Healing comes in many ways. LifeStriders is a non-profit organization that provides life-enhancing, physical and psychological experiences and services to individuals with special needs. Through Equine-Assisted Therapy, children and adults can experience the beneficial physical and mental benefits achieved through the human-horse connection.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Barbara Abair, Officer
Barb has degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education, Barb taught third grade in a parochial school before leaving teaching to raise three sons. As a mother of three, Barb and her husband also regularily provide foster care to infants.
Carl Barkow, Officer
Carl is a commercial banker at M&I Bank, Director and Treasurer of Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church, and an avid supporter of Lifestriders. He is married and lives in the Lake Country area with his wife, Kimberly and their two children. His passions include horses, sailing, and skiing amongst many other outdoor activities.
Veronica Sosa Conley, Executive Director
Robert Conley, President
Veronica Sosa Conley, Executive Director
Veronica Sosa Agnoli, MS is a licensed educational psychologist with a master’s degree in school psychology. She is also certified by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association(NARHA) as a therapeutic riding instructor. Since 2001 she has worked in the inner cities of Los Angeles in a variety of educational settings and more recently, in the School District of New Berlin, Wisconsin. For the past four years, she has been involved in Equine Facilitated Learning/Mental Health and therapeutic riding.
Robert Conley, President
Robert Conley, MSPT holds a master’s degree in Physical Therapy and is also certified by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association(NARHA) as a therapeutic riding instructor. He grew up in Oconomowoc as a teacher for our community's youth in various sports and activities.
Nettie Saydel, Ex -Officer
Nettie Saydel is a physical education instructor, a certified NAHRA instructor, a past board member, treasurer and president of the volunteers at The Humane Animal Welfare Society. Her passions are children, animals, and Lifestriders.