Leadership & Staff
Leadership
Finance
Marketing
Community Engagement
Donor Relations
IT & Security
Human Resources
Operations
Meet Our Leadership and Staff
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is comprised of skilled professionals, highly dedicated to accomplishing the Federations mission & vision. Our leadership and staff accommodate the needs of the federation with professionalism, compassion and resilience.
Explore each team member’s contribution to the Federation and connect with us regarding any of your specific needs.
Leadership
Shep Englander
Chief Executive Officer
Leading our Jewish Federation, enables me to pursue my passion for building community, which enhances so many lives…
Kim Adler
Chief Operating Officer
As the Chief Operating Officer, I am fortunate to be involved in almost every aspect of our Federation business – from marketing to…
Vickie Tiutyama
Chief Financial Officer
I am dedicated to overseeing, managing, and growing the Federation’s financial resources to enable us to build a stronger community…
Hermione Gilpin
Chief Advancement Officer
I connect people with their passions. Building bridges throughout our region, exploring opportunities for new partnerships, and engaging our donors…
Finance
Vickie
Chief Financial Officer
I am dedicated to overseeing, managing, and growing the Federation’s financial resources to enable us to build a stronger community…
Susan
Senior Accountant
Susan reconciles our general ledger accounts and assists the CFO with financial reporting, auditing, and other related tasks
Erisa
Accounting Clerk
Erisa is responsible for the Federation’s Accounts Payable, processing and recording all deposits as well as recording Jewish News advertising sales.
Paula
Donor Information Specialist
Works closely with Development on our donor’s pledges, payments, receipts, and statements.
Marketing
Ellen
Director of Marketing & Communications
Ellen oversees all aspects of the Federation’s marketing and communications including The Jewish News, Shalom SRQ, campus promotion and media relations.
Ethan
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Ethan creates our digital content, manages email communications and social media channels, and facilitates the production of marketing materials.
Mya
Digital Specialist & Webmaster
Mia manages all aspects of web design/development to produce a seamless user experience in conjunction with implementing digital marketing methods.
Karen
Senior Graphic Designer
Karen designs all internal and outward-facing marketing materials for the Federation including building advertisements, invitations, mailings, and event programs.
Marc
Advertising Sales Manager
Marc is responsible for connecting businesses and organizations with our community through sponsorships and advertising sales in The Jewish News, Shalom SRQ, the annual Jewish Film Festival brochure, and more.
Community Engagement
Trudi
Director of Outreach
Trudi supervises all aspects of programming, manages outreach and engagement initiatives for, as well as welcoming newcomers to, our vibrant Jewish community.
Leslie
Administrative Assistant
Leslie provides administrative support for Federation programs, events, and various scholarships, and manages the events calendar, registrations, and constituent database.
Bette
Holocaust Education & Programming
Bette is responsible for the Federation’s Holocaust Education Initiative offering events and educational programs targeted to all members of the community and especially, to teachers and students.
Lauren
Outreach Coordinator
Lauren coordinates various outreach and engagement initiatives for our Jewish community such as Just Schmoozing and Lions on the Loose.
Donor Relations
Hermione
Chief Advancement Officer
I connect people with their passions. Building bridges throughout our region, exploring opportunities for new partnerships, and engaging our donors…
Beth
Senior Development Manager
Beth manages the daily operations of the development moves management system and conducts prospect research for the development team.
Ilene
Senior Director of Women’s Philanthropy
Ilene cultivates relationships, increases involvement, solicicts gifts and stewards donors to advance Federation’s mission with a focus on Women’s Philanthropy.
Jeremy
Individual Giving Officer
Jeremy provides the wealth of engagement opportunities within the realm of giving.
Richard
Major Gifts
For more than 20 years Rich has been encouraging support from our donors for our Federation, Israel and our Jewish and general community.
IT & Security
Jon
Director of IT
Jon oversees all levels of technology for the Federation. He identifies new trends in technology and related software to enhance the experience of employees and connected members of the Federation.
Tom
Community Security Director
Tom administers a security program that provides consultations, building and organizational assessments, training, and threat mitigation to Federation organizations.
Jim
Campus Security Manager
A hands-on position responsible for the day-to-day management of the security functions for JFSM. The purpose of this position is to predict, prevent, detect and respond to criminal attacks against the people and assets of the campus.
Human Resources
Kathy
Human Resources & Operations Manager
Kathy is our HR Manager and supports our development efforts through committee work, event planning and donor communications.
Operations
Lisa
Director of Campus Operations
Lisa is the Director of Campus Operations, Community Coordinator of the LIFE & LEGACY initiative, software super-user and coach, and a member of the campus construction team.
Navita
Executive Coordinator
Navita is the assistant to the CEO, coordinating C-suite calendars, conference calls, Board & Committee meetings and acts as Board Liaison.
Deanna
Director of Event Center Business Development
Deanna identifies and develops new business opportunities relating to our event center with consideration towards building relationships in the community.
Lee
Campus Project Manager
Lee oversees the care and maintenance of our administrative building and tackles campus projects as they arise throughout the facility.