Meet The Team
The heart of Partners for Progress is its people. Our team brings together more than 35 years of combined expertise in equine-assisted therapy, physical therapy, rider instruction and OLS services— all united by a shared passion for transforming lives through the power of horses.
Founder & Executive Director
Diane Helgeland
Director of Operations
Amanda Braden
Program Director
Karin Kepski
Equestrian Manager
Jamie Herwald
Administrative Assistant
Anne Margaret Huffman
Riding Instructor
Marle Novatnik
Physical Therapist Assistant & Riding Instructor
Mackenzie Lullo
Physical Therapist
Kathy Church
Instructor
Annette Shaffer
Instructor
Mandy Herp
Instructor
Megan Wurzbach
Occupational Life Skills Leader
Beth Casey
Instructor and OLS Facilitator
Kelly Balistreri
Lesson Teaching Assistant (LTA)
Casey Arendarczyk