We are a passionate group of instructors and educators who are dedicated to working with each program participant to enrich their quality of life. We look forward to meeting you!

STAFF

Katie Samuelson, CEO – Certified CTRI, Certified Pegasus, Certified PATH, Certified SpiritHorse Senior Instructor 

Dr. Janet Hagen, PhD, Clinical Director 

Tara McPeak, MS, OTR, Instructor, Occupational Therapist – Masters of Occupational Therapy, Certified SpiritHorse Senior Instructor

Shelly Rhode, Operations Specialist, Instructor, Equine Specialist – Certified SpiritHorse Senior Instructor                     

Denise Dorsey-LaCanne CMA, Volunteer Coordinator, Instructor – Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA), Certified SpiritHorse Senior Instructor

Beth Kettner, Instructor – Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Certified PATH, Certified SpiritHorse Senior Instructor  

Katherine Lein, Instructor – Certified PATH Instructor    

Cathy Spaulding, Field Outreach

Danielle Tetzlaff, Marketing 

Ella Ostertag, Equine Manager

Meg Jovanovich, Equine Assistant

Desirae Carpenter, Equine Assistant

Board of Directors

Laurie Koestner, President
Owner, The DePawsitory

Walt Zerrenner, Vice President                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Retired Senior Vice President Information Technology New York Presbyterian Hospitals                                                                                                      

Kay Knuth, Treasurer
President, Knuth Financial Life Planning

Parker Schuh, Secretary
Integrated Sales Associate, Amcor Flexibles North America / Wisconsin Army National Guard

Ellen Longsine
Broker Account Associate, United Healthcare

Dr. Jean Thur
Pediatrician, Aurora Medical Center

Laurie Ahrens
Retired Academic Advisor, UW Oshkosh

George Butz, Sr.
Sales and Philanthropy

Thomas Formella
MIS Supply Chain/ Consultant

John Devroy
Production Manager, Amcor/  United States Marine Corp

AD HOC:

Katie Samuelson
CEO, BEAMING Inc.

Nathan Olson
Attorney/Consultant