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

Program Director

Emily Eschner

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

Director of Development

Linda McLaughlin

Volunteer Coordinator & Equine Specialist

Laura Patrick

Instructor & Equine Specialist

Amy Degumbia

PATH, Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor

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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 Physical Therapist

Nicole Duursema

Speech Language Pathologist

Andrea Pascariello, M.A., CCC-SLP

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Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Caitlin Raftis

Property Caretaker

Jeri Ricupero

Gardener Extraordinaire

Instructor and Equine Specialist

Alyssa Carlone

PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Instructor and Equine Specialist

Julie Bak

PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Candidate

Equine Caregiver

Megan Burg

Equine Caregiver

Allie Fusco

Equine Caregiver

Samantha Oakes

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