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OUR TEAM

Our PATH International certified instructors, dedicated volunteers & directors, and equine partners are vital to supporting the growth and well-being of all individuals.

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Executive Director

Shelly Whitlock-Pope, Ed.D.

PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor & Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, EAGALA Equine Specialist, Certified Equine Gestaltist

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Program Director

Emily Eschner

PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor & Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, EAGALA Equine Specialist, Certified Equine Facilitator

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Director of Development

Linda McLaughlin

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Volunteer Coordinator & Equine Specialist

Laura Patrick

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Instructor & Equine Specialist

Amy Degumbia

PATH, Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor

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Administrative Assistant & Equine Specialist

Michelle Ocampo

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Amy Kievit Barrett

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, PATH Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Nicole Welch

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, PATH Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning

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Licensed Physical Therapist

Nicole Duursema

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Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Caitlin Raftis

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Licensed Professional Counselor

Cheryl Galligan

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Property Caretaker

Jeri Ricupero

Gardener Extraordinaire

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Instructor and Equine Specialist

Alyssa Carlone

PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

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Instructor and Equine Specialist

Julie Bak

PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Candidate

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Equine Caregiver

Megan Burg

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Equine Caregiver

Samantha Oakes

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ADDRESS

733 Hill Street

Bristol, CT 06010

EIN: 32-0155596

PHONE

(860) 314-0007

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