American Friends of the Hebrew University
Tamara Gitlin is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in development and public relations. Currently serving as a Development Coordinator at the American Friends of the Hebrew University since January 2023, Gitlin has previously held roles including Human Resources Summer Intern at Web Scribble and Public Relations Specialist at the American Marketing Association New York/Capital Region Chapter. Notably, as a Development Associate for the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, Gitlin played a pivotal role in raising over $19 million for Israeli soldiers’ welfare and managing sensitive information across multiple spreadsheets. Earlier experience includes positions as Workshop Coordinator, Education Assistant, and Graduation Coordinator at Barbizon Modeling and Entertainment, where Gitlin successfully managed approximately 150 weekly appointments. Gitlin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication from the University at Albany, earned in 2021.
American Friends of the Hebrew University
American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) was founded in 1925 by the American business and philanthropist, Felix M. Warburg. A national, not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization headquartered in New York City, AFHU raises awareness of and support for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel’s research powerhouse and most comprehensive institution of higher learning. Through the philanthropic leadership of American Friends from coast to coast, AFHU helps the university to recruit and retain outstanding faculty; build teaching and research facilities; provide scholarships and fellowships; and advance basic and applied research in vital fields. AFHU’s national and regional programs, events, and missions to Israel promote greater appreciation of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s breadth and scope of achievements, and the university’s pivotal role in educating leaders. By nurturing Israel’s greatest natural resource – the intellectual strength of the nation’s people—AFHU helps the Hebrew University to improve human health, lead the way with agricultural innovation, spearhead the latest breakthroughs in brain sciences, and illuminate the world through the humanities.