Meet our Senior Professional Staff
We pride ourselves on our personal service. Each of us are ready to assist you in fulfilling your own philanthropic goals and vision.
Ellen (Weiss) Lipman, MBA, CAP®, CFRE
Executive Director
An experienced strategic leader, Ellen joined TOP Jewish Foundation in 2016 and serves as the Executive Director. Ellen has spearheaded the expansion of TOP to Jewish communities throughout the West Coast and Central Florida. She is passionate about building a strong financial base for the Jewish community so that it may thrive for generations to come. Ellen holds the certifications of a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP™), a 21/64 Certified Family Philanthropy Advisor and a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). She is a trustee of Charitable Gift Planners of Tampa Bay. As a past President and former trustee of Temple Ahavat Shalom in Palm Harbor, she currently sits on their Endowment and Investment Committees. Ellen graduated with an MBA in Finance from New York University and a BA, cum laude, from Brandeis University. Prior to TOP, Ellen worked in development and advocacy for The Children’s Heart Foundation and in marketing for IBM.
Jill Hagler, CAP® (Charitable Advisor in Philanthropy)
Director of Philanthropy and Life & Legacy Coordinator
Jill has over 25 years of experience working as a philanthropic advisor in the Jewish community. She comes to TOP from Miami where she served as the Director of Foundation Development for the past twelve years at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. She is certified as a 21/64 Family Philanthropy Advisor.
Chief Financial Officer
For over 20 years, Maurice has worked in Accounting in both non-profit and for-profit organizations in Florida as well as his native South Africa.
Development Associate
A former teacher, Shaina Shuford serves as the TOP Development Associate. Born and raised in Tampa, she has been an active member of Kol Ami for years and currently sits on the board as the Religious School Chair. She has her Bachelor’s in Jewish Studies and a Master’s in Education from the University of Florida.