Lynn is STAR's founder and full-time Executive Director/Program Coordinator. She holds a BS degree in Special Education, and a MS in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Tennessee. She is an Advanced Level PATH Intl. Instructor and mentor and an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. Lynn is also a PATH Intl. Lead On-Site Visitor for the National Accreditation Program, Faculty for the Center Accreditation Training and is the Chair of the PATH Intl. Education Oversight Committee.

director[at]rideatstar[dot]org

Stephanie is STAR’s Equine Assistant Manager. She holds an Associates degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences from Pellissippi State University. She has always been involved in the equine world and currently owns two horses and one pony. Stephanie is a certified Chris Irwin Trainer with a silver level standing in both groundwork and riding.

equine[at]rideatstar[dot]org

Lindsey is STAR’s Program Assistant, Minis in Motion Coordinator and a Registered Level PATH Intl. instructor. She holds a BS in Psychology from Auburn University of Montgomery. Specializing in the sport of Eventing, Lindsey has owned and ridden horses for 16+ years.

lindsey[at]rideatstar[dot]org

Shara has been the Development Director for STAR since 2009. She holds a BS degree from Wichita State University in Integrated Marketing Communications (Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising) and has worked within the fundraising and development field for 10+ years and worked with non-profits since 1997.

development[at]rideatstar[dot]org

Sara is STAR's Changing Strides Coordinator, a Registered Level PATH Intl. instructor and an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. Her experience includes at-risk youth programs, Hippotherapy, equine assisted learning with school programs, curriculum development and presenting at workshops. She is certified in therapeutic foster care with the state of Tennessee, a member of the East Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth Council and a Knoxville 4-H Leader.

sara[at]rideatstar[dot]org

Jennifer is STAR'S Equine Manager. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with majors in Child and Family Studies and Psychology. She owns a Thoroughbred and has been riding and working with horses for 10+ years. She is also a certified Chris Irwin Trainer with a bronze level standing in groundwork.

equine[at]rideatstar[dot]org

Kristen is STAR's Director of Adminstration. She is an Advanced Level PATH Intl. Instructor and mentor. She has a BS in Marketing and a MBA degree from Tennessee Technological University. Kristen is also an Associate Site Visitor for the PATH Intl. National Accreditation program. She serves on the Path Intl. Accreditation Subcommittee and Standards Task Force.

kristen[at]rideatstar[dot]org

Melissa has been STAR's Volunteer Coordinator since 2008. She is passionate about working for an organization that partners horses with the special needs community. She also has an administrative background with an emphasis in Personnel Management.

volunteer[at]rideatstar[dot]org

Claire is a Registered Level PATH Intl. Instructor and Certified Vaulting Instructor. Claire has 15+ years of experience working with horses and ponies. She holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Tennessee and lives in West Knoxville with her husband and two young boys.

Cathy is a Registered Level PATH Intl. Instructor. She pursued a BS in Business Management from Fairfield University and is employed by Broadway Elextric/BESCO in Knoxville. A former C2 level Pony Clubber, Cathy has 15+ years experience riding and working with horses.

Jenn is a Registered Level PATH Intl. Instructor. She holds a BA in Sign Language Interpreting and a minor in math. She is a nationally certified sign language interpreter and currently works as a therapy assistant at Hosenfeld Chiropractic/Apple Healthcare.