About Me
About Gil Adler
My life has been a sequence of decisive moments, shaped by: curiosity, community, and discipline
A relentless drive to grow and ensure quality throughout all commitments; be it you as a client, a friend, or a political constituent
My academic, political, charitable, military, blue-collar and white collar professional experiences demonstrate your trust in me under all circumstances
Strategic Finance meets Operational Execution
Each step in Gil’s career reflects a pursuit of excellence – from military service and education to leadership roles across global industries. His timeline illustrates a story of dedication, learning, and meaningful impact.
Born in July 1984, marking the start of a life shaped by curiosity, cultural connection, and the drive to lead.
Early foundational years spent building social, emotional, and academic grounding.
Strengthening Jewish identity and community values through immersive education.
A period defined by personal growth, developing discipline, responsibility, and leadership instincts.
Refining academic focus and expanding my connection to community life.
Finishing high school with broadened perspectives and a deeper appreciation for diverse educational environments.
Boston University — School of Management (SMG)
My undergraduate experience at Boston University was a defining chapter of leadership, identity, and community-building.
Leadership Roles:
President, Chabad Jewish Student Organization (2005–2006)
Leading a thoughtful merger of secular BU students seeking Jewish exploration through a philosophical and practical lens.President, Sinai Scholars Society
Curating a 10-week extracurricular curriculum for Jewish students — enabling enriched religious and academic discourse.
Activities:
Member, Boston University Snowboarding Team, competing and training throughout my four-year collegiate career.
Columbia University — Executive MBA
Joining Cluster B of the Friday–Saturday program, I focused on strategic leadership and ethical decision-making.
Academic Representative:
Acted as class liaison ensuring effective communication between students and faculty — balancing workloads, upholding ethical standards, and assisting peers navigating complex subject areas.
My Values Framework
My values were clarified and strengthened during my Executive MBA program at Columbia. They guide how I lead, collaborate, and make decisions. This hierarchy reflects the principles I rely on — personally, academically, and professionally — to stay aligned with purpose and impact.
My values framework begins with the emotional outcomes that matter most: Happiness and Feeling Alive.These two states guide how I prioritize decisions, relationships, and opportunities. They serve as the anchor point for everything that follows in my hierarchy.
Happiness in my framework is shaped by two pillars: Significance and Health.
Significance grows through improvement, challenge, accomplishment, and disciplined work.
Health is supported by spirituality, love, adventure, camaraderie, and nature.
Together, they create the structure that fuels a meaningful and energized life.
My decision-making is guided by the REJA values I developed during my EMBA:
Authenticity, Quality, Service, Respect, Integrity, and Balance.
Paired with the Ikigai model, this framework helps me evaluate opportunities that align with my purpose and long-term fulfillment.
Charitable Endeavors
Guiding young adults through experiential learning journeys that deepen connection to heritage and identity.
Taglit Birthright Tour Guide
Helping young Jewish adults connect with their heritage through guided tours and cultural immersion.
Chabad of Boston
Supporting educational, cultural, and community-building initiatives on campus and beyond.
Maginei Yanshuf
Giving back to the IDF Special Forces Brigade that protects Israeli civilians from Terrorism
Muddy Paws
Contributing to animal rescue efforts that focus on compassion, rehabilitation, and responsible adoption.
Nevut
Supporting Lone Soldiers transitioning to civilian life, offering mentorship and community resources.
Locks of Love
My search to capitalize a return on underutilized assets extends from your business to my own hair Gil grew out his hair and raised $10,000 in 10 weeks for a friend's 10th Yahrtzeit ...And then donated his hair to make a wig for a child with cancer
Let’s Connect
If you’d like to discuss my work, values, or charitable involvement, I’m always open to meaningful conversations.