Department: Administration
Job title: Administration Director
What is your main task in the office?
I am the liaison to the Executive Board, Administrative Council, Nominating, and Bylaws Committees.
Members may call you concerning:
Governance, Delegate and Executive Board nominations and elections, and USDF governance questions.
How long have you been with USDF?
19 years.
How did you get started?
I was seeking an opportunity to transition from working as a vet tech work to a more administrative role while remaining in the equine industry. I learned about an opening at USDF from the current USDF Competitions Director, Krystina Wright, as, at the time, we boarded our horses at the same farm. I applied and was initially hired as an Administration/Human Resources Coordinator.
What is your favorite part of your job?
The people I work with.
What is your favorite part of USDF?
The desire that members of this organization have to see USDF continue to grow and educate people about dressage.
Share a little about yourself.
I am a native of Lexington, Kentucky, and my equine background stems from Thoroughbred racing. After attending the University of Kentucky for two years, I transferred to Morehead State University and graduated from their Veterinary Technology Program with a degree in Applied Science. Out of college, I worked at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital for several years before coming to USDF. I am most passionate about animal rescue and advocacy. I enjoy listening to true crime podcasts, being outdoors (especially hiking and kayaking), going to concerts, and spending time with my husband and our lively senior rescue dogs.
