It Takes A Village
It’s the people behind the work that makes this all possible.
“The staff members have made this therapeutic experience very worthwhile and beneficial to my depression, anxiety, and addiction. I greatly appreciate the amount of work and care I receive.”
– Anonymous Client
Michelle Ruehl
Interim Executive Director
Instructor, CTRI, ESMHL
Kaitie Combs
Operations Manager
Celeste Ruano
Equine Manager, Instructor, ESMHL
Alexa Hill
Instructor in Training
Amy Blanchard
Development Assistant
Bridgett Wayman
Caretaker
Lisa Snyder
Volunteer Coordinator, Instructor ESMHL
Carrie Berry
Instructor, CTRI
Deb Karber
Instructor, CTRI
Kat Synder
Barn Supervisor, Instructor, ESMHL
Laura Oliva
Instructor, ESMHL
Nicole Fisk
Social Work Intern
Ciara Ruano
Social Work Intern
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our volunteer Board of Directors provides the organization with strategic oversight and governance.
Nikki Herman
President
Valencor
Springs Wealth Group
Chris Valentine
Vice President
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Zach Bunney
Treasurer
FirstBank
Reggie Graham
Corporate Affairs & Risk Management Navigators
