Giving to Shorecrest

A Giving Community

At Shorecrest we are building a legacy of inclusive, innovative and transformational education.

Since 1923, our graduates have taken the lessons they learned at Shorecrest to effect change in their communities -- locally and globally.

Support for Shorecrest comes from the Shorecrest Fund, capital giving, endowed giving and legacy giving.

Understanding the urgency and necessity to support an extraordinary education, parents, alumni, and friends lead the charge in laying a foundation of success for our students of today and tomorrow.

Advancement Committee Volunteers

Helen K. Barrott, Chair
Adam Befeler
Darla Browning-Hutton
Lauren Carlan
Kara Earle '05
Jeffrey A. Freedman
Matthew Frey
Tara Gaffney '96
Natalie Gebicke
Jason Green
Lindsey Lamb
Alex Lavoie
Nikki Pagano
Jason Palmer
Beth Vivio

If you are interested in volunteering or joining the Advancement Committee, contact Laina Bennett Coburn at lbennett@shorecrest.org.

Meet the Advancement Office Team

List of 5 members.

Michael Gillis

Director of Advancement

727-456-7514

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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.
Stacy Alexander

Director of Alumni and Community Engagement

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Stacy Alexander graduated with a B.A. in Sociology and Mass Communications from the University of Florida and a M.A. in Higher Education from the University of Louisville. Prior to joining Shorecrest, Stacy served as the Assistant Vice President for Community Relations and Communications for Mote Marine Laboratory located in Sarasota. She is a recent graduate of the Leadership St. Pete program through the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to her work with Shorecrest Chargers Alumni, Stacy serves as a Junior Advisor in the Upper School, and sponsors Shorecrest’s Student Ambassador Program and the Guardian ad Litem Club. Stacy grew up in Palm Harbor and St. Petersburg, Florida.
Laina Bennett Coburn

Director of Philanthropic Giving

727-522-2111 x 178

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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

Director of Donor Relations and Advancement Services

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Olivia Segalman joined the Shorecrest Advancement Office as the Advancement Associate 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

Database & Financial Services for Advancement