Background
Schaffer, Jeffrey Lee was born on October 28, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Mervin Bernard and Zena Harriet (Lindsay) Schaffer.
Nonprofit organization executive
Schaffer, Jeffrey Lee was born on October 28, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Mervin Bernard and Zena Harriet (Lindsay) Schaffer.
Bachelor, University of California, Berkeley, 1980; Master of Public Administration, University of Southern California, 1987.
Field representative, Office Congressman A.C. Beilenson, Washington, Los Angeles, 1980-1982; municipal development advisor, Peace Corps, Kosrae, Eastern Caroline Islands, 1982-1984; staff assistant, Cooperative American Relief Everywhere, Washington, 1985; research assistant Office Treasurer,, State of California, Sacramento, 1986; account executive, Braun & Company, Los Angeles, 1986-1989; associate director, Shelter Partnership, Los Angeles, 1989-1996; director, Los Angeles Youth at Work, 1996-1997; associate director, Beyond Shelter, Los Angeles, since 1997. Instructor School Public Administration, University of Southern California, since 1995.
Group leader Operation Crossroads Africa, Kithumula Kenya, 1986. Board directors Friends of Coro, Los Angeles, 1990-1991, Los Angeles Countywide Coalition for Homeless, Los Angeles, 1991-1993. President, board directors Peace Corps Service Council, Los Angeles, 1990-1991.
Member metropolitan board Jewish Federation Council, Los Angeles, 1990-1992. Active New Leaders Project, Los Angeles, 1992. Chairman Americans with Disabilities Act committee Los Angeles Emergency Food and Shelter Local Board, 1992-1996.
Secretary Asian Pacific Islander Planning Council, San Fernando Valley, 1994-1996. Trainer Kellogg Training Center, since 1994. Member steering committee Los Angeles Non-Profit Policy Council.
Member Peace Corps Los Angeles. Member University California Alumni Association, Sigma Delta Pi (life).
Married Reina Maria Alonso, September 9, 1989, children: Philip Santos, Jacob José.