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Academy of Achievement

2017 Alumni Honorees

Kathleen Carr, DVM, MS, PhD

Jennifer Lord, MD

Lisa Roskens

Sara Williams

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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

Sophie H. Pirie, J.D.

Stirlin Harris

Tracy Moore Jarman

Pat Maykuth, PhD

Paula Parker Raye

Henry S. Taylor

Nancy Todd, PhD

Class of 2000

Susanna Colloredo-Mansfield

Ian M. Grant

Lendon Gray

Jill Hassler-Scoop

Donald B. Hebb

Marian Zerfoss Kessler

Jean Swank, PhD

Class of 2001

Sally Garner

Sali Gear

Tad Leithead, Jr.

Catherine Stoppani-Johnson

John Strassburger

Class of 2002

Liesl Clark

Tremaine Cooper

LTC Lorelei Coplen

Laurie Penfield Fichter

Anita Huntsman

Mary Kahan, DVM

Tom McLaughlin

Dorothy Smith

Emily Wiley, PhD

Class of 2003

Georgia Gerber

Patti Jo Hassler

Gary Keating

Richard Lamb

Kelly Wycall Phillips

LTC Stacy Yike

Class of 2004 Beth Clarke, JD

Ben Duke

Dorothy Eisenberg

Dr. Anthony Patt, PhD

Rhonda Rathgeber

Anne Tuttle-Roller

Class of 2005

Nancy Ambrosiano

Gillian Clissold

Christine Harris

Donald McLean, Jr.

Michael B. Richardson

Catherine Scott, MD

Peter Zimmerman

Class of 2006

Jillian Dunham Ann Haller

Christine Knox

Mary Beth Larsen

Brian O’Connor

David O’Connor

Class of 2007

Tom Eversole, DVM Susan Knox, JD

John A. Kosanovich

Linda Miller

Carol Ripple, PhD

Class of 2008

Erika de Papp, DVM

Russell Gilfus

Liz Halliday

Kevin Price

Sharon Turner, PhD

Carey Williams. PhD

Class of 2009

Holiday Banta

Jim Hamilton

Caroline McCabe

John Staples

Kate Sweeney

Class of 2010

Conrad Adams

Stephanie Drachkovitch

Janell Hoffman

Michael Hoffman

Gina Miles

Class of 2011

Lola Blackwell Chambless, M.D.

Janell Goode Hoffman

Sondra Russman Marshall

H. Jerry Schurink

Melanie Smith –Taylor

Class of 2012

Loranne Ausley

Laurie Chapman-Bosco

Parker Pearson

Yvette R. Seger, Ph.D.

Jennifer S. Welter, DPT

Class of 2013

Heather Bell

Dr. Mary Sarah Bergh, DVM

Margaret “Meg” Johnson

Dr. Amy Story, Ph.D.

Class of 2014

Stephanie Church

David Courreges

Katharine Devereaux Byron, MFH

Mark Lloyd

Class of 2015

Jennifer Goss

Heather Rosenker

Brian Sabo

Lisa Sabo

Class of 2016

Marc Donovan

Linda Zang

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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 was 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 partner in Quantum Leap Eventing, LLC, a home

-based business that focuses on teaching, coaching and training three-day event riders and horses.

Alumni Biographies

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 show jumping 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 rowing, volunteering with the local animal rescue, and being an environmental steward as a

Master Naturalist.

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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 triathlons, 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 love 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 Dressage.

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.

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National Youth

Congress

Class of 2017

Delegates

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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

Hannah 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

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Samantha Baer

C+ Trad, Central New England 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

Sarah Barnes

Camino Real Region

Megan Benton

C-3 Trad, Deep South Region

Activities: High School Senior at Florence High. New member

of Mounted Shooters of America.

Future Plans: To be the local veterinarian that helps teach

horse management skills to the local pony club.

Horse(s): Party on Garth

Sophie Buelow

C+ Trad, Camino Real Region

Activities: Eventing, volunteering at local animal shelters.

Future Plans: Pursue career related to biology & genetics.

She would like to become a National Examiner.

Horse(s): Bridget

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Jenna Dewald

H-B, Southern California Region

Activities: Attends Mira Costa College in Oceanside, Califor-

nia.

Future Plans: Transfer to 4 year university and major in fash-

ion merchandising.

Horse(s): Tibby

Carly Dyal

H-B, Delmarva Region

Activities: Senior at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School.

Competes in Novice Level Eventing.

Future Plans: Attend college in fall of 2017 to major in

business.

Horse(s): Cute as a Bug

John Filer

B Trad, Northwest Region

Activities: Working, riding & teaching at the WIPC facility.

Eventing at Preliminary level.

Future Plans: Earning his A certification.

Cyra Carlson

C-3 Trad, C-3 Dressage, Inland Empire Region

Activities: Attends Montana State University

Future Plans: Attend USDF L program . To become an Inter-

national Dressage judge.

Horse(s): Matinee, Falcon

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Lindsay Grimshaw

C-3 Trad, Hawaii Region

Activities: Freshman at Grand Canyon University in Phoe-

nix, Arizona majoring in Business Management.

Future Plans: One day be a District Commissioner or

have her future kids involved in Pony Club.

Horse(s): No’eau

Hannah Holmes

C+ Trad, Tri-State Region

Activities: Eventing at Training level, Fox Hunting and com-

peting in Games. Volunteering at Rolex in various capacities.

Future Plans: Have a horse farm, work as an equine chiro-

practor, and continue Eventing.

Horse(s): Something Fancy

Jodelle Marx

H-B, Oregon Region

Activities: Attends Jefferson High School Middle College for

Advanced Studies in Portland, Oregon. Takes dance classes.

Horse(s): King of Hearts

Emily Hovis

C-3 Trad, Midwest Region

Activities: Senior at Notre Dame de Sion High

School. Volunteer at Therapeutic Riding Center.

Future Plans: Pursue Equestrian Studies and/or

English Literature/Creative Writing as a career.

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Jenna McCully

C-3 Trad, Intermountain Region

Activities: Freshman at University of Idaho and involved in

Student Idaho Cattle Association.

Future Plans: To have a career in agriculture and to be around

animals. Possibly become a National Examiner.

Horse(s): Harry

Alexandra McKinley

C-3 Trad, Great Lakes Region

Activities: Freshman & member of the equestrian team at

Grand Valley State University in Michigan.

Future Plans: Equine vet and bringing up young horses.

Horse(s): Chase the Wind

Ava Nadeau

H-B, Central New England Region

Activities: Senior at Newburyport High School. She pri-

marily enjoys dressage.

Future Plans: In fall of 2017 she will be studying nursing

and plans to be a nurse practitioner. To complete her H-

A in the coming years.

Horse(s): Topeka

Jenna Neher

H-B, Hawaii Region

Activities: Senior at Punahou High School and National Hon-

or Society member, Varsity Canoe Paddler & Cross Country.

Future Plans: Going to college and studying International

Relations and Business and ride on Collegiate riding team.

Horse(s): African Wildfire “Izzy”

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Mikayla Rebholz

A Trad, Oregon Region

Activities: Competing at the upper levels of Eventing, hiking

with her dog and following the sport of Motocross.

Future Plans: Start her own business riding & training horses

and teaching people. Run her own Pony Club, as well as be-

come a National Examiner.

Horse(s): Charm

Sarah Shaw

C-3 Trad, Eastern Pennsylvania Region

Activities: Senior in High School at Wilmington Friends

School in Wilmington, Delaware. Volunteers at Boys and

Girls Club and at Project C.U.R.E.

Future Plans: Study medicine to be a doctor or a vet.

Horse(s): Friday and Theo

Sarah Smith

C-3 Trad/H-HM, Middle California Region

Activities: Freshman at Whitman College in Walla Walla,

Washington. Takes part in rock climbing, kayaking and vol-

unteering at local animal shelter.

Future Plans: Veterinarian for small animals and to contin-

ue horseback riding.

Horse(s): Melody

Kelsie Raucher

H-B, Midwest Region

Activities: Freshman at Cornell University, majoring in Agricultural

Sciences and minoring in Business, on the Women’s Polo Team.

Future Plans: Improve at playing polo, graduate, find a job in

agribusiness sector, and eventually be self-employed.

Horse(s): Sail on Teques

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Katie Steinjann

C-3 Trad, Middle California Region

Activities: Biology major at Montana State University. Com-

petes in dressage and show jumping.

Future Plans: Career in fields of immunology & pathology.

To be involved in Pony Club through teaching lessons, being

an Examiner and an Official at rallies.

Horse (s): WallE

Lillian Van Winkle

C+ Dressage, Sunshine Region

Activities: Junior at Florida State in Tallahassee, Florida ma-

joring in Information Technology.

Future Plans: Hopes to earn her USDF Bronze

Horse(s): Love of Her Life “Lumina”

Anna Viazanko

H-B, Tri-State Region

Activities: Currently studying Medical Administrations at

Westmoreland County Community College. Competing in

Eventing, Dressage, Barrel Racing and Pole Bending.

Future Plans: Working full time while still being a competi-

tive rider, following dressage track.

Horse(s): Sunni

Lindsay Woods

C-3 Trad, Virginia Region

Activities: Senior at the Foxcroft School in Middleburg, Vir-

ginia . She enjoys playing field hockey and engaging in stu-

dent leadership activities.

Future Plans: She hopes to study politics and journalism,

while still Eventing. Staying involved in Pony Club through

volunteer work and instructing.

Horse(s): Austin

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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

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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.

Nancy Ambrosiano

Heather Bell - Chair

Megan Dennis

Cathy Frederickson

Jennifer Goss

Ann Haller

Emily Wiley

Connie Jehlik - Staff Liaison

2017 NATIONAL YOUTH CONGRESS COMMITTEE

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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 Anonymous (2)