United Way Suncoast works to break the cycle of generational poverty through educational programs that give children the skills they need to succeed and help adults achieve financial stability so they can support themselves and their families. In all phases of life, United Way is there from early literacy, to youth success to adult financial stability for those in need.

Jessica Muroff
Chief Executive Officer
United Way Suncoast

Jessica Muroff, one of the area’s most recognized and successful nonprofit and civic leaders, serves as United Way Suncoast’s chief executive officer.

Muroff joined United Way Suncoast in November 2019 after establishing a record of transformative change as the CEO of Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (2015-2019) and the CEO of Frameworks of Tampa Bay (2013-2015). She has extended her list of professional achievements since assuming the top role at UWS, an organization committed to creating lasting community change in its five-county region: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto.

In her relatively short tenure at United Way Suncoast, Muroff has helped UWS refresh its brand, galvanized the community in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, and guided the creation of a new strategic vision for the organization.

The colorful rebrand, done in partnership with ChappelRoberts, earned raves for its distinct and bold colors, and it coincides with the adoption of a new mantra: United We Rise, United We Win. The new brand exemplifies how United Way Suncoast unifies its communities, and the bold look reflects Muroff’s belief in bold solutions.

Her leadership proved a beacon in the spring of 2020 as she underscored United Way Suncoast’s role as a convener and helped the organization raise $1.9 million in six short weeks to elevate pandemic relief. Every dollar raised for COVID assistance went back out to United Way Suncoast’s strategic community partners and other nonprofits.

Internally, Muroff has played a pivotal role in reorganizing the UWS staff and reinvigorating its culture. Muroff and her leadership team drew high marks in a staff employee survey for creating a welcoming workplace environment that UWS employees would overwhelmingly recommend.

The new strategic vision, a collaborative effort involving Muroff, staff, and board members, will help UWS lead the region in delivering a transformational impact and creating a meaningful difference. It also reflects a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, values that Muroff personally and professionally embraces.

Muroff’s latest list of UWS accomplishments points to a brighter future for the organization, but they don’t come as a surprise to those who have followed her ascension as a Suncoast leader. She’s utilizing the same skill set that has helped her enjoy success at other stops: nonprofit executive experience, business savvy, and community care.

In her four years at the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, Muroff led a nonprofit that served nearly 19,500 girls and nearly 8,500 adult members in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sumter counties. Her efforts included creating Camp CEO, a leadership seminar that allowed aspiring teenage girls to network with some of the region’s top women leaders. At Frameworks of Tampa Bay,  she helped the social and emotions learning advocacy group increase the number of youth served, developed new partnerships, and increased community recognition.

Muroff also has worked on the corporate side as a Raymond James Financial manager of account services, marketing director at Saks Fifth Avenue, and account executive at Roberts Communications.