Advancement News

Contributing Chargers

Shorecrest’s Mission is augmented by the generosity of our parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends who support the school philanthropically or by effecting change locally, globally or right here at Shorecrest. We call these community members Contributing Chargers.

This week we recognize Jennifer Alesia as a Contributing Charger. Since joining the community in 2018, Jennifer and her son Nick ‘30 have become active members of the Shorecrest Community. This year Jennifer joined the Advancement Committee and participated in each of our three Giving Days as a volunteer.

Contributing Chargers: Jennifer Alesia
5/19/2022
by: Olivia Segalman, Associate Director of Advancement for Community Engagement and Events

This week we recognize Jennifer Alesia as a Contributing Charger. Since joining the community in 2018, Jennifer and her son Nick ‘30 have become active members of the Shorecrest Community. This year Jennifer joined the Advancement Committee and participated in each of our three Giving Days as a volunteer.
Read More

Shorecrest Fund in Action

The Shorecrest Community Sponsors Program is designed to connect businesses in the Tampa Bay Area to the Shorecrest community through a variety of annual, program, and event sponsorship opportunities. Throughout the year, Community Sponsors receive recognition and appreciation through many different communication channels and special events.

To inquire about Community Sponsor opportunities, please contact Laina Coburn, Associate Director of Advancement for Shorecrest Fund & Giving Programs, at lcoburn@shorecrest.org, 727-522-2111 x178. You may also download or print a menu of opportunities here.

*Name

*Email Address

I am a:

Advancement Office Team

List of 4 members.

Michael Gillis

Director of Advancement

727-456-7514

Bio
Michael Gillis, his wife Rosalind and their two daughters, moved from NYC to allow Michael to become the Director of Advancement in 2017. Following commencement from Choate Rosemary Hall, Michael spent a year studying at The Goethe Institute in Salzburg, Austria. He then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociolinguistics and German from the University of Vermont, and a Fundraising School Certificate at the Lily School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. Mr. Gillis spent the first portion of his career as a producer and director with companies including Fox Home Entertainment, Sony Studios, Columbia Tristar and GMG, Inc. In recent years, he has directed the major gifts program at North County School and a capital campaign for Manhattan Country School. The Gillises have two daughters at Shorecrest, Luna '26 and Sada '28.
Laina Bennett Coburn

Associate Director of Advancement for Shorecrest Fund & Giving Programs

727-522-2111 x 178

Bio
Laina Bennett Coburn is originally from Palm Harbor, and returned to the Tampa Bay Area after previously living in Minneapolis and Atlanta. She joined Shorecrest after working most recently as a fundraiser for The Atlanta Opera. Mrs. Coburn has experience working in non-profit arts organizations, broadcast media and database management. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Olaf College where she majored in music, management and media studies.
Olivia Segalman

Associate Director of Advancement for Community Engagement & Events

Bio
Olivia Segalman joined the Shorecrest Advancement Office in the summer of 2019. A native of Baltimore, MD, she has lived in Tampa, FL, for the past nine years after attending the University of Tampa, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Advertising and Public Relations. She also holds a master's degree in Public Administration from the University of South Florida. Olivia came to Shorecrest from Tampa Preparatory School where she served as the Communications Coordinator.
Clark Sukaratana

Stewardship Specialist – Donor & Information Services

Bio
Clark Sukaratana came to Shorecrest as a recent graduate of the University of Georgia, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Finance and master's degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. His recent experience includes working with the Boys and Girls Club of Athens and UGA HEROs, and has spent his summers coaching soccer in his hometown of Hinesville, Georgia.