Meet Our Team
Annie Weinberg, Executive DirectorAnnie Weinberg is honored to be the next Executive Director of the Brody Jewish Center, Hillel at the University of Virginia. As Executive Director, Annie looks forward to furthering the Brody Jewish Center’s mission to empower the next generation of Jewish young adults. Over her five years of experience at UVA Hillel, Annie has created leadership development programs, led educational courses, completely re-imagined the First Year WaJew experience, and had countless coffee meetings with students from across UVA. Day to day you’ll find her on the Corner meeting interns for coffee, in Clem Library for her weekly Kvetch&Kvell sessions with students, coaching and mentoring our early-career professionals, or on the Lawn handing out bagels every Wednesday (best day of the week)! Annie has the experience and passion to lead the Brody Jewish Center to new heights, and takes over as Executive Director at a moment where her ability to connect with students and alumni will have a lasting impact on UVA’s Jewish community.
Annie joined the Brody Jewish Center team as a Development Associate in 2019 after graduating from the University of Virginia with a B.S.Ed in Youth & Social Innovation and a B.A. in Psychology. After completing the Springboard Innovation Fellowship and earning a Master's degree in Nonprofit Studies from the University of Richmond in 2022, Annie continued her work at the BJC as the Director of Jewish Student Life before serving as Assistant Director and Co-Managing Director during the 2023-2024 school year. She is passionate about the nonprofit sector, fostering healthy workplace culture, building community among young adults, and empowering college students to grow personally and professionally. Annie considers herself an expert on finding the hidden gems of Charlottesville and good coffee wherever her travels take her. She spends her free time traveling around the world and visiting her countless close friends across the country. Annie sat on the Board of the Rudlin Torah Academy in Richmond from 2022-2024, where she attended Jewish day school for 9 years, and is an active alumna and volunteer with BBYO. Reach out to Annie at [email protected] |
Truman Brody-Boyd, Associate DirectorTruman is incredibly excited to be working as the BJC's Associate Director. Truman graduated from UVA in 2019 with B.A.s in Genocide Studies and Middle Eastern Studies, and spent many, many hours at the BJC while a student. He began his career as a Social Justice Fellow at Boston University’s Hillel before returning to UVA to work in their Advancement office. Truman served as a Bicentennial Ambassador, and then an Assistant Director of Development at the School of Engineering before joining the BJC team. He finds meaning in harnessing parents, alumni, and community member energy and resources to support the mission and the work of the BJC.
Truman is a lifelong lover of the study of history, and in his free time can be found reading, exploring with friends, hanging with his cat Antilles, cheering on the Hoos (as any former CavMan must do!), or rolling dice for Dungeons and Dragons or another tabletop game at the game store he co-owns on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall. He is currently working on a Master's in Higher Education Administration through the University of Virginia. Get in touch with Truman: [email protected] |
Orr Grosman, Director of Israel Engagement & Global Jewish ExperienceOrr joins the Brody Jewish Center as the Director of Israel Engagement & Global Jewish Experience beginning in the Fall of 2024! He is a former emissary that specializes in community building, educational program development, mentoring, and empowering young adults.
Orr’s mission is to support university students and help them explore their identities and develop themselves personally and professionally, through creating meaningful dialogues between people of all religions, social, ethnic, and political backgrounds. Orr spent 2 years as the Israeli emissary to Boston University Hillel where he fostered relationships and successfully created meaningful programs to engage students with Israel. He then moved to establish the Israel educational foundations at the Triad Hillels of North Carolina before continuing his Hillel work in Israel as the Director of Hillel Tel Aviv. Originally from a Moshav near Jerusalem, Orr also participated in Habonim Dror UK Israel tour, and Taglit Chile, led a summer camp in RSY UK, and is an alum of StandWithUs’s Emerson program at Tel Aviv University. Orr holds a double degree in Social Sciences and Humanities from Tel Aviv University and is currently enrolled in the iCenter’s Graduate program in Israel Education at George Washington University. You can get in touch with Orr at [email protected] |
Olivia Sullivan, Engagement AssociateOlivia is thrilled to continue her word at the Brody Jewish Center as an Engagement Associate! Olivia graduated from James Madison University (Go Dukes!) in May 2023 with a B.S. in Communications Studies and a concentration in Public Relationships. Throughout her college career, she also pursued a minor in Philosophy as an academic interest of hers.
Olivia originally grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and is a huge Baltimore sports fan. She loves connecting with others, especially learning about different cultures and can't wait to move to Charlottesville. Olivia enjoys traveling, playing with her dog Tucker, hiking, and she has a major sweet tooth. She can often be found hunting for the best coffee shops in the area. You can reach Olivia at [email protected] |
Charlie Cohen, Jewish Life CoordinatorCharlie is excited to start his position at the Brody Jewish Center as a Jewish Life Coordinator, where he’ll focus on engaging students though conversations about Jewish identity and experience, Jewish rituals, education opportunities, and holiday programming. He’ll also assist the student engagement and program cohorts with their efforts.
Charlie graduated from Reichman University in 2023 with a B.A. in Government from the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy with a cluster in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security. Throughout his college career, he also completed his supplementary studies in the Middle East. Charlie originally grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and is a huge University of Nebraska-Lincoln Football fan. He loves documentaries, especially learning about different historical events and can’t wait to move to Charlottesville. He enjoys cooking, walking outside, and spending time with family and friends, and can’t wait to join the BJC! Contact Charlie at [email protected] |
Ashley Nalven, Marketing and Development ManagerAshley Nalven (she/her) is thrilled to be a part of the UVA community! She grew up in Indialantic, Florida, and graduated from Florida Atlantic University (go owls!) with a degree in Sociology in 2017. She spent the year following graduation teaching English in Israel. The next three years were spent working as UMass Hillel’s Senior IACT Coordinator, helping students foster meaningful relationships with Israel and Judaism. After a short stop in corporate HR, she is thrilled to be back in the Jewish non-profit world! She is excited to be starting a new chapter with Hillel International, where she supports Hillel at Virginia Tech, Oregon Hillel, and the Brody Jewish Center with their grassroots fundraising efforts. In her free time, you can find Ashley exploring new towns, making lavender syrup for her iced oat milk lattes, hammocking with a good book, or petting a nearby dog.
Ashley can be reached at [email protected] |