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* Dynamic community and nonprofit leader who oversees Ironstone Farm, home to two nonprofit organizations (Challenge Unlimited and Ironstone Therapy) and a new Arts & Education Center. * Passionate director and fundraiser for nonprofit organization that uses horses and its farm to offer therapy and therapeutic programs to 400-500 people a week, thanks to our staff and about 200 weekly volunteers.* Collaborator who partners with dozens of service providers, top doctors and medical institutions to serve people with a wide range of disabilities, primarily benefiting children with special needs, but also helping veterans with post-traumatic stress, people with cancer diagnoses, adults with special needs, elders with memory issues, teens at risk and others. * Overseer and champion for new capital campaign to "build an even better Ironstone Farm."

Listed skills include Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, and 13 others.

• Executive Director

  Ironstone Farm

  1983 - Present - Greater Boston Area

  Overseeing Challenge Unlimited and Ironstone Farm's growth since the nonprofit organization's incorporation in 1983. Ironstone Farm uses its 19 acres and 35+ horses to help as many as 500 people a week and more than 1,000 clients annually, offering powerful and effective therapy and therapeutic programs.Collaborating with dozens of service providers, schools and medical institutions to serve people with a wide range of disabilities and needs.Leading a new capital campaign to "build an even better Ironstone Farm" that has opened a new Arts & Education Center, kicked off a brick campaign, added new land, launched a new annual fundraising event called the Ironstone Derby 5K and Kentucky Derby Party, and continues raising money to expand facilities and programs.