The Lotus Coalition Board

Tiffany Yerrid-Stoeltzing

Board Chair

Tiffany Yerrid-Stoeltzing serves as Board Chair with a lifelong commitment to philanthropy and community leadership rooted in both experience and action. For decades, she has worked quietly and tirelessly behind the scenes of numerous charitable efforts, driven by a belief that everyone regardless of circumstance deserves the opportunity to belong, to be supported, and to build a life they are proud of  .

Tiffany’s passion for service comes from deeply personal places. She has an acute understanding of how mental illness, trauma, isolation, and instability can derail lives when support systems are absent. As a result, her primary focus has long centered on mental health and its close connection to homelessness, addiction, and social marginalization. She is particularly committed to ensuring that people who are struggling are not written off, but instead met with compassion, stability, and opportunity  .

Throughout her philanthropic work, Tiffany has supported a wide range of causes with tangible, life-changing impact. Her advocacy includes extended foster care and safe housing initiatives, pediatric cancer programs and clinical trials, pediatric cancer fishing derbies, and youth-focused organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club. She is especially passionate about protecting vulnerable children and young adults particularly those aging out of foster care so  they are not left without guidance, safety, or hope 

At her core, Tiffany believes that giving is far more important than receiving. Whether supporting individuals navigating addiction and recovery, children without parental support, survivors of trafficking, or those living with mental and emotional illness, she remains unwavering in her belief that empathy paired with opportunity can transform lives and entire communities  .

Karessa Lasher

Vice Chair / Co-Chair

Karessa Lasher serves as Vice President of Public Relations for Quantum Capital Partners, a Tampa, Florida–based family office for the Lasher family, a role she has held since November 2014. In this position, she leads communications strategy, public engagement, and community outreach, helping shape meaningful connections between the organization and the broader community.

A communications leader and dedicated philanthropist, Karessa is deeply committed to giving back with purpose. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Lasher Family Foundation, supporting a wide range of causes including education, animal welfare, mental health services, foster youth, veterans and active-duty military personnel, and victims of human trafficking—particularly programs addressing post-traumatic stress and related challenges.

Karessa has chaired numerous philanthropic events throughout the Tampa Bay area, including the annual fundraising gala for Lowry Park Zoo. Through her leadership, she has helped raise significant funds and awareness for organizations focused on strengthening communities and improving lives.

Together, Karessa and her husband, Stuart Lasher, are actively involved in a variety of nonprofit organizations and charitable initiatives. Their shared commitment to philanthropy reflects a strong belief in service, impact, and creating lasting change in the communities they serve.

Jill Salvi

General Board Member

Jill Salvi is a dedicated General Board Member for The Lotus Coalition, a Tampa, Florida-based nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals impacted by homelessness, addiction, human trafficking, and poverty. In her role, she provides essential support in community outreach, development efforts, and marketing initiatives.

The Lotus Coalition's mission is to provide safe housing, recovery support, essential life skills development, and job training to foster resilience and self-sufficiency for vulnerable populations.

Key Contributions:

• Community Outreach & Development: Jill plays a crucial role in connecting the organization with the community, helping to build awareness and foster essential partnerships to support the coalition's mission.

• Marketing Support: She assists with marketing efforts, which helps The Lotus Coalition raise awareness about the challenges faced by the individuals they serve and the comprehensive services they offer, including their drop-in center and housing programs.

• Mission Alignment: Jill's involvement directly supports the organization's goal of breaking the cycle of vulnerability and creating pathways to stability and economic independence for those in need.

Through her work with The Lotus Coalition, Jill helps to nurture hope and create pathways from crisis to stability, one person and one family at a time.

Elise Lippincott

General Board Member

Elise is a Tampa native, born and raised on Davis Islands. Elise is fortunate to have her large extended family ensconced in Tampa. After attending Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa Prep, Plant then Gradusting Tulane University Elise spent five years in New York pursuing her artistic career. Elise returned to Tampa to settle and raise her family. She has spent her adult life chasing six children while continuing her design career. Elise and her husband Gar recently welcomed thier first grandchild and are looking forward to the upcoming wedding of their son Clayton. She has recently her first novel and is now in submission for representation and publication. Elise has had a lifelong commitment to community service and philanthropy. The Lotus coalition is the perfect fit for Elise's passion and unwavering commitment to the Tampa community.

Julie Hill

President

Oversees board coordination, strategic planning, and development initiatives; chairs meetings in collaboration with Tiffany.

Gregg Deboben

Spiritual Advisor

Opens meetings with prayer/reflection; ensures mission-aligned, values-based decision making.

Corinne Petrone

General Board Member

Leads event coordination and donor engagement (Season of Shelter, 5K fundraiser).