Staff

Emily Bushnell *
Executive Director
PATH Intl. Advanced Instructor and Mentor

Tamlyn Nathanson *
Program Director
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, Mentor

Laurie Ciavardini, LCSW-R and Military Clinical Counselor *
Veteran Manager
Advanced EAGALA Mental Health Specialist, EAGALA Equine Specialist, PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning

Sarah-Jane Casey *
Lead Instructor
PATH Intl. Advanced Instructor, PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, EAGALA Equine Specialist

Melissa Mayer
Volunteer Manager

Jenny Heffer *
Program Manager: Equine Assisted Learning and Residential Youth
PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning

Tara Spennicchia *
Equine Manager
PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning

Lisa Maksimyadis
Instructor and Barn Assistant

Rony Espana
Facility Manager

Margaret Hall *
Instructor, PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Courtney Penachio*
Instructor and Facility Specialist, PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning

*Staff that are also instructors

Consultants

Barbara Carbone, MA, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
EAGALA Certified Mental Health Specialist and Military Designated Provider, Certified Military Clinical Counselor

Laurie Ciavardini, LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Advanced Eagala Mental Health Specialist & Advanced Equine Specialist with Military Designation, Certified Military Clinical Counselor