Sheron Telfer Rose-Samuels, MAcc

Founder/CEO

Sheron Telfer Rose-Samuels is the Founder and CEO of Patron House Foundation, Inc. With nearly three decades of accounting and financial leadership experience, she provides strong governance and fiscal oversight to ensure donor trust and mission impact. Sheron is also the Founder of SSERS Financial Group and has served in senior nonprofit and corporate finance roles across South Florida.
Adrian Johnson, MTh

Board Chairman

Adrian Johnson is a dedicated and ordained Minister of Religion in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, with over 30 years of service.

Porshea Rose

Secretary

Porshèa, a Connecticut native, is a driven medical student with a strong commitment to community service. Her passion for helping others defines her character and fuels her dedication to making a difference.

Nutan Basant, MBA

Treasurer

Nutan Basant brings a strong analytical and governance-focused perspective shaped by experience across law enforcement, financial services, and compliance-driven environments. 

Talia Telfer

Board member

A Connecticut native with roots in both Connecticut and Florida, Talia brings a refreshing perspective to the Board as a medical student. She is actively engaged in her community, volunteering on the missions’ team at The River Church and leading within youth ministries. Talia’s passion for service and her commitment to others define her leadership.

Travish Burnett

Board member

A Jamaican native raised in Connecticut, Travish is an Executive Leader at Amazon with more than a decade of business and financial leadership. Driven by a genuine heart for service, Travish has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, helping build homes in underserved communities.

Bridgett Grisham

Board member

Bridgett is a native of Michigan and currently resides in Florida with her husband. With over two decades of experience in trade accounting and finance, she brings a wealth of managerial expertise to the Board. Bridgett has spent more than ten years at Florida Power & Light, where she honed her leadership and financial management skills. She is passionate about helping others and remains deeply committed to serving her community.

Polina Boudko

Board member

Polina, originally from Ukraine, moved to Florida over two decades ago. She holds a degree in medicine and has served on several boards, contributing her insight and leadership. Currently a successful real estate investor, Polina brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to the Board.