Director’s Council

BU Hillel’s Director’s Council

The BU Hillel Director’s Council is a diverse group of alumni, parents, and community members, who meet 3 times a year with Executive Director, Rabbi Jevin Eagle to stay informed on the most up-to-date happenings at Hillel and provide their insight, expertise, and advice on the most pressing issues facing BU’s Jewish students today. The council is comprised of passionate people with a variety of professional backgrounds and has a target gift of $5,000 and a minimum gift of $1,000 to join. Contact Ethan Sobel (esobel@bu.edu) for more information.

Pete Bernard (ENG ’88)

Pete Bernard spent 14 in Silicon Valley and 18 years at Microsoft pushing the envelope of edge computing products, services, and communities. He holds seven patents in security, imaging, smart wearables, and music streaming. He has been deeply involved in non-profits in the Seattle area for over a decade as well as a long-time supporter of mentorship programs at Boston University. He has been leading the EDGE AI Foundation since April of 2024.

Marcelo Blay is the founder and CEO of Minuto Seguros. He has worked in the insurance market for 30 years. He worked in the Automobile and Health sectors at Porto Seguro, was Vice President (COO) of Itau Seguros, and a member of the Tempo board. In 2010, Blay launched Minuto Seguros, a pioneer brokerage company and leader in Brazil’s online insurance sales. Blay holds a degree in Engineering from Escola de Engenharia Maua with an MBA in Finance from FGV and specialization from Columbia University (NY). He was Vice President of the Insurance Companies’ Union, Vice President of the Fraud Prevention Commission of the Federation of Insurance Companies, and is currently the Coordinator of the Innovation Committee of the Insurance Brokers Union of São Paulo, along with being a member of the Insurance Regulator (SUSEP) Insurtech and Innovation Commission. Blay is a member of the Deliberative Council of the Hospital Israelita Brasileiro Albert Einstein and has been involved with several Jewish organizations for more than 30 years.

Jerry Davidson (CAS ’76) is a former vice president at Fidelity Investments in Boston, where he worked in the Treasurer’s Office for the Fidelity Funds.  Jerry has over 30 years of experience in financial services, principally in the mutual fund industry, in areas involving internal controls and internal audit, compliance, systems development and consulting.  He has served on leadership roles on several boards include Pierce School Extended Day Program in Brookline, MA, Temple Israel of Boston, and Brookline Community Foundation in Brookline, MA.  After graduating from Boston University with a BA in Economics, Jerry obtained a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Pittsburgh and also a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Michigan.Most recently, he worked the past 7 years as a part-time Product Specialist at Apple in Chestnut Hill, MA, where enjoyed his semi-retirement developing customer and technology skills.

Daniel Waldman has been an entrepreneur since graduating from George Washington University in 1977.  He went on to earn his MBA at the University of Pittsburgh.  He is originally from Pittsburgh where he was involved in the retail furniture industry and nursing home industry. Since 1996, Dan has lived in the Boston area with his wife and two daughters.  He operates his own commercial real estate brokerage firm, Waldman & Associates, and is active in many Jewish causes. Dan is a member of Temple Beth David synagogue in Westwood, MA.

David C. Weinstein (CAS ’72) is CEO of Write the World, a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, founded at Harvard University. Through his leadership, Write the
World has grown into the preeminent global online community for teenage writing,
helping teenagers develop the writing competence and confidence essential for
success in school, career, and life.
David was Chief of Administration at Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s
leading asset managers, overseeing the legal, human resources, real estate,
compliance, security, audit, and accounting functions. With a passion for education, David has served as a trustee of Harvard Hillel, Temple Emanuel (Newton, MA), Boston College, Bryant University, Belmont Hill School, Fessenden School, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Foundation, the U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society, and other national and community-based
nonprofit boards. David is an elected Member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. He is a
graduate of Boston University (CAS’72) and Boston College Law School.