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Jake Hornstein

Co-Founder & Executive Director

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Jake is the Co-Founder & Executive Director for Our Children Have Rights. He manages marketing, community outreach, public affairs & daily operations. Jake also leads Corporate Partnerships, where he focuses on collaboration efforts with external organizations that enhance the quality and scope of services offered by partners and by OCHR. 

He brings a wealth of experience from the private sector, having served as Senior Manager, Sales & Service, Corporate Partnerships with the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball Club from 2011 - 2019.   

In 2020, Jake turned to public policy, working as Deputy Campaign Manager for 1st time & winning candidate FL State House Representative Linda Chaney.

Jake brings valuable nonprofit experience. Since 2016, Jake has served as a Board Member for After-School All-Stars Tampa Bay, one of the largest after-school program providers in the country, keeping children safe & prepared to succeed in school and life. 

Under Jake & Greg’s leadership, the organization has been recognized with prestigious awards & nominations including;

  • AMPLIFY Clearwater Community Spirit Award 2023

  • AMPLIFY Clearwater Launch Award 2023

  • AMPLIFY Clearwater Generation AMPED Award  FINALIST 2024

  • FL Coalition For Children Professional of the Year 2024, Nominee

Jake is board member with the FL Juvenile Justice Association, a Take Stock in Children mentor, and a proud member of AMPLIFY Clearwater, Bay Area Manufacturers Association & the FL Coalition For Children.

Born and raised in Syosset, NY. Jake is a graduate of Florida State University, where he captained the FSU Men’s Lacrosse Team and earned a B.S. in Sports Management in 2010.