Winslow Staff
Winslow offers a variety of programs at our facility and therefore requires the assistance of individuals from diverse professional backgrounds. Because of this diversity, Winslow’s team is unique and experienced. Adaptive Riding Instructors are certified as Therapeutic Riding Instructors by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, Intl. (PATH Intl.) and many of them also hold additional certifications both from PATH Intl. and other industry credentialing bodies. All of our instructors bring years of experience to our programs and are able to help our program participants meet their goals both in horsemanship and life! Our administrative staff boasts of number of individuals who bring knowledge from different professional backgrounds to work as a team and ensure the efficient operation of our facility. Equine and grounds team members have experience in equine care and handling, as well as a background in maintaining the successful operation of our stable and grounds. We are so grateful for all the staff we have here at Winslow and are so proud of our diversified team.
Virginia “Gini” G. Mazza
Co-Founder
Masters in Education, Syracuse University. Special Education Teacher for 25 years. Jini was a Founding member of Winslow, Board Member, and previous Executive Director. She has been instrumental in the development and growth of Winslow’s programming, including seminars, trainings, and fundraisers. Under Jini’s direction, Winslow has become an internationally known leader in the field of Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Therapy.
She is a Special Olympic Equestrian Judge, the past Chair of *NARHA Region 2, a member of CAN (Competition Association of *NARHA) and Lead Visitor for the *NARHA on-site Riding Program Accreditation Process. Jini is retired since early 2004, but continues to serve Winslow as a consultant and grant writer. (*NARHA is now – PATH Intl.)
Virginia H. Martin
Co-Founder
1931- 2008
Ms. Martin had been the President and Head Riding Instructor of Borderland Farm since 1962. She was a past President of the Eastern States Dressage & Combined Training Association and an honorary lifetime member of the Windy Hollow Hunt.
Ms. Martin was a graduate of Skidmore College, who started a film production company in the 1950s. She put that background to use with the production of the films, “Saddle Pals” and “Challenged Equestrians”. Both were innovative documentaries about therapeutic riding; a field she helped pioneer. She was instrumental in creating Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center in the early seventies. Ms. Martin was a former Program Inspector of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, receiving the James Brady Professional Achievement Award for her lifetime of accomplishments in the field. This includes organizing the first regional equestrian competition for the disabled and demonstrations at the National Horse Show, coaching riders at international competitions, giving clinics and presentations on therapeutic riding throughout the world.
Susan Ferro
Executive Director
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Contact: sue@winslow.org
Eloy Azanza-Torreblanca
Equine & Grounds Specialist
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Carolyn Beisiegel, OTA
Executive Assistant / Adaptive Riding Instructor
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist II
Contact: carolyn@winslow.org
Renee Bond
Riding Instructor
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Rebecca Bonomo
Adult Day Program Specialist
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Contact: rebecca@winslow.org
Carlee Curcio
Volunteer Coordinator / Riding Instructor
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Contact: volunteer@winslow.org
Joyce DeGhetto
Adaptive Riding Instructor
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Justin Endrikat
Equine & Grounds Specialist
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Malinda Ferko
Riding Instructor
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Nikki Ferro
Associate Executive Director
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Alisa Fox
Adaptive Riding Instructor
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
PATH Intl. Therapeutic Driving Instructor Certification – In Progress
Judy Lalley
Riding Instructor
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Stacy Lenz
Program Director / Advanced Adaptive Riding Instructor
PATH Intl. Certified Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor
PATH Intl. Mentor
PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Certification – In Progress
Contact: stacy@winslow.org
Lisa Mauriello
Equine & Grounds Coordinator
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Contact: equine@winslow.org
Linda Mills
Adult Day Program Instructor / Adaptive Riding Instructor
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Contact: lmills@communitylivingcorp.org
Priscilla Orr
Financial Consultant
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Contact: priscilla@winslow.org
Shane Petry
Equine & Grounds Specialist
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Cathe Struble
Advanced Adaptive Riding Instructor
PATH Intl. Certified Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor
PATH Intl. Evaluator
PATH Intl. Mentor
Lisa Toaldo
Riding Instructor
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Janet Victor
Administrative Assistant
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Contact: janet@winslow.org
Vicki Wolf
Administrative Assistant
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Contact: info@winslow.org
Board of Directors
Roger Cooper, Chairman
Matthew Persanis, Esq., Secretary
Leo Kaytes, Sr., Director
Linda Sampson, Esq., Vice-Chairperson
Jack Minoff, Esq., Director
Stan Martin, Director
Jerry Moskowitz, CPA, Treasurer
Levan Natalishvili, Esq., Director
John Signorelli, Director