About Dayforce cares

We believe in giving where we’re living

Dayforce Cares recognizes the value of corporate responsibility, and we strive to make a meaningful difference to people and families in need. Through our own corporate pledges, employee-initiated fundraising, and staff volunteerism, we’ve been able to contribute to the communities where we live and work in the U.S. and Canada.

“Our commitment to community engagement runs deep. With an emphasis on employee-driven philanthropy, we empower our local teams to enhance the lives of people in their own communities. We call it ‘giving where we're living,’ and it’s at the heart of our culture.”

Todd C. Simmons

Chair of the Board

AREAS OF FOCUS

We support a wide range of basic needs

We focus on helping people get access to necessities like food, clothing, and shelter. We also provide support for many items related to physical and emotional well-being. Past grants have covered items ranging from boots and work clothing, to diapers and cribs, to prosthetics and braille books.

Meet our executive director

OUR TEAM

Shawna Weisberg

Executive Director

Dayforce

Residing in Toronto, Ontario, Shawna is the Executive Director of Dayforce Cares in Canada and the U.S. Additionally, Shawna is the Director of Dayforce HCM’s global Community Impact work.

Shawna strives to make a positive social impact in all that she does, and her experience reflects this with a focus on corporate grant-making, employee giving, volunteering, and fundraising. She has worked in corporate social responsibility with two of Canada’s largest banks, worked directly with several non-profits, and studied Corporate Citizenship at Boston College.

Shawna holds a degree in Psychology from York University as well as a diploma in Illustration from Sheridan College. Shawna has been a Director and Advisor for non-profit Boards in the Toronto area, and in her spare time she enjoys art, music, travel, and is an enthusiastic dog lover.

Meet our board of directors

Todd C. Simmons

Chair of the Board

Dayforce

Todd is the Chief Risk Officer for Dayforce, having began his Dayforce career in 2001. In addition to his responsibilities as CRO, Todd provides executive leadership for site operations, employee engagement and community relations at Dayforce’s largest US Center of Excellence in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Prior to joining Dayforce, Todd held leadership positions at several companies, including Hewitt Associates, BP/Amoco and Sam’s Club/Wal-Mart Stores. In addition to his business leadership experience, Todd is a retired senior non-commissioned officer of the United States Army and Florida National Guard. He served honorably for 21 years including two tours to Iraq, in 2003 and 2009. 

In service to our local community, Todd is a past Board Chair of the Pinellas County Urban League and has served on multiple non-profit boards, including; Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, St. Pete’s Promise Leadership Committee and St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors. 

Todd holds a BA in History from Florida State University. He resides in Treasure Island, Florida with his wife Nancy and their son Jack. His oldest son Scott lives in Missouri with his wife and two daughters. In his spare time, Todd is an avid fisherman and outdoor enthusiast.

Sharita Elston

Vice Chair of the Board

Dayforce

As Vice President of Procurement, Sharita oversees Dayforce’s global acquisition of goods and services essential for operations. This includes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation. Sharita began her career with Dayforce in 2001, where she held various leadership positions within Client Funds, Finance Operations, and the Accounting organizations. Sharita’s alma mater is University of Central Florida where she earned her BA business. 

In addition to her business leadership at Dayforce, Sharita has worked with various charitable organizations including Alzheimer’s Association, Habitat for Humanity and local food shelves. She also serves as a mentor for one of Dayforce’s leadership development programs focused on professional development of underrepresented minorities and is on the steering committee for a few of Dayforce’s employee resource groups. 

Sharita is a travel enthusiast and enjoys exploring and learning about different countries and cultures. In her spare time, when she isn’t traveling, Sharita can be found spending time with her family and friends.

Jeff Jacobs

Board Director and Treasurer

Dayforce

As Head of Accounting and Financial Reporting, Jeff is responsible for leading the accounting, reporting and assurance functions for Dayforce, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidations process, as well as leadership over our financial operations teams and processes  (order to cash, and accounts payable). Additionally, Jeff’s teams have ownership of Dayforce’s finance & accounting policies and standards.

Prior to Dayforce, Jeff spent 10 years at KPMG as a Senior Audit Manager, and 5 years at General Mills as a Finance Manager.

Jeff is currently the Finance Committee Chair on the board of Highland Federal Finance (a small financing organization) and is the Treasurer for his neighborhood homeowners association.

In his spare time, Jeff enjoys numerous sports-related activities, particularly basketball – either playing, watching, or coaching his daughters’ teams.

Jessica Hofrichter

Board Director and Secretary

Dayforce

Jessica leads the product compliance team at Dayforce, which provides legal guidance and support to product teams across the globe. She works closely with product management, business development, marketing, and operations teams to help maintain compliance in existing markets and tackle compliance questions in new markets. Jessica is an experienced legal and product compliance leader with a passion for developing teams and programs to integrate compliance into everyday business activities. 

Prior to joining Dayforce, Jessica represented clients at a law firm in Minneapolis in a wide range of employment and general business matters. With many years of employment law counseling and litigation experience, she enjoys helping Dayforce build cutting edge HCM products and services. 

Jessica received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota and a Juris Doctor degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Jessica lives in Rosemount, MN with her husband and three children.

Sianneh Mulbah

Board Director

Minnesota Timberwolves

Sianneh Mulbah is in her ninth season with the Timberwolves and Lynx. In 2018 Mulbah became the first female Timberwolves and Lynx C-level executive when she was named its Chief People Officer. In her current role Mulbah is responsible for the development and execution of the organization’s comprehensive human resources strategy. This includes talent acquisition, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, organizational and employee development, compensation and benefits, HR operations and technology, employee relations, and administrative services.

Mulbah plays a key role in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Women in Sports Leadership Council, which focuses on the professional growth and development of women in the workplace. She is also on the board of directors of the Twin Cities chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE) and has served as a member of the Minneapolis Downtown Council and Girls on the Run Twin Cities.

 A graduate of Bemidji State University, Mulbah received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She also received a Master’s degree in Organizational Management – HR and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Concordia University-St. Paul.

 Sianneh currently resides in Burnsville, MN with her children Christopher (18) and Olivia (8).

Davetta Rinehart

Board Director

YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas

Davetta has been a YMCA professional for 35 years. She serves as the SVP/Chief Human Resources Officer for the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas, where she leads a team of HR professionals in the areas of talent acquisition, leadership development, diversity, equity and inclusion, employee relations, compensation, and payroll and benefits. Davetta believes in “Everything HR” and with her Y team helps staff grow into Cause-Driven Leaders who lead programs that strengthen our communities.

Her career began as a Childcare Director, opening the first preschool center at her YMCA. She also served in the role of Senior Program Director and Associate Branch Executive before moving into the field of HR.

Davetta’s alma mater is the University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.

Outside of the YMCA world, Davetta lives in Yorktown, VA. She and her husband Bill stay busy by travelling to visit their three young-adult children. She serves on the Board of First Spark, a nonprofit organization that provides education and resources to early childhood educators, along with connecting parents of young children with important information and resources. She is an assistant governor with Rotary District 7600 and member of the Rotary Club of Warwick @ City Center Newport News, where she is involved in a wide array of service projects designed to improve the quality of life in her local community and around the world.

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