Our Team

Gary Brandt

Executive Director

Gary Brandt is a seasoned outdoorsman, cyclist, and foodie who brings a big smile and growth-oriented approach to all…

Shelley Freed

Director of Development

As the Director of Development & Leadership Annual Gifts, Shelley leads all fundraising efforts for Tulane Hillel. She is…

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…

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…

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….

Will Sherman

Manager of Student Engagement

As the Manager of Student Engagement, Will fosters student development through the leadership of the Tulane Jewish Leaders Mentorship program and the supervision of Tulane Hillel’s Service Engagement Interns…

Sharon David

Israel Fellow

Originally from Tel Aviv, Israel, Sharon David is the Jewish Agency Israel Fellow at Tulane Hillel. She served in…

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

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

Student Interns