Meet Our Staff
There are too many people to list that help support and contribute to the success of Living Hope. While we currently have staff and board members that are instrumental in the day-to-day operations of the program, we want to acknowledge that this program is much more than any one person or role. We are thankful for everyone that helps make this program possible.
Tammi Wilson
Founder and Executive Director
Our founder, Tammi Wilson, has twenty-five years of experience working and competing with horses. After a full career in the corporate world, she was looking for a way to minister to people using her passion for horses. Tammi obtained her PATH certification (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) in 2017 and began using her talents to impact the lives of clients while at the same time gaining valuable experience at three therapeutic riding centers.
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Tammi serves as the Executive Director of Living Hope as well as head coach, grant writer, and head of operations. She teaches lessons throughout the week, organizes the show team, and is the liaison between the board of directors, staff, and volunteer team.
Haley Adams
Development Director
Haley has been involved with horses her whole life as her family raises commercial cattle and has always had horses. Haley began showing horses at the age of 5 through 4-H and transitioned into showing palominos at the age of 9. Haley won many awards including world titles as a youth. She was also the Texas Palomino Youth President for 3 years. Haley graduated to the Amateur Division in 2016, and she continues to show AQHA with her current horse, Pete.
Haley met Tammi in 2017 and became involved in the Veteran and EWD Programs. We are so blessed to have Haley's vast experience with horses, the horse community, and leadership positions. Her strong communication and organizational skills, belief in the mission, as well as her ability to bring people together are a huge asset to the Living Hope Equine Therapy team.
Sarah Haller
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Always having had a love for horses and a passion for serving others, Sarah began her journey as a volunteer for Tammi 6 years ago. Having a background with siblings and parents who served in the Military, as well as younger family members with cognitive challenges, she fell in love with Equine Therapy. She made it her mission to become a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor through PATH International in order to better serve her community.
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She is a lesson coach and is instrumental in planning and orchestrating the show team and events. Sarah helps with social media including Instagram and YouTube content. Make sure to give us a follow!
Anna Kehoe
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Anna has been around horses for as long as she can remember. When she was five, her mother got her involved in therapeutic riding as a way to help with her Autism. After many years of riding, showing, and volunteering in therapeutic riding, Anna became a PATH certified riding instructor in 2019.
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Outside of horses, Anna works as a vet assistant, and is currently in school working toward becoming licensed as a Vet Tech. In her free time, you can often find her hanging out with her horse Onslow.
Savannah McGinnis
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Savannah has worked with horses and those with disabilities her whole life. She grew up helping care for her brother who has Autism, and continues to learn while working through her own learning disabilities. As a kid, she started helping her Papa around the barn and learning horse care. At 8-years-old, she started riding lessons and showing horses. She volunteered with therapeutic riding and when old enough, earned PATH certification. She coached therapeutic lessons for 5-years full time before focusing on her career.
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As a young adult Savannah leased two wonderful show horses and started her Amateur showing career. She likes to bring experiences from in and out of the arena to help riders reach full potential. She is now raising her own yearling AQHA colt, Rigel. She is excited to train and show him as he grows.
Debbie Evans
Caregiver Coordinator
Debbie has a background as a Lewisville ISD educator with a Masters in Education, and she is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive environment where families can connect, heal and grow. She and her husband, Larry, are also the parent of Jacob Evans, one of our long-time riders. They are a huge part of our cheering section at every horse show!
Debbie brings compassion, organizational skills and a deep commitment to enhancing the well-being of every member of the Living Hope barn family.
Cynthia Graham
Community Outreach Coordinator
Cindy has had a love for horses and the military since she was a young child. Her father served in the Navy during WWII, then joined the Air Force as a Fire Chief, and finally the Army where he served in combat in Vietnam. One of her brothers served as an Airborne Green Beret Ranger. Cindy served in the Navy and then attended college. She has since had a successful corporate career as a Business Development Executive and owning her own business in marketing communications.
All these events in her life led her into equine therapy. Riding horses with her fellow veterans is her happy place. Helping a nonprofit organization that that provides equine therapy to veterans has had a positive impact on her. Cindy has been riding in equine therapy with veterans training with Tammi Wilson for 4 years and past 2 years at Living Hope Equine Therapy.