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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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Volunteer & Training Manager

Laura Patrick

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Amy Barrett

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

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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Administrative Assistant & Equine Specialist

Michelle Ocampo

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Nicole Welch

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, PATH Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning, T-EMDR Certified Therapist

Instructor & Equine Specialist

Amy Degumbia

PATH, Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Instructor & Equine Specialist

Suzi Porter

PATH, Int'l CertifiedTherapeutic Riding Instructor

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Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Caitlin Raftis

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Alcohol & Drug Counseling

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Licensed Professional Counselor

Cheryl Galligan

PATH Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning

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Licensed Professional Counselor

Julie Tedesco

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Equine Caregiver

Kathryn McGuire

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Equine Caregiver

Lacey Chestnut

Equine Caregiver

Megan Burg

Property Manager

Joe Dunn

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