Join us at the 19th annual Literacy Matters Luncheon celebrating the life-changing power of literacy and the incredible learners and tutors who make it possible!
Benefitting the adult literacy and distance learning programs of The Literacy Council, your presence helps open doors — to education, opportunity, and brighter futures for families across our community.
Featuring Jessica Muroff
Jessica Muroff will soon begin her tenure as the third President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. A seasoned nonprofit leader, this marks the fourth organization she has led as CEO, delivering transformative results at every stop. Florida Trend has recognized her as one of the state’s 500 most influential leaders for three consecutive years. Most recently, Muroff spent six years leading United Way Suncoast, one of Florida’s largest local United Ways, serving a five-county region. Please join us as she shares how philanthropy is both responsive to today’s needs and committed to the success of future generations.
Luncheon Schedule
Wine Reception – 11:00-11:30 am
Welcome – Laura Randall, Board President
Master of Ceremonies – Jeffery Kin, Executive Director, Sarasota Rising
Presentations:
James E. Duffy Friend of Literacy Award
Volunteer of the Year Award
Vicente Medina Zequeira Student of Excellence Award
Guest Speaker – Jessica Muroff, Pres/CEO, Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Closing Remarks – Jeffery Kin
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Sponsors as of January 5, 2026
An anonymous donor has generously underwritten this event and will match every gift dollar for dollar, up to $10,000!
Questions? Contact The Literacy Council at 941.955.0421 or info@sarasotaliteracy.org
