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…

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.

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…

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.

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….

Sharon David

Israel Fellow

Originally from Tel Aviv, Israel, Sharon David is the Jewish Agency Israel Fellow at Tulane Hillel. She graduated with a …

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