Michelle Holling-Brooks - Founder and Executive Director

Michelle Holling-Brooks has over 10 years of experience working in the Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies field. She is certified through both nationally recognized associations in this field:

• Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) Advanced Certified as an Equine Specialist
• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (formerly know as North American Riding for the Handicap Association)  (PATH Inc.) Certified  Registered Instructor and active member of Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association (EFMHA) 

Michelle was the first professional in Southwestern Virginia to be certified by EAGALA and currently holds the highest certification level in the area. She is also the Virginia EAGALA Network Coordinator for the state.  She is also current a Mentor contacted by EAGALA to help teach other professionals in this field.  She has over 11 years of experience working with at-risk youth, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and disabled populations. 

She is a life long equestrian and has competed and professionally trained horses in hunter/jumpers and three day eventing.

Cami Murnane - Therapist, MSW

Cami is originally from Columbus, Ohio and moved to Virginia to attend Radford University. Cami holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in social work along with a minor in psychology.For eight years she has worked as a therapist at Rivermont School providing group and individual therapy to children with intense emotional and behavioral needs. Cami has always loved horses and working with children and is thrilled to have the opportunity to combine two of her passions in this way.

Suzy Bowman - Learning Specialist

Suzy has an extensive background in working both with horses and experiential coaching/training.  She has experience as a stable manager, groom, and trainer for young horses.  She is also a certified Challenge Course Facilitator (low ropes) specializing in team building and group dynamics, and also an Outdoor Environmental Educator.   She is a certified EAGALA Learning and Equine Specialist.

An interesting fact about Suzy - she was an Elephant Handler and Trainer at Lion Country Safari in West Palm Beach, Florida for several years!

Scott Simmons - therapist, LPC, CAC, CT

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instructor in Training - Kelly Schulz, Registered Nurse

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Volunteer Coordinator - Nancy Noe, MA & Instructor-In-Training

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President of the Board - Kimberly White

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Vice President of the Board - Juanita Thomas

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Secretary - Jane Brookman

Jane has a BS in Education from Radford University, and a MALS from Hollins University.  She has

32 years elementary classroom teacher in Wise County, Virginia; Freehold, New Jersey; and Roanoke City Public Schools.  Extra professional responsibilities included training student teachers, serving as relief principal, and serving on curriculum development committees. 2003 winner of the Virginia Governor’s Innovative Technology in Education Award. 

Currently Jane is employed as Technology Specialist for the Department of Exceptional Student Education for Roanoke City Schools. This position involves, but is not limited to, teacher training, administering the online IEP service, and supplying technology support for Special Education teachers and students.

Treasurer /Board Member - Angela Newman

Board Member - Ray Cobb

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Community Outreach Committee - Diane Holling

Diane Holling received her architectural degree from the University of Maryland School of Architecture.  After practicing in northern Virginia for 19 years, she retired to Smith Mountain Lake in 2007.  Diane continues to use her architectural/engineering expertise to do pro bono work in the Roanoke Valley area.  After attending several EAGALA national conferences she became committed to their mission of making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth through equine assisted therapy and activities.    

Unbridled Change is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. 
We believe that our services should be available to those in need regardless of ability to pay. 

Unbridled Change offers scholarship funds based on a sliding fee scale for those in need.