Jon Weintraub embarked on his academic journey at RIT in 2008, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the Saunders College of Business. His interest in the power of giving back and the impact of scholarships was further ignited during his internship at the RIT Endowment Fund under the mentorship of Ken Buckley. This experience deepened his appreciation for the role of philanthropy in shaping educational opportunities.

After several years in the industry, Jon pursued advanced studies at Rice University - Jones Graduate School of Business, obtaining his master’s degree in 2020.

Originally from New York, Jon now resides in Houston, Texas, where he serves as an investment banking associate at Evercore Partners in the Oil & Gas group. In this role, he specializes in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, restructuring and shareholder activism defense.

Jon’s connection to RIT and NTID runs deep, thanks to the involvement of his parents, who served on the NTID Foundation Board. Their support for NTID was a way of giving back and expressing gratitude for the opportunities provided to Jon. The family holds a strong belief in the importance of NTID's support for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, valuing its role in helping students prepare for the real world. Their dedication to the college reflects their commitment to its continued growth and impact.

“I wanted to serve on the board because I had a phenomenal four years at RIT, and it gave me such a great foundation for the demands of corporate America. I want to help the next generation achieve those milestones.”