Board of Trustees

President

Eytan is an executive director at J.P. Morgan, managing relationships with hedge funds and asset managers across New England and Canada. Eytan holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University. He brings strategic leadership and a deep commitment to Jewish education to his role as board president. Eytan lives in Needham with his wife, Krissy, and their children Kobe ’26, Ava ’29 and Tali ‘32.

Executive Vice President and Strategic Facilities Chair

Alison is a practicing artist and founder of Gallery Tempo, a pop-up art gallery concept. A graduate of SAR, she’s passionate about Jewish education and community-building. Her work has been exhibited widely, and she is active in CJP, Jewish Arts Collaborative, and more. Alison lives in Brookline with her husband, Isaac, and their three children: Avery ’22, Penny ’24 and Eloise ’27.

Clerk

Adele is an Engagement Manager in Cortico-X, helping clients improve customer experience. She previously worked at Forrester and co-hosted a CX podcast. Adele was a founding staffer at The David Project and serves on the Zionist House board. She also served on the Winsor School alumnae board.

Nominating Chair

Sydney Schwartz Gross is assistant dean for communications at Boston University’s College of Arts & Sciences. A former journalist, she holds degrees from the University of Chicago and Columbia. Sydney lives in Newton Highlands with her husband, Tal ’95, and their daughters Sally ’26 and Nora ’29. She previously served as co-chair of the Schechter Boston Parent Association.

Finance and Investment Chair

Liran is Chief Product Officer at Lumel, with over 20 years of experience in business strategy and digital transformation. He previously led Jedox Americas and founded TopIT. Liran teaches at BU’s Questrom School of Business and holds a Ph.D. and MBA from Bar-Ilan University. He lives in Newton Centre with his wife, Roni, and their children Gil ’22, Shir ’24 and Or ’29.

Development Co-Chair

Leora is founder and CEO of One28 Strategic Events, bringing over 15 years of experience in fundraising and event strategy. She has led major campaigns and rebrands for Boston nonprofits and holds a master’s in Communication Management from Simmons. Leora lives in West Roxbury with her husband, Ben, their daughters Avie ’30 and Mila, and their dog, Roki.

Development Co-Chair

Jessica ’02 is Vice President of The Krupp Foundation, where she oversees grant-making, administration, and family engagement. She previously managed children’s and community health portfolios at The Klarman Family Foundation and has a background in consulting and program evaluation. A Brandeis and Heller alum, Jess lives in Newton with her husband, Spencer, and their children, Lila ’33 and Jonah.

Governance Chair and
Audit Co-Chair

Melissa is a trusts and estates attorney at Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, and leads the firm’s estate planning department. She advises families on wealth transfers, charitable giving, and probate matters. Melissa is active in professional and philanthropic circles and brings thoughtful leadership to the board. She lives in Newton with her husband, Adam, and daughters Yaira ’26, Ophira ’29 and Yardana ’31.

Audit Co-Chair

Moshe is a tax lawyer specializing in cross-border mergers and acquisitions and IRS appeals. He advises global companies on restructuring, integration, and U.S. tax reform. Moshe lives with his wife, Tovah Day, and their children—Shalev ’24, Adir ’27, and Yatziv ’31.

Rabbi Callman is Associate Rabbi at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley. She was previously at Temple Sinai in Denver. A native of MA, she’s passionate about youth learning and Israel. Jordy lives in Watertown with her husband, son Matan, and dog Rosie.

Simon is a leader in Deloitte’s Customer Strategy practice, helping companies elevate customer experiences. Raised in Dallas and educated at Maryland and Michigan, he’s passionate about Jewish education. He lives in Needham with his wife, Allie, and their son, Asher.

Tony founded Transatlantic Investment Management after a tech career in product strategy. A longtime Newton resident, he’s active at Shaarei Tefillah. He and his wife Julie are parents to three Schechter grads: Zaria ’91, Nadja ’98, and Mia ’03.

Sarah is principal at Baystate Business Brokers, helping clients sell small businesses. She holds a real estate license and CBI designation, and is VP of NEBBA. She lives in Needham with her husband and children, Benji ’26 and Ella ’29.

Owen is CEO of Excel Academy Charter Schools. A former strategy consultant and City School leader, he’s passionate about education equity. An Amherst alum, he lives with his wife, Molly, and sons Richard (Grade 7) and Freddy (Grade 3).

Jennifer is an attorney with deep leadership experience in Jewish organizations including Rashi, Gann, and Gateways. A Tufts and American University alum, she lives in Needham with her husband and their three children

Hagar is the founder of Caterpillar Partners, a consulting firm supporting fundraising and communications in education. She previously led development at Brooke Charter Schools and held leadership roles at Reading Partners, Summer Search, and Jumpstart. A Wesleyan and Stanford alum, she lives in Newton with her husband and two daughters.

Rachel is a former Schechter teacher and children’s author. She taught Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies from 2005–2021 and is the author of Rise Up! Powerful Protests in American History. A Penn alum, she lives in Newton with her husband, David, and their three children, all current Schechter students.

Gene is CEO and co-founder of Lumin Health, a provider of interventional psychiatric care specializing in treatment-resistant depression. He brings deep expertise in strategy, finance, and innovation, shaped by experiences in both the U.S. and Israel. An MIT Sloan alum, Gene lives in Newtonville with his wife, Judith (Schechter ’97), and their children, Maddy ’28 and Lev ’34.

Jessica is Upper School Director at Buckingham Browne & Nichols in Cambridge. She previously spent 18 years at Dana Hall and was the founding Director of College Counseling at what is now Gann Academy. An Amherst and Columbia alum, she lives with her wife, Polly, and their children, Hannah and Mimi (Grade 8).

Solomon is Vice President of Operations at IET Labs and a private college counselor. A Brandeis and BU alum, he joins the board as a senior co-chair of the Schechter Boston Parent Association. Solomon lives in Chestnut Hill with his wife, Morgan, their three children—Aaron ’25, Olivia ’27, and Jesse ’30—and two dogs, Gracie and Chewie.