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Our People

Meet our team, board of directors, and therapy horses.

Our Team

Our team consists of licensed mental health professionals, experienced equine specialists, and dedicated support staff who are passionate about helping others achieve their mental health goals.

Kimberly Ibarra

Executive Director | Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kim loves working with teens, young adults, and their families, as they work through concerns such as trauma, depression, and anxiety. She has been a ...

Diego Ibarra

CFO | Equine Specialist

Diego is an expert horseman, who has the ability to meet clients where they are at with his nonjudgemental compassion. He has been teaming up with hor...

Our Board

Our board of directors is dedicated to providing leadership and oversight to the organization.

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Celeste Himanek

President | Licensed Professional Counselor

Brief bio or description of their role and expertise in equine-assisted therapy.

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Mary Lynne DeRocher

Treasurer

Brief bio or description of their role and expertise in equine-assisted therapy.

Amy Bonella

Secretary

Amy Bonella serves as the board secretary and she brings 16 years of experience to Ruby Ranch Mental Health working and volunteering in the mental hea...

Julie Billin

Board Member

Brief bio or description of their role and expertise in equine-assisted therapy.

Our Horses

Meet our leased therapy horses who will be your partner in therapy.

Ruby

Ruby is a 14-year-old Quarter Horse mare. She is very gentle. She has fantastic manners and finds just the right time to engage with clients.

Roxy

Roxy is a very friendly 15 year old Rocky Mountain mare. She's a client favorite because of her interest and curiousity.