behind-the-scenes with our partners at Federal, State, County and local levels of law enforcement to help Federation be better prepared, more resilient and ready to confront potential threats.  In her current role of Director of Security, DeMari administers a robust security program that provides safety-related services to Jewish organizations, including schools, daycare centers, synagogues, camps, assisted living facilities, and other Jewish facilities. 

Susan DeMari holds a Juris Doctor degree with a focus in Criminal Justice from Syracuse University and is the recipient of the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award.