I began volunteering at CHATS three years ago with my daughter, Alexis. Initially, we fed the horses and helped with Sensory Saturday events, but I soon began assisting with playdates alongside that. Through this, I have learned to love helping every child and their family get the most out of their experience at CHATS. Being able to ensure that the children and their caretakers feel comfortable and enjoy their surroundings brings me great pleasure. Recently, I have elevated my involvement to include managing playdates and coordinating volunteers with the schedule.

Over the past 10 years, I have been able to constantly learn and gain experience in the horse world by accompanying my daughter to her riding lessons. While I do occasionally ride, my most cherished time at the barn is when I watch my daughter ride her horse, Cooper.