Terri Klauber

Director of Community Engagement at Michaels On East

Recently named one of 100 Women to KNOW across America by KNOW Women, Terri Klauber is a true ambassador of Sarasota and an inspiration for everyone trying to make the world a better place. 

In addition to working as Director of Community Engagement at Michael’s on East, Terri also has found time to serve on the Make-A-Wish Southern Florida’s Suncoast Advisory Board for over 14 years, the All Star Children’s Foundation Board, and operates the All Heart Fund in conjunction with the Good Work Foundation. 

For 15 years, Terri has been the driving force behind “Cooking for Wishes,” an annual event in collaboration with Make-A-Wish that has raised millions of dollars to fulfill dreams of critically ill children in the region. 

“My passion and goal since day one is to be able to grant every wish for every child in our local communities,” said Terri. 

In 2013, Terri’s best friend lost her daughter Leanna to myocarditis at the age of 16. Just one year prior, Leanna traveled to Londolozi in South Africa with her family, Terri, and other friends. She fell in love with the safari and the culture. 

To honor Leanna, Terri and her husband Michael started the All Heart Fund to carry out Leanna’s dream of supporting causes in South Africa. All Heart Fund’s mission is to raise funds that create high-impact digital learning experiences for young Africans living in rural areas, delivering skills that enable them to interact meaningfully with a digital world.

The main fundraising event for All Heart Fund is Safari Sarasota, a two-day, two-event experience held biennially in October at Michael’s on East with a curated menu of South African cuisine, spirits, and wine. 

In January 2024, Terri was nominated to the board of directors for All Star Children’s Foundation and its mission to build brighter futures for children in foster care through innovation, science, and compassion.

Text by Terri Klauber | Photo by Nancy Guth

1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota, FL 34232
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