Mandy Cabot
mandy@dansko.com
Education:
- BA Harvard University 1976
- M.Ed. University of Virginia
Current Profession:
- Board Chair, Dansko Inc.
- Director Silkgrass Holdings Ltd.
Professional Background:
- Co-founder and CEO, Five Star Farm Inc and Dansko Inc
- Director, Cabot-Wellington LLC
Nonprofit Experience:
- Co-founder, the Dansko Foundation and the Cabot Kjellerup Foundation
- Former board chair, the Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation
- Former director, Stroud Water Research Center, Two Ten Footwear Foundation
- Current director, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine
Personal Passions:
Actively exploring new places (by foot, kayak, horseback and skis); righting wrongs, serving the underserved and protecting sacred places; snuggling, holding hands and feeling immensely grateful
Favorite quote:
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose is to give it away”
Peter Kjellerup
peter@dansko.com
Education:
- Master Degree, Agriculture, Denmark
- Equestrian Bereiter FN; Germany
Current Profession:
- Director, Dansko, Inc
- Director Silkgrass Holdings Ltd.
Professional Background:
- 10 years Agriculture Farming Denmark
- 40 years equestrian trainer/teacher/breeder; co-founder Five Star Farm Inc
- Co-founder and Executive Vice President Dansko, Inc
Nonprofit Experience:
- Co-founder of the Dansko Foundation and the Cabot Kjellerup Foundation.
- Board member of Stroud Water Research Center, the Chester County Food Bank and The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County
- Former Board member of Brandywine Red Clay Alliance
Personal Passions:
- Be engaged in creating a healthier environment and in protecting our wildlife.
- Travel to learn more about the world, its ecology and cultures.
- Our kids and grandkids; our dogs [current and remembered]
- Hiking; kayaking; snorkeling; skiing; riding; tennis.
Favorite quote:
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
Mette Kjellerup
mette@ckrealtytrust.com
Education:
- Gladsaxe Private School, Konges Lyngby, Denmark
Current Profession:
- Property Manager Cabot Kjellerup Realty Trust
- Administrative Director Cabot Kjellerup Foundation
Professional Background:
- Professional Horse Trainer
- Manager at Blue Hors, Billund Denmark
- Manager at Five Star Farm, West Palm Beach, FL
Nonprofit Experience:
- Project HOME, Philadelphia, PA; Volunteer
- Canine Partners for Life, Cochranville, PA; Volunteer
- Safe Harbor, West Chester, PA; Volunteer
- Chester County Food Bank, Exton, PA; Volunteer
- Project CURE, West Grove, PA; Volunteer
Personal Passions:
- Helping others
- Being in nature
- Learning new things
- Cooking, best together with friends and family
Favorite quote:
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
Nina Bulich
Family Services Coordinator
ninamcc23@gmail.com
Education:
- B.S in Elementary Education from University of Vermont
Current Profession:
- Elementary Educator for Rockwood Preparatory Academy, Portland, OR
Professional Background:
- Family Resource Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity, Americorps
- Project Hope Foundation: Elementary Teacher for Students on the Autism Spectrum
- Personal Care Assistant for Children with Special Needs
- Board Member of Cabot Wellington Foundation
Nonprofit Experience:
- Americorps/Habitat for Humanity
- Educator for Project Hope Foundation
- Puppy Raiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs
- Pet Therapy volunteer at Greenville Humane Society
- Kneale Dockstader Foundation (2014-Present), Vice President
Personal Passions:
Adventuring in the outdoors, exploring new cultures, teaching, working with children and supporting families, training and raising dogs for service and companionship.
Favorite quote:
“It’s not about always making the best decision, it’s about making the best out of every decision you make.”
Ted Piotrowicz
Client Advisor, Legacy Advisors
tpiotrowicz@legacyadvice.com
Education:
- JD Villanova University School of Law
- B.A Ursinus College
Current Profession:
- Client Advisor, Legacy Advisors
Professional Background:
- Legacy Advisors
- Milestone Partners
Nonprofit Experience:
- Legacy Advisors Foundation, Committee Chair
- Abele Family Foundation, Advisor
- Fred’s Footsteps Fellow
Personal Passions:
Maximizing time with my family and friends; finding time for a round of golf; watching sports and cheering on Philadelphia teams; and helping our clients achieve their objectives
Favorite quote:
“When it’s all over, the question to answer is, ‘Did I make a difference?’
Trish Rogers
trish.rogers@silkgrassfarms.
Education:
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JD Georgia State University
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B.A. University of Connecticut
Current Profession:
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General Counsel + Chief Compliance Officer at Unless Ventures
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General Counsel at Silk Grass Holdings
Professional Background:
- Unless Ventures/Silk Grass Holdings
- Moye White
- McKenna Long and Aldridge (now Dentons)
- KPMG
Nonprofit Experience:
- Board of Directors, Futaleufu Riverkeeper
- Board of Advisors, Sportainability
- Board of Directors, Silk Grass Wildlife Preserve
Personal Passions:
Exploring the world on foot and by bicycle; making personal, measurable, positive differences in people’s lives; cooking; learning; catering to the best doggo(s) on the planet.
Favorite quote:
“Develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music – the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself” ~ Henry Miller