Academy of Achievement 2017 Alumni Honorees

Kathleen Carr, DVM, MS, PhD Jennifer Lord, MD Lisa Roskens Sara Williams

Each year several USPC alumni are inducted into the Alumni Academy of Achievement, and join the delegates during the 2- 1/2 day Congress. The alumni honorees play a vital role in the National Youth Congress because they bring the voice of experience into the discussions. They listen, encourage, laugh, and commiserate with the young people, and share personal stories of success and failure, helping the youth delegates to recognize that life is filled with the unexpected and that flexibility and a sense of humor can be as important as excellent goals and plans. Class of 1999 Class of 2004 Class of 2010 Sophie H. Pirie, J.D. Beth Clarke, JD Conrad Adams Stirlin Harris Ben Duke Stephanie Drachkovitch Tracy Moore Jarman Dorothy Eisenberg Janell Hoffman Pat Maykuth, PhD Dr. Anthony Patt, PhD Michael Hoffman Paula Parker Raye Rhonda Rathgeber Gina Miles Henry S. Taylor Anne Tuttle-Roller Class of 2011 Nancy Todd, PhD Class of 2005 Lola Blackwell Chambless, M.D. Class of 2000 Nancy Ambrosiano Janell Goode Hoffman Susanna Colloredo-Mansfield Gillian Clissold Sondra Russman Marshall Ian M. Grant Christine Harris H. Jerry Schurink Lendon Gray Donald McLean, Jr. Melanie Smith –Taylor Jill Hassler-Scoop Michael B. Richardson Class of 2012 Donald B. Hebb Catherine Scott, MD Loranne Ausley Marian Zerfoss Kessler Peter Zimmerman Laurie Chapman-Bosco Jean Swank, PhD Class of 2006 Parker Pearson Jillian Dunham Class of 2001 Yvette R. Seger, Ph.D. Ann Haller Sally Garner Jennifer S. Welter, DPT Christine Knox Sali Gear Mary Beth Larsen Class of 2013 Tad Leithead, Jr. Brian O’Connor Heather Bell Catherine Stoppani-Johnson David O’Connor Dr. Mary Sarah Bergh, DVM John Strassburger Margaret “Meg” Johnson Class of 2007 Dr. Amy Story, Ph.D. Class of 2002 Tom Eversole, DVM Liesl Clark Susan Knox, JD Class of 2014 Tremaine Cooper John A. Kosanovich Stephanie Church LTC Lorelei Coplen Linda Miller David Courreges Laurie Penfield Fichter Carol Ripple, PhD Katharine Devereaux Byron, MFH Anita Huntsman Mark Lloyd Class of 2008 Mary Kahan, DVM Erika de Papp, DVM Class of 2015 Tom McLaughlin Russell Gilfus Jennifer Goss Dorothy Smith Liz Halliday Heather Rosenker Emily Wiley, PhD Kevin Price Brian Sabo Sharon Turner, PhD Lisa Sabo Class of 2003 Georgia Gerber Carey Williams. PhD Class of 2016 Marc Donovan Patti Jo Hassler Class of 2009 Linda Zang Gary Keating Holiday Banta Richard Lamb Jim Hamilton Kelly Wycall Phillips Caroline McCabe LTC Stacy Yike John Staples Kate Sweeney Alumni Biographies

Kathleen Carr, DVM, MS, PhD

Dr. Kathleen Carr is an H-A graduate who grew up in a military family. Her introduc- tion to Pony Club came when she 17 by joining the Benning Pony Club, though she began riding as a 4-year old. Dr. Carr is a graduate of the University of Georgia, receiving her Doctorate of Veteri- nary Medicine from the College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned a Ph.D. in mi- crobiology from Auburn University and her Masters of Science in International Stud- ies from the U.S. Army War College. Dr. Carr retired in July 2007 at the rank of Colonel after a 22-year active duty career in the U.S. Army. She served in a variety of key operational and strategic positions throughout the Department of Defense (DoD). Since 1994, Dr. Carr’s career focused on biodefense medical countermeasure research with assignments at the U.S Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs). Dr. Carr is married to Edwin (Ned) Taylor. They enjoy their time on their farm in Sharpsburg, Maryland with their 3 dogs, 4 horses and barn cat. Kathleen is the managing in Quantum Leap , LLC, a home -based business that focuses on teaching, coaching and training three-day event riders and horses. Jennifer Lord, MD

Jennifer is an H-A graduate of Berks Pony Club in the Eastern Pennsylvania Region. Jennifer enjoyed everything Pony Club had to offer, although her favorites were the and combined training rallies, and teaching younger Pony Club members. Jennifer graduated from Albright College in Pennsylvania with honors, where she obtained degrees in both Biology and Business Administration, as well as a minor in International Business. She went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine degree at Medical College of Pennsylvania-Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. After finishing her training she moved to Austin, Texas where she began private practice specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. After treating patients for eight years, Jennifer realized she wanted to have a bigger impact and reach more patients and left active medicine to pursue a start-up company. She is currently working on a medical device to improve fracture care, although still maintains her medical license. Jennifer currently lives with her husband and their two adopted rescue cats, Zen and Zoe. She enjoys riding, competitive , volunteering with the local animal rescue, and being an environmental steward as a Master Naturalist. Alumni Biographies

Lisa Roskens

Lisa is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Burlington Capital Group LLC. Under Ms. Roskens leadership, the Company was restructured from an investment management firm to an organization with ongoing operating businesses built on a shared services platform. Prior to coming to the Burlington Capital Group in 2000, Ms. Roskens served as Managing Director of Twin Compass, LLC and was the Director of Business Development at Inacom Corporation. From 1995 to 1997, Ms. Roskens served as Finance Director for the U.S. Senate campaign of Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska. A graduate of Stanford Law School, Ms. Roskens was an attorney with the Kutak Rock law firm in Omaha, Nebraska from 1992-1995, specializing in commercial litiga- tion. Ms. Roskens competed in marathons and , but her primary hobby has been equestrian, specifically as an amateur jumper rider. In 2001, Ms. Roskens founded Take Flights Farms, a 501(c)(3) organization that incorporates horses into therapeutic and learning programs. Her for the sport and her home city spurred her to found the Omaha Equestrian Foundation in 2011, a 501(c)(3) that hosts an annual volunteer- run equestrian event, The International Omaha, and won the bid to host the 2017 World Cup Finals in Jump- ing and . Sara Williams

Sara Williams, a graduate "A" member of Panache Pony Club in the Sierra Pacific Re- gion, has been involved in Pony Club for over 28 years as a member, instructor, ex- aminer, DC and RIC. She became an attorney in 2004 and has primarily focused her legal career on helping youth as a juvenile defense attorney. Combining her knowledge of horses with her legal profession, she also handles equine law cases, including anything from contract disputes, sales and lease agreements to equine re- lated personal injury cases. Her memories of Panache Pony Club in California are so special to Sara. She believes that because they had so many involved parents that supported the member’s successes, many graduates are still involved in Pony Club today. Sara has tried to bring that sense of involvement to the clubs she has worked with since she has graduated from Pony Club herself. Grooming for Gina Miles was an amazing experience for Sara as she was able to see professional horseman- ship at the very top levels, as they traveled the world with horses. She and Gina would joke about how they used all of their Pony Club skills through this incredible journey. Sara has a three year old daughter, Crosby, and lives in Woodland, California.

National Youth Congress Class of 2017 Delegates

The USPC National Youth Congress was established in 1998 in order to recognize outstanding older Pony Club members that have achieved a National Certification. The National Youth Congress delegates are selected yearly by their regions and come from all over the country. Two days prior to the USPC Equine Symposium & Convention these delegates are brought together for a series of workshops and discussions intended to expand their awareness of themselves and of the rapidly changing external world into which they will soon graduate. The Congress provides opportunities for youth delegates to bring forward regional issues and best practices, and share ideas and experiences with other delegates, distinguished Alumni, members of the National Youth Board, and members of the USPC Board of Governors. Many proposals put forward by the National Youth Congress have inspired new programs and fresh perspectives on current programming. 2017 NATIONAL YOUTH CONGRESS

Samantha Baer Squamscott Pony Club, Central New England Region Sarah Barnes Riverview Pony Club, Camino Real Region Megan Benton River Riders Pony Club, Deep South Region Sophie Buelow Santa Ynez Valley Pony Club, Camino Real Region Cyra Carlson Rivers Edge Pony Club, Inland Empire Region Jenna Dewald Fallbrook Pony Club, Southern California Region Carly Dyal Fox and Hound Pony Club, Delmarva Region John Filer Whidbey Island and Emerald Hills Pony Clubs, Northwest Region Lindsay Grimshaw Na Lio Kai Pony Club, Hawaii Region Holmes Hunter’s Run Pony Club, Tri-State Region Emily Hovis Horse and Hound Pony Club, Midwest Region Jodelle Marx Columbia Winds Pony Club, Oregon Region Jenna McCully Magic Valley Pony Club, Intermountain Region Alexandra McKinley Orchard Hill Pony Club, Great Lakes Region Ava Nadeau Full Circle Pony Club Riding Center, Central New England Region Jenna Neher Lio Lii Pony Club, Hawaii Region Kelsie Raucher Heritage Livestock Pony Club Riding Center, Midwest Region Mikayla Rebholz Willowbrook Pony Club, Oregon Region Sarah Shaw Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds Pony Club, Eastern Pennsylvania Region Sarah Smith Woodside Pony Club, Middle California Region Katie Steinjann National Member, Middle California Region Lilian Van Winkle Ochlockonee River Pony Club, Sunshine Region Anna Viazanko Rolling Rock Hunt Pony Club, Tri-State Region Lindsay Woods Loudoun Hunt Pony Club, Virginia Region Michaela Yowaiski Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club, Virginia Region Samantha Baer Sarah Barnes C+ Trad, Central New England Region Camino Real Region

Activities:Freshman in college majoring in accounting. Future Plans: To have a successful accounting job in a firm or her own business. Regional Supervisor for Central New Eng- land region and maybe District Commissioner of her club. Horse(s): Magic, Fiona & Noelle

Megan Benton Sophie Buelow C-3 Trad, Deep South Region C+ Trad, Camino Real Region

Activities: High School Senior at Florence High. New member Activities: Eventing, volunteering at local animal shelters. of Mounted Shooters of America. Future Plans: Pursue career related to biology & genetics. Future Plans: To be the local veterinarian that helps teach She would like to become a National Examiner. horse management skills to the local pony club. Horse(s): Bridget Horse(s): Party on Garth Cyra Carlson Jenna Dewald C-3 Trad, C-3 Dressage, Inland Empire Region H-B, Southern California Region

Activities: Attends Montana State University Activities: Attends Mira Costa College in Oceanside, Califor- Future Plans: Attend USDF L program . To become an Inter- nia. national Dressage judge. Future Plans: Transfer to 4 year university and major in fash- Horse(s): Matinee, Falcon ion merchandising. Horse(s): Tibby

Carly Dyal John Filer H-B, Delmarva Region B Trad, Northwest Region

Activities: Senior at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School. Activities: Working, riding & teaching at the WIPC facility. Competes in Novice Level Eventing. Eventing at Preliminary level. Future Plans: Attend college in fall of 2017 to major in Future Plans: Earning his A certification. business. Horse(s): Cute as a Bug Lindsay Grimshaw Hannah Holmes C-3 Trad, Hawaii Region C+ Trad, Tri-State Region

Activities: Freshman at Grand Canyon University in Phoe- Activities: Eventing at Training level, and com- nix, Arizona majoring in Business Management. peting in Games. Volunteering at Rolex in various capacities. Future Plans: One day be a District Commissioner or Future Plans: Have a horse farm, work as an equine chiro- have her future kids involved in Pony Club. practor, and continue Eventing. Horse(s): No’eau Horse(s): Something Fancy

Emily Hovis Jodelle Marx C-3 Trad, Midwest Region H-B, Oregon Region

Activities: Senior at Notre Dame de Sion High Activities: Attends Jefferson High School Middle College for School. Volunteer at Therapeutic Riding Center. Advanced Studies in Portland, Oregon. Takes dance classes. Future Plans: Pursue Equestrian Studies and/or Horse(s): King of Hearts English Literature/Creative Writing as a career. Jenna McCully Alexandra McKinley C-3 Trad, Intermountain Region C-3 Trad, Great Lakes Region

Activities: Freshman at University of Idaho and involved in Activities: Freshman & member of the equestrian team at Student Idaho Cattle Association. Grand Valley State University in Michigan. Future Plans: To have a career in agriculture and to be around Future Plans: Equine vet and bringing up young horses. animals. Possibly become a National Examiner. Horse(s): Chase the Wind Horse(s): Harry

Ava Nadeau Jenna Neher H-B, Central New England Region H-B, Hawaii Region

Activities: Senior at Newburyport High School. She pri- Activities: Senior at Punahou High School and National Hon- marily enjoys dressage. or Society member, Varsity Canoe Paddler & Cross Country. Future Plans: In fall of 2017 she will be studying nursing Future Plans: Going to college and studying International and plans to be a nurse practitioner. To complete her- H Relations and Business and ride on Collegiate riding team. A in the coming years. Horse(s): African Wildfire“ Izzy” Horse(s): Topeka Kelsie Raucher Mikayla Rebholz H-B, Midwest Region A Trad, Oregon Region

Activities: Freshman at Cornell University, majoring in Agricultural Activities: Competing at the upper levels of Eventing, hiking Sciences and minoring in Business, on the Women’s Team. with her dog and following the sport of Motocross. Future Plans: Improve at playing polo, graduate, find a job in Future Plans: Start her own business riding & training horses agribusiness sector, and eventually be self-employed. and teaching people. Run her own Pony Club, as well as be- Horse(s): Sail on Teques come a National Examiner. Horse(s): Charm

Sarah Shaw Sarah Smith C-3 Trad, Eastern Pennsylvania Region C-3 Trad/H-HM, Middle California Region

Activities: Senior in High School at Wilmington Friends Activities: Freshman at Whitman College in Walla Walla, School in Wilmington, Delaware. Volunteers at Boys and Washington. Takes part in rock climbing, kayaking and vol- Girls Club and at Project C.U.R.E. unteering at local animal shelter. Future Plans: Study medicine to be a doctor or a vet. Future Plans: Veterinarian for small animals and to contin- Horse(s): Friday and Theo ue horseback riding. Horse(s): Melody Katie Steinjann Lillian Van Winkle C-3 Trad, Middle California Region C+ Dressage, Sunshine Region

Activities: Biology major at Montana State University. Com- Activities: Junior at Florida State in Tallahassee, Florida ma- petes in dressage and show jumping. joring in Information Technology. Future Plans: Career in fields of immunology & pathology. Future Plans: Hopes to earn her USDF To be involved in Pony Club through teaching lessons, being Horse(s): Love of Her Life “Lumina” an Examiner and an Official at rallies. Horse (s): WallE

Anna Viazanko Lindsay Woods H-B, Tri-State Region C-3 Trad, Virginia Region

Activities: Currently studying Medical Administrations at Activities: Senior at the Foxcroft School in Middleburg, Vir- Westmoreland County Community College. Competing in ginia . She enjoys playing and engaging in stu- Eventing, Dressage, and . dent leadership activities. Future Plans: Working full time while still being a competi- Future Plans: She hopes to study politics and journalism, tive rider, following dressage track. while still Eventing. Staying involved in Pony Club through Horse(s): Sunni volunteer work and instructing. Horse(s): Austin Michaela Yowaiski H-A Trad, Virginia Region

Activities: Attends University of Kentucky with a major in Equine Science and a minor in Agriculture Economics. Future Plans: Obtain her A certification. Acquire an Equine Science related job. Horse(s): Darla National Youth Congress Committee

The National Youth Congress Committee is comprised of dedicated graduate Pony Club members, volunteers, and a staff liaison, all of whom have a desire to inspire, teach and learn from each years National Youth Congress delegates and Academy of Achievement honorees. Through this unique Congress experience, created by the Committee, delegates and alumni gather together around a central theme with the thread of Pony Club woven throughout.

2017 NATIONAL YOUTH CONGRESS COMMITTEE

Nancy Ambrosiano Heather Bell - Chair Megan Dennis Cathy Frederickson Jennifer Goss Ann Haller Emily Wiley Connie Jehlik - Staff Liaison The National Youth Congress and Academy of Achievement Sponsored by Academy of Achievement Members Nancy Ambrosiano - Class of 2005 Heather Bell - Class of 2013 Lorelei Coplen - Class of 2002 Stephanie Drachkovitch - Class of 2010 Ben Duke - Class of 2004 Laurie Fichter - Class of 2002 Jennifer Goss - Class of 2015 Lendon Gray - Class of 2000 Ann Haller - Class of 2006 Gary Keating - Class of 2003 Richard Lamb - Class of 2003 Tom McLaughlin - Class of 2002 Sophie Pirie - Class of 1999 Emily Wiley - Class of 2002

National Youth Congress Members Clare Echterling - Class of 2008 Jennifer Goss - Classes of 1999, 2000 Amanda Mootz - Class of 2000 Melinda Mueller - Class of 2005 Marlene Nauta - Class of 2007 Julianne Osbeck - Class of 2008

Katie Graham Nancy Pittman John Raniowski Janice Redick Mary Ann Turner Georgine “ Gegi” Winslett

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