Biography

Hope Forsyth Jayes was a Fashion Sales Executive for 17 years in New York City. She was Executive Vice President of Sales and Merchandising at three companies. Hope, a native of Greenwich, Connecticut, is a Professional Volunteer and has held Chair positions in fundraising along with seats on Executive Boards.

In the world of non-profits, Hope’s perspective and listening skills have pulled together creative events that mirror the soul of the organization. Through her work at Eagle Hill School in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Grace Christian School in Stamford, Connecticut, auction proceeds far exceeded expectations, delighting Boards.

Hope brings spirit, creative ideas, organizational skills, and a work ethic that will make your event a success. Two examples of Hope’s creativity: She organized a new church building shower by hanging hundreds of needs as paper blossoms on giving trees. Participants could literally “pick” items from the trees. She also transformed a Love of Reading Book Fair by dressing it with reflections on reading from learning disabled children.