2026 Big Brunch Honorees

October 20, 2026

The Match Effect

When a JBBBS match becomes a trusted, lasting friendship that continues to shape both lives beyond the program.

Amy Geller - Friend 2 Friend

Amy Geller is an award-winning filmmaker, creative producer, and Assistant Professor of Production at Boston University. Former Artistic Director of the Boston Jewish Film Festival and past President of Women in Film & Video/New England, Amy has been a dedicated Friend to Friend volunteer with Jewish Big Brother Big Sister since 2019. In her spare time, she loves traveling to distant places.

Adam Gross - Mentorship Program

Adam became a mentor to give back the support and guidance he received growing up. He lives in Sudbury with his wife, Lee, and is the founder of Peak Health Advocates, where he helps clients navigate insurance, billing, and care coordination challenges. Before launching his business, Adam held leadership roles in healthcare technology at companies including Pega and Tufts Health Plan.

Andrew Holmes - Friend 2 Friend


Andrew is a Benefits Analyst in Human Resources and has been a dedicated JBBBS volunteer for more than six years. Inspired to get involved through a workplace volunteer opportunity, he has remained engaged because of the meaningful connections, shared experiences, and sense of community the program fosters. Through his time with JBBBS, Andrew has gained a greater appreciation for listening, open-mindedness, and learning from people with different perspectives. Outside of work and volunteering, he enjoys lap swimming, playing chess, and spending time with his wife and their two adventurous cats.

Robert Ward - Mentorship Program


Robert V. Ward Jr. has spent his career advancing education, public service, and mentorship. After earning degrees from Northeastern University and Suffolk University Law School, he served as a prosecutor, law professor, and dean. A longtime community leader and mentor, Ward has volunteered with Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters since 2014, continuing his commitment to guiding and supporting young people.

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Big Brunch Honoree Dean Cohen

By Julia Rodda • October 16, 2025
JBBBS is thrilled to honor four incredible JBBBS volunteers with the Chaverut Award at this year’s Big Brunch on October 26. These four volunteers truly exemplify the word chaverut which is Hebrew for friendship. Dean Cohen is one of this year’s honorees and we had the pleasure to recently ask him a few questions about… The post Big Brunch Honoree Dean Cohen appeared first on Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Boston.

Big Brunch Honoree William Gittler

By Julia Rodda • October 16, 2025
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Big Brunch Honoree Yasmine Chahine

By Julia Rodda • October 16, 2025
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Big Brunch Honoree Stacey Buckley

By Julia Rodda • October 9, 2025
JBBBS is thrilled to honor four incredible JBBBS volunteers with the Chaverut Award at this year’s Big Brunch on October 26. These four volunteers truly exemplify the word chaverut which is Hebrew for friendship. Stacey Buckley is one of this year’s honorees and we had the pleasure to recently ask her a few questions about… The post Big Brunch Honoree Stacey Buckley appeared first on Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Boston.

Welcoming JBBBS’ New Board Chair, Evan Grossman 

By Julia Rodda • September 29, 2025
What first inspired you to get involved with JBBBS? I’ve always admired the mission of mentorship and the stability and companionship it provides. JBBBS embodies that so perfectly. I had heard wonderful things about the agency, and a serendipitous professional interaction with the amazing Judy Shankman solidified my decision to get involved as a volunteer.… The post Welcoming JBBBS’ New Board Chair, Evan Grossman  appeared first on Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Boston.

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