Nikki Marks, Volunteer Coordinator Assistant

Lisa Turiano, Executive Assistant

Denise Cooke, Data Systems Administrator

Kelly Lucena, Development Associate

Ruth Nortje, Physical Therapist

Jim Heimbuch, Facilities Maintenance

Nikki assists with volunteer issues on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Lisa is the executive assistant and an instructor.  She takes care of SHHRC’s billing and teaches therapeutic riding lessons.

Denise maintains the data bases and provides support

Kelly assists the Executive Director with fundraising events and projects, and works with the volunteer coordinator on recruitment.

Ruth works part-time providing physical therapy services to SHHRC clients.  She provides PT on Tuesday and Friday.

Jim is the go-to man for keeping SHHRC in tip-top running order.  Jim can be found fixing fences, mowing fields and doing general repairs around the facility.

Jess is the weekend barn staff.  Stop by and see her in action on Saturdays.  The barn is closed Sundays.

Emiley is the camp counselor for SHHRC’s Camp Cold Brook in the summer.  Emiley assists in the barn during school breaks and holidays.

Emiley Ross, Camp Counselor

Jess Jansyn, Barn Staff

SHHRC Staff & Board of Directors

SHHRC has five full time staff, eight part time and three part time seasonal staff.  There is usually someone in the office Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 5:00.

Kathy is the Program Coordinator and an instructor at SHHRC.  She organizes all programs at SHHRC.

Gina Taylor, MS, OT, Therapy Coordinator

Gina is a NJ licensed Occupational therapist and an instructor at SHHRC.  She coordinates the Hippotherapy program at SHHRC.

Cristina Maher, Barn Manager

Cris is the Barn Manager and an instructor.  She takes care of the SHHRC herd of horses and teaches therapeutic riding lessons.

Carol Ferris, Volunteer Coordinator

Carol coordinates the many volunteers who give their time at SHHRC.  She hosts volunteer orientation for all new volunteers.

Nichola Redmond, Executive Director

Nichola is the executive director of SHHRC.  She is in charge of overseeing the operation of the entire program, fundraising and interfacing with the SHHRC Board of Directors.

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Judith Schaeffer-Benoit, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Judith is the mental health care provider for the equine assisted mental health project.

Bill is charged with keeping the grounds, outdoor ring and trail in the wonderful shape they’re in.

Bill Bippus, Groundskeeper

Kathy Brennan, Program Director

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Maggie is the summer weekend barn staff.    The barn is closed on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer.

Maggie Shaw, Barn Staff