Board of Directors

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 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 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 has been volunteering with Operation THRIVE  for 6 years now. She feels that it is most effective program she has seen for Traumatic Brain Injuries. She has been riding since she was eleven. She is a retired Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental manager. 

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 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. 

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. 

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