Jeff Hoffman is an accomplished corporate executive who has served on the global stage in the areas of corporate philanthropy, human resources, operations, special projects and events. Through board and commission leadership roles, he has a distinguished history working with nonprofit, civic and government agencies on strategic direction and innovative programs.

With The Walt Disney Company for 31 years, Jeff most recently served as VP of Disney Worldwide Outreach. In this role, he had global responsibility for Disney's philanthropy, community relations and cause marketing activities, including its award-winning employee volunteer program, Disney VoluntEARS. Disney Worldwide Outreach is part of Disney's Corporate Responsibility group.

Jeff began his career with Disney in 1978, working in Theme Park Operations at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. For 16 years he was a senior member of The Disney University, part of Corporate Human Resources in Burbank. This group managed training and development, internal communications, special events and services functions. He shepherded the Disney Legends Program from its inception in 1987 through 2008. At The Disney University, Jeff was instrumental in establishing the renowned Disney VoluntEARS program and expanding it globally. In 2001, he was a key part of the startup team that brought all of Disney's outreach efforts under one umbrella, leading to the creation of Disney Worldwide Outreach.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Jeff to the California Commission on Service and Volunteerism (California Volunteers), where he serves as Chair. He was co-chair of Business Strengthening America, past chair of the National Council on Workplace Volunteerism, and past president of the Volunteer Centers of California.

His other nonprofit and civic involvement includes current membership on the Board of Advisors for The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy at the University of Southern California. Previously, he served as a member of The Conference Board's Contributions Council, a board member of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a gubernatorial appointee to the California Tourism Corporation, and chair of the Public Relations Committee of the Burbank Chamber of Commerce.

Jeff holds an MBA from Pepperdine University, a B.A. in Public Relations from the University of Southern California, and a Professional Designation in the Management of Motion Picture Production and Marketing from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America.

Jeff lives with his partner, Bob Lane, in Long Beach, CA. He is an avid history buff, and also enjoys travel, gardening and days at the beach.