Like the University we represent, Brandeis Fellows defy easy description.

In fact, not all Fellows are actually fellows; about 40 percent of the 225-member Board of Fellows is made up of women. One-third of us graduated from Brandeis. Some are parents or grandparents of Brandeis alumni. We’re business people, doctors, lawyers, scientists, educators, philanthropists, and retirees. Some Fellows live down the street from campus, while others live overseas.

The Board of Fellows is a diverse group of individuals, but we are united in our unflinching loyalty to Brandeis and our commitment to helping the University become the institution our founders dreamed of 60 years ago.

Fellows serve as informal University ambassadors at-large, spreading the word about Brandeis internationally, nationally, and in our own communities. Fellows help open doors to community leaders and prospective donors, cultivate potential new leaders, and identify promising high school students who might become future Brandeisians.

As chair of the Board of Fellows, I am honored to work with such a dedicated group of Brandeis supporters that share my belief in the University’s mission.

In coming months, we plan to implement changes in the areas of programming, events, and fundraising designed to further enhance the role of Brandeis Fellows.

Paul Zlotoff ’72
Chair, Board of Fellows