LEADERSHIP
Keli Coughlin- Executive Director 2012 Board of Directors Honorary Board Members 2012 Advisory Board STAFF BIOSKeli Coughlin
Keli earned an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Auburn University and received her Masters of Science in Athletic Training from Michigan State University. Keli resides in Jacksonville Beach, Florida with her husband and two daughters. Keli served as the Head Athletic Trainer at the University of North Florida prior to joining the Jay Fund full time. Rita Malie
Rita received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio. She moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1993 and resides in Atlantic Beach with her husband and two daughters. She has chaired many school fundraisers and has been a school Volunteer Coordinator for several years. She continues to be heavily involved with her two daughter’s school and outside activities. Lisa Hawthorne Smith
Lisa continues her education part-time, and has a degree in Humanities. She lives in Upper Montclair, New Jersey with her husband and two children. She is an active coordinator in her daughter’s school and community member. Julie Walther
Julie graduated from University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations. She has lived in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, since 1993.
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Keli began in a volunteer capacity with the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund in 1998 primarily focusing on the planning of the Celebrity Golf Classic under the tutelage of Fran Foley. Keli became passionate about the cause when she had the opportunity to meet some of the families helped by the Jay Fund. She gradually expanded her role in the Foundation and increased the services provided to families in need. Keli was named Executive Director for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation August 1, 2004.
Rita began working for the Jay Fund in 2008. She facilitates all programming for our beneficiaries. This includes processing requests for financial assistance, coordinating and planning the special parities the Jay Fund hosts throughout the year and the Remembrance Weekend for the patient’s families.
Lisa began working for the Jay Fund in July of 2009. She oversees, coordinates and evaluates the effectiveness of the foundation’s grant-making efforts in the New York/New Jersey metro area. Lisa also assists in planning the annual Champions for Children Gala amongst other responsibilities. She works closely with the Jay Fund Jacksonville headquarters on other various Jay Fund initiatives. Prior to coming on board to the Jay Fund, Lisa worked at the National Football League in New York City for twelve years. In the past, she has volunteered for the Jay Fund, having worked the Pigskin Ball and the Ice Cream Social at Giants Stadium. She has also given of her time and talents to assist other non-profit organizations.
Julie began working with the Jay Fund in 2002. She assists Keli Coughlin implementing special events, coordinating volunteers and creating the Jay Fund newsletter. Julie’s background is in tennis where she served as the Head Tennis Professional and Camp Director at Oakbridge Racquet Club in Ponte Vedra for many years before moving into the non-profit world. She feels honored to be a part of such a wonderful organization. “I have the privilege of seeing up close the difference the Jay Fund is making in these brave, appreciative families.”
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