Staff - Brody Jewish Center-University of Virginia - BRODY JEWISH CENTER

Meet Our Team

Annie Weinberg, Executive Director

Annie 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 Director

Truman 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 Monty, 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 Experience

Orr 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, Director of Engagement

Olivia is thrilled to continue her work at the Brody Jewish Center as Direct of Engagement! 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]

Emily Kesser, Springboard Innovation Fellow

Emily (she/her) is thrilled to begin her role at the Brody Jewish Center as the Springboard Innovation Fellow. She is a recent graduate of the University of Virginia (Wahoowa!) with a degree in Cognitive Science and a minor in Religious Studies with a focus on Judaism. She is excited to give back to the community that played such a meaningful role in her college experience.

Emily looks forward to supporting students in their Jewish journeys and creating welcoming, engaging spaces at Hillel. She deeply admires the Brody Jewish Center’s student-led, staff-supported model and is eager to help more students connect, grow, and explore their identities in a way that feels authentic to them.

In her free time, Emily enjoys exploring Charlottesville, spending time with friends and her dog Bader, going to concerts, and is an avid fan of Kvetch and Kvell.

Contact Emily for a coffee or with a question at [email protected]

Jamie Aaron, Campus Marketing and Development Manager

Jamie Aaron (she/her) is a Campus Marketing and Development Manager at Hillel International, where she supports three campus Hillels across the country with grassroots fundraising, strategic communications, and digital marketing. Jamie brings over a decade of experience in Jewish communal leadership, communications, and development. Most recently, Jamie was the Assistant Director at Towson University Hillel, where she played a key role in expanding the organization’s campus and community presence. Jamie is excited to be supporting WaJews through the Brody Jewish Center!

A native of Montgomery County, Maryland, Jamie is an alumna of the College of Charleston, where she earned her B.A. in History and Historic Preservation. She is passionate about using storytelling, relationship-building, and strategic outreach to strengthen Jewish life and foster meaningful connections across generations. Jamie is currently working on her master’s degree in Jewish Studies, Education and Communal Leadership at Towson University. When she’s not working or studying, you can find Jamie curled up with a good book, cheering on the Orioles, Commanders, and Capitals, or spending time with her friends and family.

You can reach Jamie at [email protected].

Stephanie McGuire, Operations Manager

Stephanie McGuire (She/her) is delighted to begin her position as Operations Manager of the Brody Jewish Center, Hillel, at the University of Virginia. She is excited to use her extensive administrative experience and Jack-of-All-Trades know-how to support the BJC staff and improve operation procedures for the BJC building.

Stephanie earned her B.A. in Studio Art/Anthropology (2007) and M.A. in Higher Education-Student Affairs at the University of Virginia (2013). Double Hoo! She began her career at UVa's library system catalogued for 4 years to digitize their library collection. Over the next 3 years, she worked as an archeologist and accumulated administrative experience. Stephanie returned to UVa to get her M.A. and was hired as Executive Assistant to the Director of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA). Her other professional work experience includes Archeological Survey and Excavation, Hospital Patient Registration, and Luxury Travel Concierge.

Stephanie enjoys collecting artwork from her travels and local artists, baking sweet treats she often brings to the office, and painting or cross-stitching when the creative mood strikes. She lives with her ginormous Great Pyrenees/Newfoundland, Pansy, north of town. Videos and podcasts about Religion, Archeology, Ancient History, Linguistics, Folklore, and mythology are "her jam." And yes, she does know the phrase "That's my jam" dates her considerably.

Feel free to reach out to Stephanie at [email protected]