Our Staff | Shepard Meadows

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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, Reiki III - Shinpiden

Program Director

Emily Eschner

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

Instructor & Equine Specialist

Amy Degumbia

PATH, Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Volunteer & Training Manager

Laura Patrick

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Administrative Assistant & Equine Specialist

Michelle Ocampo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Amy Kievit Barrett

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

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Nicole Welch

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

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Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Caitlin Raftis

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Licensed Professional Counselor

Cheryl Galligan

Instructor and Equine Specialist

Suzanne Porter

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

Equine Caregiver

Lacey Chestnut

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Equine Caregiver

Natalie Stroh

Equine Caregiver

Megan Burg

Equine Caregiver

Samantha Oakes

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