Nureed Saeed
Secretary | Founder & Creative Director, Nu Interiors | Advocate for Equity in Design
Why I Make It Home: Because I believe that good design is not meant for just those who can afford it. Access to good design is a direct contributor to human happiness, success and therefore we must all ensure everyone has the ability to live in a safe, healthy well thought out space.
Ann Dale
Board Member | Advocate for Dignified Housing
Why I Make It Home: I joined the board because I believe in the transformative power of home. Safe, dignified living spaces restore hope and become the foundation for rebuilding lives.Carolyn’s tireless dedication inspires me every day—I’m honored to support her vision and this mission.
Nel Ellwein
Board Member | Early Supporter | Nonprofit Strategist
Why I Make It Home: I discovered Make It Home while trying to donate furniture—and found an organization doing far more than reuse. I joined the board because this work restores dignity, sustainability, and hope in the most tangible ways.
Kendall Galli
Board Member | Advocate for Children & Design Justice
Why I Make It Home:
I believe in the power of home—not just as a place, but as the foundation for dignity, stability, and hope. Every child deserves bedtime stories in a real bed. No family should have to choose between food and a table to gather around.
Vicki Masseria
Board Member | Community-Based Nonprofit Advocate
Why Make It Home: I joined the board because for the past ten years, I’ve worked with nonprofit community organizations focused on addressing the homelessness crisis. I understand the importance of having a home of your own and the dignity that comes with a safe place to call home.
Hilary Bayer Sessions
Board Member | Principal, Quarry Hill Consulting
Why I Make It Home:
I joined the board because I’m passionate about helping people turn houses into homes. Make It Home allows me to do something immediate and impactful—it makes me feel like I’m really making a difference.
The mission speaks to me because it lets me use my “super powers”: reselling antiques, planning events, and using marketing to support those who need it most.
Carolyn Flannery
Founder & CEO | Interior Designer | Advocate for Dignity Through Design
Why I Make It Home:
After 25 years in the design world, I knew that comfort and beauty weren’t luxuries—they were lifelines. I started Make It Home to ensure foster youth and families leaving crisis have more than just four walls—they have a welcoming place that says, “You belong here.”
