Board of Directors
HeartStrides is a nonprofit organization served by a governing board of directors. Directors volunteer their time to act as advisors and advocates of our mission and to assure proper allocation of funds. Directors also assist in garnering support and contributions on behalf of the organization to assure services retain the highest standards and remain financially accessible to our military personnel and at-risk youth.
Meet Our Board
Kristy Dees, Founding Director
Kristy Dees, Founding Director
Kristy Dees, Founding Director
Kristy is our “lead mare” and Founding Director of HeartStrides and owner of Healing Hearts Ranch. She is a PATH International certified riding instructor, a level two centered riding instructor, certified peer counselor, certified recovery coach and lead clinician for our programs. She is a huge advocate for recovery support in our community.
Latrayl Murphy, President
Kristy Dees, Founding Director
Kristy Dees, Founding Director
Latrayl is a retired US Army Staff Sergeant. She is the mother of three (two boys and a girl), a very chubby cat and a dog. Her love for horses began when she was referred to HeartStrides for equine therapy in 2017. Latrayl has been a valuable member of our team ever since and joined the board to help move the organization forward.
Karina Murphy, Vice President
Kristy Dees, Founding Director
Karina Murphy, Vice President
Info coming soon
Sue Brooks, Treasurer
Cathy Mahon, Secretary
Karina Murphy, Vice President
Sue has worked as a Substance Use Disorder Professional since 1994. She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She has experience working with persons with Co-Occurring challenges throughout her career. Sue has been a foster parent in the past and is also an adoptive parent.
Cathy Mahon, Secretary
Cathy Mahon, Secretary
Cathy Mahon, Secretary
Cathy is the founder of Life Lessons with Horses. She is a certified professional coach, teacher and facilitator of equine assisted learning. She is a retired Physician’s Assistant after 30 years in surgery and primary care.
Dan Clark
Cathy Mahon, Secretary
Cathy Mahon, Secretary
Daniel Clark is the founder of Critical Concepts Consulting, a training and consulting company. He is retired from the US Army/Reserves after 30 years as a psychologist, and has worked for the WA State Patrol as the Department Psychologist for 25+ years.
Laura Vogel
Laura Vogel
Laura Vogel
Info coming soon
Marj Brost
Laura Vogel
Laura Vogel
Info coming soon