Our Staff
Lori Rhodes, PATH Intl. CTRI
Program Manager
Lori has been a volunteer with LifeStriders since 2006. In 2008 she received her PATH Intl. Instructor Certification. Her primary professional experience has been in customer support and project management. During her 25 + years of horse ownership, she has participated in shows and speed events, and raised and trained Quarter Horses. Email
Program Manager
Lori has been a volunteer with LifeStriders since 2006. In 2008 she received her PATH Intl. Instructor Certification. Her primary professional experience has been in customer support and project management. During her 25 + years of horse ownership, she has participated in shows and speed events, and raised and trained Quarter Horses. Email
Chrystal Schipper, PATH Intl. CTRI
Program Coordinator
Since 2008, Chrystal has been working with children and adults with social-emotional, cognitive, physical and psychological needs. Incorporating elements of cognitive behavior therapy, occupational therapy and other modalities, she is able to teach social skills, team building, conflict resolution and other life skills to best meet the needs of each client. Becoming certified
as a therapeutic riding instructor through PATH International, has enabled Chrystal to combine her love of horses, training
expertise, and years of experience working with special needs individuals. Her life has been immersed in horses since 1998, primarily training for show, giving lessons focused on classic seat, and working with owners to build stronger bonds and lasting working relationships with their horses. Email
Specializing in treatment for:
Program Coordinator
Since 2008, Chrystal has been working with children and adults with social-emotional, cognitive, physical and psychological needs. Incorporating elements of cognitive behavior therapy, occupational therapy and other modalities, she is able to teach social skills, team building, conflict resolution and other life skills to best meet the needs of each client. Becoming certified
as a therapeutic riding instructor through PATH International, has enabled Chrystal to combine her love of horses, training
expertise, and years of experience working with special needs individuals. Her life has been immersed in horses since 1998, primarily training for show, giving lessons focused on classic seat, and working with owners to build stronger bonds and lasting working relationships with their horses. Email
Specializing in treatment for:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorders
- ADHD
- Behavior Management
- Building Self Esteem/Self Worth
- Social Anxiety
- Physical and Cognitive Disabilities
Veronica Sosa Agnoli, MS, LPC, NAHRA CTRI
Executive Director
Veronica Sosa Agnoli, MS, LPC is a bilingual school psychologist and counselor and Co-founder of LifeStriders. She achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Master of Science degree in School Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is also certified by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) as a therapeutic riding instructor. Since 1996 she has worked in the inner cities of Los Angeles in a variety of multi-cultural educational and family counseling settings and more recently, in the School District of New Berlin, Wisconsin. In 2004 Veronica co-founded LifeStriders and has been working as the executive director for this organization establishing LifeStriders as a leader in the field of Equine Facilitated Learning/Mental Health and therapeutic riding. Email
Executive Director
Veronica Sosa Agnoli, MS, LPC is a bilingual school psychologist and counselor and Co-founder of LifeStriders. She achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Master of Science degree in School Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is also certified by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) as a therapeutic riding instructor. Since 1996 she has worked in the inner cities of Los Angeles in a variety of multi-cultural educational and family counseling settings and more recently, in the School District of New Berlin, Wisconsin. In 2004 Veronica co-founded LifeStriders and has been working as the executive director for this organization establishing LifeStriders as a leader in the field of Equine Facilitated Learning/Mental Health and therapeutic riding. Email
Ann Treleven-Carl, BS Psychology
Social Skills Coordinator
Ann holds a B.S. in Psychology and has been a volunteer with LifeStriders since 2006. She has been facilitating Social Skills Groups for children and teens at LifeStriders since 2008, proudly including her daughter Cecilia’s volunteer efforts and positive energy. She managed The Self-Esteem Center in Minneapolis for four years and was trained as a facilitator of the Growing Up Again; Helping Ourselves, Helping Our Children material. She also has experience working with children and adolescents in a psychiatric hospital as a teacher’s aide. She lives in Brookfield with her husband, 9 year old daughter and 2 year old son. Email
Social Skills Coordinator
Ann holds a B.S. in Psychology and has been a volunteer with LifeStriders since 2006. She has been facilitating Social Skills Groups for children and teens at LifeStriders since 2008, proudly including her daughter Cecilia’s volunteer efforts and positive energy. She managed The Self-Esteem Center in Minneapolis for four years and was trained as a facilitator of the Growing Up Again; Helping Ourselves, Helping Our Children material. She also has experience working with children and adolescents in a psychiatric hospital as a teacher’s aide. She lives in Brookfield with her husband, 9 year old daughter and 2 year old son. Email
