Vice President & Chief of Staff, Advancement
Jamie Bond Ciancio joined the Place of Hope family in 2014 after feeling a clear calling from God to serve children, youth, and families experiencing crisis and trauma. With more than 20 years of professional experience spanning hospitality, banking and finance, operations, retail training, and leadership development, Jamie brought a unique blend of business expertise, strategic vision, and compassionate service to the organization.
She began her tenure at Place of Hope as an Advancement Associate in Palm Beach Gardens and quickly emerged as a dynamic leader within the organization. Jamie later spearheaded the expansion of advancement efforts throughout the Treasure Coast, overseeing Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. In 2019, she was promoted to Director of Advancement for both Palm Beach County’s northern region and the Treasure Coast from the organization’s flagship headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens. In 2025, she was promoted to Vice President & Chief of Staff, Advancement, further expanding her leadership role and organizational impact.
In her current role, Jamie oversees major gifts, grants, capital campaigns, planned giving, annual and operational funding initiatives, and strategic donor engagement efforts. She also leads marketing and communications strategies, enhances community awareness and partnerships, and cultivates meaningful relationships with philanthropic leaders and stakeholders throughout the region. In addition, Jamie oversees Place of Hope’s signature events and community engagement initiatives while providing leadership to the organization’s Leadership Advisory Council, Planned Giving Council, and Youth Advisory Council.
A passionate advocate for vulnerable children and survivors of exploitation, Jamie previously served as Chair of the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee. She regularly provides community education and awareness presentations focused on human trafficking, child exploitation, sextortion prevention, intervention, and recovery support services. Under her leadership, Place of Hope continues to be recognized as a leader in prevention education and therapeutic recovery services for survivors.
Jamie is a graduate of Leadership Florida Connect Class X and LEADERship Martin County Class 34. She also is an active member of 10X Leadership, and the Junior League of Martin County. She is a past member of Impact 100 Martin County. Prior to joining Place of Hope, she served as General Manager of a premier high-end steakhouse and built an extensive career in hospitality management, banking, lending, operations, and corporate training.
A native Floridian, Jamie resides in Martin County with her husband and their two beloved dogs. When she is not advancing the mission of Place of Hope, Jamie and her husband can often be found exploring the mountains, enjoying hut-to-hut hiking adventures, skiing, trail running, and seeking out unforgettable culinary experiences. An avid foodie with a passion for travel and the outdoors, she loves discovering new destinations one trail and one meal at a time. Jamie attended Northwood University in West Palm Beach, where she earned degrees in Advertising and Marketing with a minor in Hotel, Restaurant, and Resort Management.