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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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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”
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
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
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.
Nancy Ambrosiano
Heather Bell - Chair
Megan Dennis
Cathy Frederickson
Jennifer Goss
Ann Haller
Emily Wiley
Connie Jehlik - Staff Liaison
2017 NATIONAL YOUTH CONGRESS COMMITTEE
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)