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 
• North American Riding for the Handicap Association (NARHA) 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 has over 10 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

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President of the Board - 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.

Vice President of the Board - Carol Luke

bio coming soon!

Secretary - Sheri Wilcox

Sheri lives Rockbridge County where she is a Relationship Banker for BB&T.  She also works on the weekends at the local drag/dirt tracks.  In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering for both the rescue squad as EMT and Secretary, and for the Fire Department as their Treasurer.  She is also an assistant den leader for Cub Scouts.  Any spare time that she finds is spent reading or playing with her dog.  Sheri graduated from Southern Virginia University in 2000, which is where she met Michelle.  Many late nights were spent discussing the dream of Unbridled Change, and it has been her pleasure to see that dream become reality.

Acting Treasurer /Board Member - Annette M. Helmick

Board Member - Kimberly White

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Board Member Vicki Seekford

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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.    

Fundraising Committee - Erin Boudreaux

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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.