Jean Shafiroff
Jean Shafiroff | |
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Born | Jean Lutri |
Nationality | American |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | MBA) |
Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, author, and socialite |
Years active | 1982 - present |
Notable work | Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give |
Board member of | The Jewish Board, American Humane, NYC Mission Society, Couture Council of the Museum at FIT, Southampton Hospital Association, French Heritage Society, Casita Maria, New York Women's Foundation, Global Strays, Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board |
Awards | Madeleine Borg Lifetime Service Award, Dina Merrill Award for Public Service, Ellen Hermanson Foundation and Surgeons of Hope honoree |
Website | jeanshafiroff |
Jean Shafiroff (née Lutri) is an American philanthropist, author, advocate, and socialite.
Early life
Shafiroff, née Jean Lutri, grew up on
She received an
Career
Following her undergraduate studies, Shafiroff worked as a physical therapist at
Philanthropy
Shafiroff has been a trustee of the
Shafiroff joined the board of
Shafiroff is known for "her leadership in raising money for the
In October 2014, Shafiroff was elected to the board of directors of the NYC Mission Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping out families in New York City's impoverished neighborhoods.
Writing
In March 2016, Shafiroff authored Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give. The book is about Shafiroff's experiences as a philanthropist and how to get involved in charity work with an introduction by Georgina Bloomberg.[33][34][35] She is a regular columnist at Social Life magazine.[36]
- Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give (2016) ISBN 1578266173
Recognition
Shafiroff was an Ellen Hermanson Foundation and Surgeons of Hope honoree in May and June 2014, respectively.[37] She was also an honoree and recipient of the Madeleine Borg Lifetime Service Award and recipient of the Dina Merrill Award for Public Service from the New York Mission Society in 2014.[38] In June 2016, Shafiroff received the Humanitarian with Heart Award from the American Heart Association.[39] That same year, Shafiroff was honored at the Taste of Hope gala for the American Cancer Society.[40]
Shafiroff has been named by
Personal life
Shafiroff married Martin D. Shafiroff, managing director at Barclays,[47] in 1982.[10][48][23] The couple have two daughters, Jacqueline and Elizabeth.
References
- ^ a b Widdicombe, Ben (January 4, 2017). "Climbing the Socialite Ladder, One Gala at a Time". The New York Times. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "NYC philanthropist Jean Shafiroff urges all capable Americans to pitch in for coronavirus fight". Fox News. April 15, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Animal welfare advocates: 'Dog shortage' in U.S. shows disruption in supply chain". The Hill. May 7, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Renowned Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff to Serve as American Humane Ambassador and Spokesperson for Feed the Hungry Fund". American Humane. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c Vilensky, Mike (August 1, 2013). "Socialite Supports Southampton Hospital; Jean Shafiroff Donates Funds, Co-Chairs Summer Party". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "Portrait of Jean Shafiroff". Black Tie Magazine. October 16, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ Pape, Christopher A. (June 8, 2013). "Jean Shafiroff: Commitment to Community". Resident Magazine. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "LTV Has Reinvented Itself in the Covid-19 Pandemic". East Hampton Star. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- ^ a b de Monchy, Katlean (July 28, 2011). "Who's Here: Jean Shafiroff, Philanthropist". Dan's Papers. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Martin Shafiroff Weds Jean Lutri". The New York Times. February 28, 1982. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "Annual Fund Donations, 2005–2006; Titan Inner Circle" (PDF). The Trinity Times. VIII (1). Winter 2006–2007. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Jean Shafiroff: Executive Profile & Biography". Business Week. Retrieved April 16, 2014.[dead link]
- ^ a b c Leon, Masha (April 29, 2013). "Jean Shafiroff Feted at JBFCS Benefit". The Forward. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "Jean Shafiroff". French Heritage Society. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ Fryd, Lee (October 29, 2013). "Jean Shafiroff Fetes The New York Women's Foundation at Le Cirque". Hamptons.com. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ "The Belle Of The Board". Independent. July 30, 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ Shapiro, Gary (December 17, 2012). "Palm Trees and Model Trains". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ Donnelly, Shannon (August 5, 2010). "'Presidential' Advisers". Palm Beach Daily News.
- ^ Donnelly, Shannon (August 28, 2011). "Paradise Found". Palm Beach Daily News.
- ^ "Philanthropists and Luminaries Celebrate New York City Mission Society's 200th Birthday". Blackgivesback.com. December 28, 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ Le Hay, Benjamin-Emile (December 18, 2012). "Affair at the Pierre: Wishing the Mission Society a Happy 200th Anniversary". The New York Observer. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ Fryd, Lee (April 12, 2012). "Cocktails To Plan Upcoming Solar One Gala". Hamptons.com. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ a b Heyman, Marshall (August 9, 2011). "From a Home Hotel to the Hospital Tent". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "Overwhelmed with events". New York Social Diary. July 17, 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "The New York Women's Foundation Gala". Hamptons.com. November 14, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ Simmons, Jeff (October 22, 2014). "NYC MISSION SOCIETY ELECTS JEAN SHAFIROFF TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS". Downtown Magazine. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
- ^ "New York Mission Society". Retrieved November 6, 2014.
- ^ "The Fab Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff Hosts Luncheon In Honor Of American Humane". Harlem World magazine. February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "Jean Shafiroff And Elizabeth Shafiroff Host Soiree For Helmut Koller In Support Of Global Strays At Laverdin Gallery". Hamptons magazine. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Inside The 65th Viennese Opera Ball In NYC". Haute Living. February 8, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- ^ "The First Lady of Philanthropy's Love of Style and Fashion". New York Lifestyles magazine. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "French Heritage Society 40th Anniversary Season Philanthropic Finale". Harlem World magazine. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Southampton Socialite Jean Shafiroff Pens Book On Giving". 27East.com. March 18, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
- ^ Sabino, Catherine (March 24, 2016). "Georgina Bloomberg Toasts Jean Shafiroff: An Insider's Look at NYC And Hamptons Philanthropy". Haute Living. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
- ^ Eding, June. "JEAN SHAFIROFF ON SUCCESSFUL PHILANTHROPY". 25A Magazine. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
- ^ "Jean Shafiroff, Robert Chaloner Honored At Ellen Hermanson Foundation Summer Solstice Celebration". 27 East. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "Black Tie International:The Jewish Board of Family and Children Services". Black Tie Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "The American Heart Association's Hamptons Heart Ball". Resident. July 5, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ Cameron, Christopher (June 1, 2016). "Jean Shafiroff, Drew Nieporent and David Burke honored at Taste of Hope gala". Luxury Listings NYC. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ "The 100 Most Powerful New Yorkers". Gotham Magazine. 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "The Hamptons' Best-Dressed List". Hamptons Magazine. Summer 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "The Pioneer Chapter of Hadassah Honored Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff 2018 Woman of the Year". Black Tie magazine. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "The Power Elite". Avenue magazine. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Jean Shafiroff: New York's First Lady of Philanthropy and Style Icon". Resident magazine. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Jean Shafiroff Talks About Philanthropy And Stony Brook Southampton Hospital". 24East. July 23, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- ^ Heyman, Marshall (August 9, 2011). "From a Home Hotel to the Hospital Tent". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ "The demise of the Queen Bee". New York Social Diary. October 1, 2010. Retrieved April 16, 2014.