Our Team

Meet the dedicated staff, instructors, and therapists who bring expertise, compassion, and excellence to everything we do at Saddle Up!

Saddle Up! team members and volunteers

Staff

Tina Doniger

Tina Doniger

CEO / Executive Director

Lindsey Wood

Lindsey Wood

COO / Director of Program Operations

Mike Cowles

Mike Cowles

Director of Development

Julie Burns

Julie Burns

Director of Finance & Administration

Robin Johnson

Robin Johnson

Volunteer Director

Sarah Chenevert

Sarah Chenevert

Program, Office & Tech Administrator

Tabby Griffith

Tabby Griffith

Community Engagement Manager

Audrie Park

Audrie Park

Barn Manager

Emily Zegiestowsky

Emily Zegiestowsky

Equine Manager

Jack Sherrell

Jack Sherrell

Farm Manager

Katherine Shaoul

Katherine Shaoul

Volunteer Services Coordinator

Sara Crossan

Sara Crossan

Equine Coordinator

Beth Lyden

Beth Lyden

Development Coordinator

Instructors

Our instructors hold certifications from PATH International, the professional association for equine-assisted services.

Linda Albertalli

Linda Albertalli

PATH Intl. Certified Professional

Tina Carpenter

Tina Carpenter

PATH Intl. Certified Professional

Averie Conn

Averie Conn

PATH Intl. Certified Professional

Anne Craig

Anne Craig

PATH Intl. Certified Professional

Sara Crossan

Sara Crossan

PATH Intl. Certified Professional

Lynne Evans

Lynne Evans

PATH Intl. Certified Professional

Corinna Glueck

Corinna Glueck

PATH Intl. Certified Professional & Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning

Caoimhe (Kiva) O'Keefe

Caoimhe (Kiva) O'Keefe

Instructor

Heather Osborn

Heather Osborn

PATH Intl. Certified Vaulting Instructor

Beth Page

Beth Page

PATH Intl. Certified Professional

Audrie Park

Audrie Park

PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning

Anne Rogers

Anne Rogers

PATH Intl. Certified Professional

Emily Todd

Emily Todd

PATH Intl. Certified Professional

Emily Wagstaff

Emily Wagstaff

PATH Intl. Certified Professional

Kimberly Wise

Kimberly Wise

PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning

Lindsey Wood

Lindsey Wood

PATH Advanced Instructor, PATH Intl. Certified Professional, CTRS

Josie Wooldridge

Josie Wooldridge

PATH Intl. Certified Professional

Emily Zegiestowsky

Emily Zegiestowsky

PATH Intl. Certified Professional

Therapists

Our licensed therapists specialize in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy using equine movement as a treatment strategy.

Shelby Anderson

Shelby Anderson

Occupational Therapy

Averie Conn

Averie Conn

Occupational Therapy

Lauren Glascock

Lauren Glascock

Speech Therapy

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Allison Harrison

Physical Therapy

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Lauren Kean

Physical Therapy

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Natalie Stasch

Speech Therapy

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Sandra Zaccari

Physical Therapy

Lesson Assistants

Our lesson assistants work alongside instructors and therapists in every session, ensuring participant safety and supporting individual goals.

Michelle Beatty-EakinKristen FieldsAlexandra KoehnBecca LeavyMadeline MurphyMarge NaughtonKristen PortanovaAlena SapienzaJessica Whicker

Board of Directors & Advisors

Executive Board of Directors

Allie BohannonMobley and Gontarek, PLLC
William L. Burns IVMerrill Lynch Wealth Management – Bank of America
Susan BurnsCommunity Volunteer
Vincent ChianeseOld National Bank
Allie FeinerAlliance Bernstein
Charles FergusonTennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Andrea S. FreemanAlliance Bernstein
Tim GerstThinkswell + Rider Parent
William HaughLifepoint Health
Sarah IngramCommunity Volunteer
Nikki OchabJackson
Amy OremHire Right
Sheree Kelley PriceBelle Meade Historic Site & Winery
Bryant TirrillPinnacle Financial Partners
Joseph UnderwoodTractor Supply Company
Kristy WilliamsCommunity Volunteer
Dan BaldettiOwen Board Fellow
Charles PetersonOwen Board Fellow
Wes RichardsonYoung Leaders Council Board Intern

Advisory Board

Nancy BassHCA Healthcare
Blair BegoB.Creativ
Lise BohannonCommunity Volunteer
Sarah ClintonCommunity Volunteer & Rider Parent
Nancy DarrBelmont University
Lori DukeCommunity Volunteer
Karen GarfieldPilates Franklin
Robert JennerHCA Healthcare
Fiona KingFridrich & Clark
Courtney LaginessWorldpay
Lisa McInturffCommunity Volunteer
Art Napolitano Jr.A.O. Smith Corporation
Deborah NewmanCommunity Volunteer & Rider Parent
Matt PacoLonely Planet
Glenn PorterFifthGear Technology Concepts
Anna Robertson HamRobertson Media Group, LLC
Falon VeitEES Agency
Sally UnderwoodVCU Health
Meredith VoylesThe Equine Eye Specialist
Jeffrey WagnerSage Consulting
Joni WerthanWarioto Farm, Inc.
Janet WilkinsCommunity Volunteer

Young Professionals Board

Mackenzie GoldmanChair – Tractor Supply Company
Iysha Cawthon, DDSClarksville Pediatric Dentistry
Beau FishRoussel & Associates
Taylor HamiltonKraftCPAs
Sarah Ann JohnsonMployer Advisor
Colton McInturff, DVMTennessee Equine Hospital
Ginny NeedhamTennessee Titans
JT ReinhartOwen Graduate School of Management
Meredith SeymourTractor Supply Company
Sadie VarleySadie Varley Photography

Join Our Team

We're always looking for passionate, qualified professionals to join our mission. Check back for current openings or reach out to learn more.