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Jill Bolander Cohen

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Jill Bolander Cohen

Founder and CEO

Founder and CEO of the Lifeboat Project, a central Florida 501(c)3 nonprofit which increases awareness and provides wraparound services to victims and survivors of Human Trafficking such as trauma counseling, housing, personal development and educational resources.

Jill was Vice-President of her family’s Coffee Service which has served central Florida for over 45 years. Her passion and previous career are that of a professional Jazz singer and worship leader. Jill was educated at Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina and Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, Florida. She and her husband, Gary, reside in Apopka, Florida.

Achievements
  • 2023 - Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Recipient for The Lifeboat Project
  • 2018 - Orlando Magic Creating Change Award for The Lifeboat Project
  • 2017 - Women’s Executive Council of Orlando Humanitarian Award winner
  • 2016 - Spearheaded the creation and development of a human trafficking educational gaming app designed to protect our youth.
  • 2015 - Presbyterian Peace Fellowship ‘Peace Seekers’ Honoree
  • 2013 - Violence Against Women Act reenacted
  • 2011 - Delegate during Ecumenical Advocacy Days in Washington, DC
Member of
  • Chair of Women’s Issues Chair for the Daughters of the American Revolution Sallie Harrison Chapter
  • Board of Directors of the Salvation Army
  • Florida State Coordinator for RAGAS— Rotarian Action Group Against Slavery​

In the Community

Izabella, Eme, and Jill at the MHACF Luncheon
Izabella, Eme, and Jill at the MHACF Luncheon
Gary, Izabella, MaryAnne, Nancy, Jill, Della, Jon, and Shannon at the MHACF Luncheon
Gary, Izabella, MaryAnne, Nancy, Jill, Della, Jon, and Shannon at the MHACF Luncheon
Toni Rowan, Jill Cohen, Rochelle Stidham, Dirk Webb at the Women 2 Women Connection - Human Trafficking Awareness Training
Toni Rowan, Jill Cohen, Rochelle Stidham, Dirk Webb at the Women 2 Women Connection - Human Trafficking Awareness Training
Jill Cohen, Gary, and Bella accepting the charitable check donated by Silver Spurs Rodeo
Jill Cohen, Gary, and Bella accepting the charitable check donated by Silver Spurs Rodeo
Jill Cohen, Gary Cohen, and Board Chair Kathy McClain accepting the Magical Dining charitable prize
Jill Cohen, Gary Cohen, and Board Chair Kathy McClain accepting the Magical Dining charitable prize
Jill Cohen, Della, and Bella supporting Mediha and Director Hasan Oswald at the Florida Film Festival
Jill Cohen and U.S. Marine pictured next to the new company van
Jill Cohen and U.S. Marine pictured next to the new company van

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