Staff

Robert Brenner, Executive Director, joined AFINS in mid-2017. He previously served as Associate Director of Development with the Mount Sinai Health System, Director of Development & Alumni Relations at Lawrence Woodmere Academy, as a development consultant and as an AmeriCorps VISTA with America SCORES New York. He serves on the Covenant House Associate Board. Robert began his career as a journalist after earning a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School.

Grant Goldberg, Associate Director, joined AFINS in December 2022 as Program Manager of the Version Bravo entrepreneurship accelerator. A veteran of Sayeret Nahal in the Israeli Defense Forces, Grant solidified his passion for helping others through his military service and is now committed to assisting the veteran community in its transition to civilian life. Prior to joining AFINS, Grant served as Assistant Director of the Yeshiva University Innovation Lab, where he helped Israeli startups enter the US market with the assistance of American student talent. As an American-Israeli, Grant is committed to fostering the relationship between his two countries. Grant earned his bachelor's degree in Sports Management from The Ohio State University.