Meet the Team
Lillie Yalowitz
Development Associate
Lillie was born in Chicago and moved to Nashville, TN, with her family at the age of seven. Though raised in the South, she proudly considers herself a Midwesterner with Southern manners.
Erica Golden
Assistant Director
Erica is thrilled to combine her passions for building Jewish community and supporting students in her role as Assistant Director at Tulane Hillel.
Gertrude
Official Office Dog
Gertrude, or Gertie to her friends, is the official office (and unofficial therapy) dog of Tulane Hillel. Known for her shaggy hair and playful personality, she’s a very good girl. Always on the lookout for treats, she loves snuggling, sneaking into classes, charming students
Adina Grossman
Innovation Fellow
Adina, originally from the northern suburbs of Chicago, is beyond excited to be the newest member of the Tulane Hillel team as the Innovation
Sharon David
Israel Fellow
Originally from Tel Aviv, Israel, Sharon David is the Jewish Agency Israel Fellow at Tulane Hillel. She served in…
Julia Mattis
Director of Special Projects
Julia is a community-builder, creative storyteller, and designer with a passion for fostering connection between people to make communities stronger….
Hannah Erbrick
Manager of Jewish Life
An alumna of Tulane University (Class of ‘21), Hannah Erbrick comes back to Tulane Hillel as the Manager of Jewish Life and…
Shelley Freed
Director of Development
As the Director of Development & Leadership Annual Gifts, Shelley leads all fundraising efforts for Tulane Hillel. She is…
Gary Brandt
Executive Director
Gary Brandt is a seasoned outdoorsman, cyclist, and foodie who brings a big smile and growth-oriented approach to all…
Jacob Stroman
Operations Director
As the Operations Director, Jacob oversees day to day operations of the Mintz Center. He serves as a liaison for Tulane Professors and…