Meet Our Board Of Directors
Nicki Bruno - Board President
Nicki Bruno is the owner of Bruno Cellars, a boutique winery located in Loomis, California.
Prior to opening the winery in 2002, she worked in the banking and telecommunications industry
for nineteen years. She has served on several local boards and fundraising committees and enjoys working with The Taylor House Team. She is married with three children and two grandchildren.
David Allen - Capital Campaign
David is currently the CEO of Crescent Systems Inc. (CSI) a company that designs and develops software an hardware communication systems. Prior to working with CSI David worked for a Manufacturer of marine boating products for 25+ years. David brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the areas of strategic planning and financial budgeting analysis. David is currently involved with the CASA ( Court appointed Special Advocates) in Placer County. David always wanted to give back to his community and working with CASA and Taylor House are a perfect avenue for doing so. David lives in Loomis with his wife Stacy and their twin boys.
David Allen - Capital Campaign
David is currently the CEO of Crescent Systems Inc. (CSI) a company that designs and develops software an hardware communication systems. Prior to working with CSI David worked for a Manufacturer of marine boating products for 25+ years. David brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the areas of strategic planning and financial budgeting analysis. David is currently involved with the CASA ( Court appointed Special Advocates) in Placer County. David always wanted to give back to his community and working with CASA and Taylor House are a perfect avenue for doing so. David lives in Loomis with his wife Stacy and their twin boys.
Leslie Ferrini - Marketing and Secretary
Leslie spent over 35 years in multiple sales and marketing roles in the medical capital equipment industry. She recently retired from Siemens Healthcare as VP of Strategic and National Accounts. Leslie volunteered as a Placer County CASA and Mentor where she met Taylor House founder Lisa Peat. Her volunteer activities moved to The Taylor House, where she continues to provide guidance, friendship and support to the young ladies residing at the house. Leslie is an avid golfer and enjoys working out cooking, travelling and the outdoors.
Leslie spent over 35 years in multiple sales and marketing roles in the medical capital equipment industry. She recently retired from Siemens Healthcare as VP of Strategic and National Accounts. Leslie volunteered as a Placer County CASA and Mentor where she met Taylor House founder Lisa Peat. Her volunteer activities moved to The Taylor House, where she continues to provide guidance, friendship and support to the young ladies residing at the house. Leslie is an avid golfer and enjoys working out cooking, travelling and the outdoors.
Lance Gannett - Logistics
A former grocery industry executive and current sales representative in the building industry, has been a volunteer for The Taylor House since 2011. Lance learned about the mission and vision of The Taylor House while volunteering as a court appointed special advocate (CASA) for Child Advocates of Placer County. Taylor House founder Lisa Peat was Lance’s CASA trainer and, along the way, shared The Taylor House story. As a father of two girls, Lance was already sympathetic to the challenges young women often face. What he saw in court, and what he heard about The Taylor House, made him anxious to get involved. It didn’t take long for Lance to begin volunteering during the remodel of the property. He also supports the nonprofit at its various fundraisers and continues to act as the unofficial handyman at The Taylor House. Lance became a member of the board of directors in December 2014.
Sherry Graham - Treasurer
Retired from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 2010 and moved to Placer County in 2005. She offers a diverse set of skills in business operations, human resources, budget and coordinating large events. Sherry began volunteering at the Taylor House in 2012 and joined the Board of Directors as Treasurer in April 2014. She admires Lisa’s dedication and commitment to the mission of the Taylor House and finds it rewarding to contribute to the success of the young women who benefit from their residency. Sherry lives in Lincoln with her husband, Bill. She has two married sons, seven grand children, and two dogs. Her hobbies include design and decor, sewing, cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Retired from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 2010 and moved to Placer County in 2005. She offers a diverse set of skills in business operations, human resources, budget and coordinating large events. Sherry began volunteering at the Taylor House in 2012 and joined the Board of Directors as Treasurer in April 2014. She admires Lisa’s dedication and commitment to the mission of the Taylor House and finds it rewarding to contribute to the success of the young women who benefit from their residency. Sherry lives in Lincoln with her husband, Bill. She has two married sons, seven grand children, and two dogs. Her hobbies include design and decor, sewing, cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Wajma Sadat - Governance
Wajma Sadat is a Branch Manager with Wells Fargo Bank and has been in the banking industry for over 15 years. She recently relocated to the Rocklin area with her family from Southern California. Prior to that, she was a Realtor and Loan Officer in the Bay Area. In her free time, Wajma enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and training her new puppy. Wajma is passionate about educating children and has worked with numerous organizations to help tutor children in reading.
Wajma Sadat - Governance
Wajma Sadat is a Branch Manager with Wells Fargo Bank and has been in the banking industry for over 15 years. She recently relocated to the Rocklin area with her family from Southern California. Prior to that, she was a Realtor and Loan Officer in the Bay Area. In her free time, Wajma enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and training her new puppy. Wajma is passionate about educating children and has worked with numerous organizations to help tutor children in reading.
Rick Stalker - Governance and Fundraising
Rick Stalker joined The Taylor House board of directors in 2015. He is a Sacramento native and
Broker / Partner with Stalker, Burnett & Skiff Real Estate Group. He is married to Donna Burnett with two children and resides in Roseville. Rick brings knowledge and insight from previous local non-profit organizations in both community outreach and practical skills vital to the non-profit sector. Rick was instrumental in raising funds while serving as the committee chair for Placer County Habitat for Humanity. Rick attended the 2015 Taylor House Annual Gala and realized he wanted to get involved and lend a helping hand with our young adults while teaching life skills critical to their long-term success. He finds that his commitment to the board, volunteers and donors is incredibly rewarding.
Rick Stalker joined The Taylor House board of directors in 2015. He is a Sacramento native and
Broker / Partner with Stalker, Burnett & Skiff Real Estate Group. He is married to Donna Burnett with two children and resides in Roseville. Rick brings knowledge and insight from previous local non-profit organizations in both community outreach and practical skills vital to the non-profit sector. Rick was instrumental in raising funds while serving as the committee chair for Placer County Habitat for Humanity. Rick attended the 2015 Taylor House Annual Gala and realized he wanted to get involved and lend a helping hand with our young adults while teaching life skills critical to their long-term success. He finds that his commitment to the board, volunteers and donors is incredibly rewarding.
SueEllen Uhte - Marketing
SueEllen is a Sr. Account Executive with Intel Corporation which has been her employer for the past 30+ years. After meeting Lisa Peat and understanding the mission of The Taylor House, she felt joining the Board was the right move in fulfilling a need to give back to the Community. SueEllen is married with five children, four granddaughters, and a Pomsky named Pia. She enjoys travel, spending time with family, contemporary jazz, and being active.
SueEllen Uhte - Marketing
SueEllen is a Sr. Account Executive with Intel Corporation which has been her employer for the past 30+ years. After meeting Lisa Peat and understanding the mission of The Taylor House, she felt joining the Board was the right move in fulfilling a need to give back to the Community. SueEllen is married with five children, four granddaughters, and a Pomsky named Pia. She enjoys travel, spending time with family, contemporary jazz, and being active.
Meet Our Taylor House Team
Lisa Peat
Founder of The Taylor House, retired from Washington Mutual Bank in 2004, where she worked as a Senior Account Executive in The San Francisco Bay area for 10 years. Upon retiring, Lisa returned to Placer County where she built a home and enjoys spending time with her grown daughter, animals and practicing yoga.
In 2007 after years of volunteering at several, local, non-profit organizations such as the Sacramento Aids Foundation, Meals on Wheels and Gold Country Wildlife, Lisa joined the CASA organization and became a court appointed Special Advocate in Placer County. Out of her passion for advocating for teen girls in foster care, Lisa realized that there was a housing need for emancipating foster youth and out of that passion the Taylor House vision came to life.
In 2011 Lisa bought a run down 7 bedroom 2 bath home in downtown Roseville for the purpose of allowing former foster girls to come live in a safe environment where they can learn, live, grow, make mistakes and launch into their true independence. Lisa's vision is to allow the girls to get a first hand experience of the "Real World" learning valuable life skills, such as job and College paths, what it means to pay timely rent and being a productive part of their community.
Founder of The Taylor House, retired from Washington Mutual Bank in 2004, where she worked as a Senior Account Executive in The San Francisco Bay area for 10 years. Upon retiring, Lisa returned to Placer County where she built a home and enjoys spending time with her grown daughter, animals and practicing yoga.
In 2007 after years of volunteering at several, local, non-profit organizations such as the Sacramento Aids Foundation, Meals on Wheels and Gold Country Wildlife, Lisa joined the CASA organization and became a court appointed Special Advocate in Placer County. Out of her passion for advocating for teen girls in foster care, Lisa realized that there was a housing need for emancipating foster youth and out of that passion the Taylor House vision came to life.
In 2011 Lisa bought a run down 7 bedroom 2 bath home in downtown Roseville for the purpose of allowing former foster girls to come live in a safe environment where they can learn, live, grow, make mistakes and launch into their true independence. Lisa's vision is to allow the girls to get a first hand experience of the "Real World" learning valuable life skills, such as job and College paths, what it means to pay timely rent and being a productive part of their community.
Linda King
Joined the Taylor House as Program Manager in the latter part of 2016 with a background ‘taylor-made’ for supporting our residents in all aspects of their development. She possesses and nurtures a philosophy for thinking outside the box and utilizing ingenious resources to create a fun and productive daily environment where the girls can continue to expand pride in themselves and their home while developing their unique and special excellence. The opportunity to pay forward a lifetime of blessings and experience to the youth who are supported by the well-developed foundation and program the Taylor House has to offer was an ideal discovery and mutually beneficial association. Linda enthusiastically encourages visitors to join her on a tour of the Taylor House home and cross the threshold to her office, dubbed “Solution Central”, where the girls know a solution to anything is possible!
Joined the Taylor House as Program Manager in the latter part of 2016 with a background ‘taylor-made’ for supporting our residents in all aspects of their development. She possesses and nurtures a philosophy for thinking outside the box and utilizing ingenious resources to create a fun and productive daily environment where the girls can continue to expand pride in themselves and their home while developing their unique and special excellence. The opportunity to pay forward a lifetime of blessings and experience to the youth who are supported by the well-developed foundation and program the Taylor House has to offer was an ideal discovery and mutually beneficial association. Linda enthusiastically encourages visitors to join her on a tour of the Taylor House home and cross the threshold to her office, dubbed “Solution Central”, where the girls know a solution to anything is possible!
Meet Our Trusted Advisors
Connie Addy
Connie is a former Alumni of The Taylor House. Connie learned while living at The Taylor House that volunteering is fun and rewarding and that is why she is currently a volunteer with us. Through The Taylor House Connie was able to grow as a person and become confident in her abilities. Connie graduated in 2017 from Sierra College with two AA Degrees and is currently attending Sacramento State University where she will graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Health Care Administration. Connie enjoys Snow Skiing and her cat, Konopka, and is interning at Dignity Health.
Connie is a former Alumni of The Taylor House. Connie learned while living at The Taylor House that volunteering is fun and rewarding and that is why she is currently a volunteer with us. Through The Taylor House Connie was able to grow as a person and become confident in her abilities. Connie graduated in 2017 from Sierra College with two AA Degrees and is currently attending Sacramento State University where she will graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Health Care Administration. Connie enjoys Snow Skiing and her cat, Konopka, and is interning at Dignity Health.
Bonnie Kelly
Founder of Bonnie Kelly & Associates; a personal development academy that helps people get out of their way & on with their lives. In 2010, Bonnie launched her Coaching business after being a top Real Estate Agent for almost a decade. Currently residing in Roseville, California, Bonnie has worked in the Placer County & Sacramento County areas for over 13 years, while traveling all over the country helping others. With thousands of personal & group coaching experience, Bonnie has gained the reputation as a Core Energy Coach, who helps you get to the ROOT of your blocks locked deep in your subconscious mind for permanent removal. Bonnie joined the Board of Directors in 2012 and was the President through 2017.
Founder of Bonnie Kelly & Associates; a personal development academy that helps people get out of their way & on with their lives. In 2010, Bonnie launched her Coaching business after being a top Real Estate Agent for almost a decade. Currently residing in Roseville, California, Bonnie has worked in the Placer County & Sacramento County areas for over 13 years, while traveling all over the country helping others. With thousands of personal & group coaching experience, Bonnie has gained the reputation as a Core Energy Coach, who helps you get to the ROOT of your blocks locked deep in your subconscious mind for permanent removal. Bonnie joined the Board of Directors in 2012 and was the President through 2017.
Kathryn Matthews
As the CASA Executive Director, Ms. Mathews oversees the day-to-day activities of the CASA program. Prior to joining Child Advocates, Ms. Mathews spent 15 years with high tech companies, where she progressed from Customer Service in Sales to Director of Business Operations for Global Services at HP.
As such, she brings a wealth of experience in sales, marketing and operations. Kathryn attended University of Phoenix focusing on completing her BA in Business Management. She has also been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Ombudsman and Adoption Support Services and is a past Santa Clara County CASA.
As the CASA Executive Director, Ms. Mathews oversees the day-to-day activities of the CASA program. Prior to joining Child Advocates, Ms. Mathews spent 15 years with high tech companies, where she progressed from Customer Service in Sales to Director of Business Operations for Global Services at HP.
As such, she brings a wealth of experience in sales, marketing and operations. Kathryn attended University of Phoenix focusing on completing her BA in Business Management. She has also been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Ombudsman and Adoption Support Services and is a past Santa Clara County CASA.
Want to Help Us?
Donate your Time, Money or Services
Contact Founder and Executive Director Lisa Peat at (916) 947-8823 or founder@thetaylorhouse.org
Mail Donations to The Taylor House | P.O. Box 853 | Roseville, CA 95678
Supporting the Taylor House, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. EIN 46-0748514
Donate your Time, Money or Services
Contact Founder and Executive Director Lisa Peat at (916) 947-8823 or founder@thetaylorhouse.org
Mail Donations to The Taylor House | P.O. Box 853 | Roseville, CA 95678
Supporting the Taylor House, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. EIN 46-0748514
