Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist, humanitarian, TV host, writer and the author of the book, Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give. Jean is often referred to as “the first lady of philanthropy” by the press, because of her generosity and extensive work as a volunteer fundraiser and leader in the philanthropic world. She serves on the boards of many charitable organizations and each year, she chairs upwards of eight different charity galas. Among the many causes she champions are those involved in women’s rights, rights of underserved populations, health care and animal welfare.

Jean serves on the boards of the American Humane, Southampton Hospital Association, NYC Mission Society, Couture Council of the Museum at FIT, French Heritage Society, Casita Maria, the NY Women’s Foundation, Global Strays, and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board. A Catholic, she has served on the Jewish Board for 28 years and now is one of their honorary trustees.

Jean served as the national spokesperson for the American Humane’s “Feed the Hungry” COVID-19 program, an initiative that raised $1,000,000 to provide food for over 1,000,000 animals living in 109 different shelters across the United States. She is the Ambassador for the Southampton Animal Shelter.

Jean has been honored for her philanthropy many times by groups including the American Humane, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, New York City Mission Society, Southampton Animal Shelter, Surgeons of Hope, Samuel Waxman Cancer Research, Operation Warrior Shield, Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, the Ellen Hermanson Foundation, Pet Philanthropy Circle, Animal Zone International, Health Advocates for Older People, Youth Counselling League, the NYC International Film Festival Foundation, the Jewish Board, and the Hadassah. In December 2020, Dan’s Paper named her Philanthropist of the Year at their Long Island Power Women’s Award Ceremony. On September 22, 2022, Shafiroff received a Proclamation naming her the” First Lady of Philanthropy of New York” from NYS Assembly member, Rebecca Seawright, representing the New York State Assembly. On November 17, 2022, the 117th US Congress, recognized Jean for her works in philanthropy. This recognition was given by US Representative Carolyn Maloney of New York. Jean was honored by the French Heritage Society on November 17, 2022, as well.

Jean is the producer and host of the television show, “Successful Philanthropy”, which airs six times weekly through LTV studios in East Hampton, NY, and then several times each week on Sun20TV in Southampton, NY. On her TV program, Jean interviews politicians, celebrities, business leaders, philanthropic leaders and has even interviewed a US presidential candidate.

Jean Shafiroff is passionate about style and fashion and has appeared on a number of best dressed lists. She owns a large collection of both couture and ready-to-wear designer ball gowns that she plans to donate to a museum one day. The collection includes many gowns by Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Mary McFaddan, VICTOR dE SOUZA, Zang Toi, Malan Breton, B Michael as well as pieces by Valentino.

Jean Shafiroff earned an MBA in Finance from the Graduate School of Business at Columbia University and a BS in Physical Therapy from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. She worked on Wall Street in public finance and private partnerships. Before that, she worked as a physical therapist at St. Luke’s Hospital in NYC.

Jean Shafiroff has over 1,000,000 Instagram followers where she promotes positivity, her philanthropy and her love of fashion.