Department: Education
Job title: Education Director
What is your main task in the office?
I oversee education programs for youth, instructors, licensed officials, and amateurs and professionals, as well as the competition-based programs for the North American Youth Dressage Championships (NAYC), Dressage Seat Equitation Semi-Finals, and Dressage Sport Horse Breeding.
Members may call you concerning:
I can answer questions regarding any education program, Licensed Officials Education, NAYC, Dressage Seat Equitation (the youth program), and Instructor Certification.
How long have you been with USDF?
22 years.
How did you get started at USDF?
I started in the Marketing Department.
What is your favorite part of your job?
I enjoy meeting the members and seeing their passion for the sport.
What is your favorite part of USDF?
I enjoy the opportunity to be active and make a difference in the sport and the opportunity for personal growth.
Share a little about yourself.
I moved to Kentucky from California, where I owned and operated a boarding and training facility with my mom, specializing in Eventing. While in California, my husband and I also owned a pistachio orchard. I have two children, who are both very active in different aspects of the equine industry.
