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sonal donations to CHLA, he has volunteered his time to speak at our Junior Ambassadors events and offered to
mentor them through their philanthropic efforts. This is very admirable as he is training the next generation of
philanthropists.
Organization Impact JCI
The Santa Clarita Valley JCI Chapter has going through it seasons of ample participation to winding down to
just a few members. Over the last 3 years Sharlene has played a strong leadership presence in helping maintain
the chapter while bring in fresh face. In the last 2 years, Sharlene along with Taylor Kellstrom and myself have
been able to grow the chapter, establish new process, map out a development calendar and develop and unleash
potential in others resulting in multiple chapter projects. Those projects have assisted singles mothers & fam-
ilies in need in our valley, provided food to the homeless in a time of need, raised funds for local schools and
highlighted the contributions of other young leadership making a difference. The focal point has always resided
with helping people find their gifts, develop them and let them share those gifts.
Organization Impact COH
Taylor is a committed and integral part of COH helping shape the organization into one of the top nonprofit
organizations in our community. His passion for our mission and dedication to our clientele shows in the impact
he has made. Under Taylor’s leadership, the Cancer Wellness Center at COH became a reality enabling cancer
patients in Santa Clarita to receive over 23 wellness therapies all at no charge. As a public figure, his positive
reputation has repeatedly benefitted Circle of Hope. Taylor speaks at numerous community events as a COH
ambassador. He chairs annually our signature event, as well as a bowling fundraiser and participates on all other
event committees. Taylor’s efforts have helped raise thousands of dollars that support the organization.
Other Contributions
Taylor has contributed and supported CHLA in many ways, from personal donations to mentoring to volunteer-
ing and participating in CHLA events and hosting fundraisers. We are so grateful for his active engagement with
the hospital.
Biography
Taylor Kellstrom is a 30-year-old entrepreneur, philanthropist, real estate agent and motivational speaker. He
was born and raised in SCV. Taylor is a WRHS and COC graduate. Taylor met his wife in 2013 and was mar-
ried in 2018. Taylor and Becca had their first born child in September 2019, name Jaxson Martin Kellstrom.
He opened The Book Exchange – an off campus college textbook store for College of the Canyon students. He
is a Realtor for RE/MAX of Santa Clarita. He is an ambassador for CHLA; he created “Bowling for Kids” an
event in its 9th year now, raising $35,290.11. In 2015, his wife and him danced in “ Dancing with our Stars” for
CHLA, raising $4,312. Taylor will be running the LA Marathon for CHLA, raising funds for the hospital. Taylor
chaired “Pro Motocross Day” for riders to come visit CHLA to talk with the kids, sign autographs and bring
posters/hats/stickers ,etc. to brighten up the families and kid’s time at the hospital. Taylor started out on the
board of directors for Circle of Hope and then gradually took on every role in the organization including event
chairman, served on every committee, ambassador, VP, President and is now the current past president. Taylor
is the creator of “Bowling for Hope” in its 7th year, raising $23,520.07 to date. He chaired 31 Days of Hope in
2019, raising $25,000 for COH. Taylor has been on Circle of Hope’s “Vine 2 Wine” committee since 2014 and
is the current chairman of the event from 2016 to now. With Taylor as the chairman, the event has raised over
$150,933.05 to date. He’s created and partnered in fundraisers with Edison, Kellstrom Real Estate, and Galpin
raising $56,099. Taylor is one of the founding members of “Hope’s Haven Cancer Wellness Center.” Taylor was
the event co- chair in 2018 for JCI SCV’s “40 Under Forty” event raising $23,078 along with co- chairing JCI
SCV’s “ Santa’s Helper’s” event in 2018 and 2019 that helped 560 under privileged kids from Single Mothers
Outreach, Child and Family Center, Boys and Girls Club, and Bridge to Home that raised $7,509.33 for JCI
SCV. Taylor served as JCI President in 2019 and now as Past President. He’s a winner of JCI’s 40 under for-
ty award in 2013 and a current member of the Santa Clarita Junior Chamber. Taylor graduated from the SCV
Chamber’s Leadership Academy and is a current member of the SCV Chamber. In 2017, Taylor was named #1
at the Signal’s Top 51. Taylor in 2018 was the co-chair for West Ranch High School’s first ever 10-year high
school reunion. Taylor served on Child and Family’s Taste of the Town committee in 2019 and 2020. Taylor is
a co-founder and serves as VP for MAX relief Foundation. Taylor is a part of the Hart District/College of the