Our Team

Taylor Payne is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a concentration in business management. Taylor administers the oversight and implementation of all Manna Unlimited consultant selection, processes, plans, and micro-business development ventures. Being the youngest brother to a participant within the SDP, Taylor was hand-selected to be a trusted resource to fulfill Terry’s dreams.

Taylor understands the importance of engaging individuals with disabilities with those with non-disabilities.

Taylor’s people, marketing, branding experience, and, most importantly, his practical communication skills will play a significant role in developing micro businesses.

He values the importance of inclusion within the special needs community and sees the values of integration with those with non-disabilities. Living off the basic principles of “everyone should be treated the same,” Taylor interacts with the disabled participants and bring the best out of them because of his love for helping and inspiring people.



Mark Sanchez attended Verbum Dei High School in South Central Los Angeles, where he excelled in academics and athletics. Soon after graduating, Mark continued his student-athlete career at George Fox University, where he competed in Track & Field and football. Along with being a star athlete, Mark proved himself to be a standout student and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology. Mark has continued his education at Arizona State University, aspiring to obtain his master’s degree in Special Education focusing on Applied Behavioral Analysis.

Growing up, Mark always felt his calling was to help families within his community. As a result, Mark adjusted his goals in life to help others. Mark’s work with intellectual and physically disabled clients is a gratifying experience that provides both him and the client a deep sense of purpose. In addition, his veteran experience of 10 plus years working within the Los Angeles Unified School District, coupled with working in Special Education at Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, and his five years of experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities has been gratifying.

Mark’s passion for athletics has not stopped. He is a member of the Blacklist Running Club and is a certified Personal Trainer for NASM and CPR certified.

Erin Fuller is an integral part of the Manna Unlimited team, upholding the company’s dedication to supporting individuals with special needs through person-centered services. With extensive experience in project management and executive assistance, Erin ensures that operations align seamlessly with the Self-Determination Program (SDP) principles, focusing on effective communication and efficiency.

Erin’s expertise in coordinating resources, managing schedules, and implementing tailored organizational systems enables Manna Unlimited to provide home and community-based support that respects participants’ privacy and dignity. Her problem-solving skills and attention to detail bridge the gap between participants’ Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals and the successful delivery of comprehensive, supportive solutions.

Terese is a graduate of North Lake College, where she majored in Health and Human Services. Since joining the Manna family in 2020 as a Workplace Coach Coordinator, she has been a Sr Business Control Specialist and an Employee Onboarding Coordinator for Bank of America. During her tenure with the Bank, Terese has helped the company onboard and train employees, audit processes, and identify and mitigate risk. She is currently a resident of South Central, Los Angeles.

Working with participants with learning disabilities to achieve their employment goals has been a great experience as she’s able to witness firsthand their growth and confidence exceed her expectations in the workplace. In addition, Terese enjoys working with families and participants from the onboarding process to communicating effectively with coworkers. Terese is eager to assist and looks forward to meeting families apart of her community while providing essential Workplace coaching for Manna clients and beyond.


Sherron McGinest is a Personal Assistant and Tutor for Manna Unlimited. He assists participants in exploring their confidence and independence by applying self-love with the reassurance of being able to complete any strenuous task by remaining empathic to their conditions. Sherron also believes in creating an environment of feeling comfortable within everyday social gatherings.

Sherron studied Sociology at Cerritos College, where he developed the skill of becoming a people person. In addition, his family-oriented background affords him the ability to cultivate and grow long-lasting friendships. Throughout his process of nurturing friendships, Sherron created “Black Beach Club,” a non-profit organization where he organizes and hosts various community events.

Sherron has partnered with Manna with his non-profit to introduce the disabled community to the non-disabled diverse community. He enjoys one-on-one conversations and is most proud of his training in helping Participants develop their individuality.

Sheila is an expert Administrator working in the field of Human Resources for approximately 34 years, assisting injured employees through the California workers’ compensation system. Her understanding of HIPPA laws and assisting injured persons requires empathy, research, and knowledge of California’s Workers’ Compensation Laws. In addition, Sheila is a mother of 3 adult children, one of whom is an adult male with intellectual disabilities, a consumer of the Regional Center for approximately 22 years, and a participant in the California Self Determination Program (SDP).

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) SDP is remarkably similar to my current Administration experiences that she facilitates daily. In addition, Sheila has attended a variety of SDP training sessions to gain knowledge that has afforded me the skills to assist participants and their families. Sheila agrees that “Freedom, Authority, Support, Responsibility, and Confirmation” are the keys to Self-Determination while ensuring participant inclusion with non-disabled members of the community are the fundamental elements for happiness and productive life.