The Glazer Family Foundation, established in 1999, is dedicated to assisting charitable and educational causes in the West Central Florida region. It works with youth and families to help identify and create programs that support positive social and economic development within our communities. Since its inception, the Foundation has given millions in programs, grants, tickets and merchandise to the Tampa Bay area. Most recently, the foundation donated $5 million toward the construction of a new children’s museum in downtown Tampa, which will open in 2010 and be named the Glazer Children’s Museum.

On the football side, Glazer Kassewitz has used her creative expertise to help shape the Buccaneers world-class facilities. Glazer Kassewitz and the entire family set out to design a stadium deemed worthy of a first-class organization, thereby creating a winning environment and revolutionizing fan experience and comfort at a stadium. They visited approximately 25 different stadiums, drawing from their experiences as fans, ultimately shaping every detail of Raymond James Stadium. A massive undertaking, the stadium opened on time and budget to rave reviews, earning nods as the “Crown Jewel of the NFL.” Raymond James Stadium featured amenities never seen before in modern stadiums, including the 24’x92’ BucVision video boards now emulated at all new stadiums. However, the true signature of Raymond James Stadium is Buccaneer Cove, featuring the 103’ larger-than-life replica pirate ship.

Tampa Bay’s new training facility, which opened to high praise from across the League in August 2006, is a technological marvel and sets a new standard of excellence for training facilities in the NFL. The 136,320 square-foot state-of-the-art training facility is located across the street from Raymond James Stadium. Glazer Kassewitz oversaw the entire interior design process for both Raymond James Stadium as well as Tampa Bay’s new headquarters.

One of the signatures of the facility is the museum in the lobby, which was designed by Glazer Kassewitz and provides an extensive history of the organization. The museum features exhibits which encompass the entire history of the franchise and include individual areas specifically related to the Buccaneers Super Bowl championship, the early days of the team and much more.

The lobby also includes the spectacular Moment of Victory exhibit, which depicts the moments when the Buccaneers were assured of their first World Championship and commemorates Tampa Bay’s victory over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII. Glazer Kassewitz not only came up with the concept for the sculptures, but oversaw the design and creation of this one-of-a-kind exhibit.

Glazer Kassewitz has been very active in the community in both the Tampa and West Palm Beach communities. Prior to every home game, she meets with the children as part of the Foundation’s Gameday for Kids program. As part of the program, the Foundation hosts 100 Gameday for Kids at Raymond James Stadium. More than 8,000 youth representing over 100 organizations from the Bay area have been rewarded for academic achievement and positive behavior with free game tickets, food vouchers and car flags. The youth receive this privilege based on achieving goals of incentive programs implemented by community agencies.

Glazer Kassewitz also spends time each year at Tampa Bay’s training camp, presenting grants to non-profit organizations throughout West Central Florida, as well as meeting with other community groups.

In addition to her responsibilities with the Glazer Family Foundation, she serves as Co-Chairwoman of the Make a Wish Foundation in Palm Beach. Glazer Kassewitz also serves on the Board of Manchester United Soccer Club, which has captured three titles since the Glazer family took over the club: two consecutive Premier League titles (2007 and 2008), as well as the 2008 Champions League title.

Glazer Kassewitz graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Psychology from American University in 1990. She also earned her degree from Suffolk Law School in 1993. She is also a member of the New York State Bar Association.