HELP of Southern Nevada Appoints Jayne Backhouse and Elyse Scheri to Board of Trustees
Accomplished leaders bring decades of experience in corporate leadership, strategic partnerships and community engagement to advance the nonprofit’s mission of empowering Southern Nevadans
From left to right: Jayne Backhouse and Elyse Scheri
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LAS VEGAS (Nov. 9, 2026) – HELP of Southern Nevada, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting individuals and families in overcoming barriers and achieving self-sufficiency, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jayne Backhouse and Elyse Scheri to its Board of Trustees. Both leaders bring extensive experience in corporate leadership, philanthropy and community engagement, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to serving vulnerable populations throughout Southern Nevada.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jayne and Elyse to our Board of Trustees,” said President and CEO of HELP of Southern Nevada, Fuilala Riley. “Their commitment to making a positive impact in Southern Nevada aligns with our mission, and we look forward to the perspectives and leadership they will bring to our organization.”
Jayne Backhouse serves as Managing Director, Head of Shared Services and Henderson Site Lead at Barclays, bringing more than 30 years of experience in global operations, organizational transformation and executive leadership. She previously served on the Board of Directors for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance from 2019 to 2025, where she represented Barclays and supported efforts to strengthen the region’s business community and economic development. A dedicated advocate for employee engagement and community involvement, Backhouse has also championed corporate citizenship, inclusion and volunteer initiatives throughout her career.
Elyse Scheri serves as Manager of Community Affairs at Southwest Gas Corporation, bringing more than 14 years of experience in corporate philanthropy, nonprofit partnerships and community investment. In her role, Scheri leads the community affairs strategy for Southern Nevada while contributing to the companywide strategic direction for philanthropic initiatives, employee giving and volunteer engagement programs. Throughout her career, Scheri has cultivated strong relationships with nonprofit organizations, business leaders and community stakeholders to advance initiatives addressing critical community needs.
As members of HELP of Southern Nevada’s Board of Trustees, Backhouse and Scheri will help guide the organization’s strategic direction, strengthen community partnerships and support its continued efforts to provide essential resources and services to those in need.
For more information about HELP of Southern Nevada and its programs, visit www.helpsonv.org.
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About HELP of Southern Nevada:
HELP of Southern Nevada provides assistance to low-income families, homeless youth and other individuals, to help them reach self-sufficiency through direct services, training and referrals. HELP operates 9 departments, consists of 130 employees and serves tens of thousands of unduplicated clients each year. Programs available include Behavioral Health Services, Homeless Response Teams, Family Housing Services, Framing Hope Warehouse, Holiday Assistance, Adult Housing Programs, Shannon West Homeless Youth Center, Weatherization and Workforce Services. For more information, call HELP of Southern Nevada at 702.369.4357 or visit www.helpsonv.org. Follow HELP of Southern Nevada on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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