Amanda serves as the Director of Volunteer Programs & Barn Operations at High Horses, where she oversees the care and management of the herd, daily barn operations, and the coordination and support of the organization’s volunteer community. In this role, she works closely with staff and volunteers to ensure safe, efficient, and mission-aligned operations. Amanda provides leadership across barn and equine operations, people management, volunteer engagement, scheduling, compliance, and departmental budgeting, supporting a team of staff and a volunteer base that continues to grow.

With a lifelong background in equine care and management, Amanda brings deep, hands-on experience to her role, including work as a barn manager, professional groom, assistant trainer, and in corrective and behavioral horse training rooted in natural horsemanship. She began her journey with High Horses as a volunteer and has since grown into a key operational leader, helping to stabilize barn operations, identify cost-saving opportunities, strengthen systems, and foster a strong sense of community among staff, volunteers, and partners. Known for her collaborative, empathetic, and relationship-driven leadership style, Amanda is deeply committed to supporting volunteers, safeguarding horse welfare, and preserving the inclusive, mission-centered culture that makes High Horses a place where everyone has purpose and belongs.