Johnine Talley was born and raised on the Central Coast of California. After earning her degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she joined Talley Vineyards. She lives in Arroyo Grande with her husband, Brian and they have two adult daughters, Elizabeth and Olivia.
Committed to giving back, Johnine was a founding member of the Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, serving on its board for 15 years. Together with Brian, she established the Fund for Vineyard and Farm Worker, a fund held at the Community Foundation which supports agricultural workers and their families in San Luis Obispo County. She remains actively involved on the Foundation’s grants committee, serves on the board of KCBX public radio, and volunteers weekly with Meals That Connect, delivering meals to homebound seniors.
Passionate about preserving the beauty of the Central Coast, Johnine loves working with the Land Conservancy to help protect the region’s open spaces and vital natural resources.