Meet the E-Team

Co-Founder

Rhonda Fritzshall is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of HERD Foundation, a non-profit organization in Delray Beach, FL. In addition to serving the local Veteran population through HERD Foundation, Rhonda is the President & Director of Equine Assisted Healing,…

Co-Founder

Nongae Johnson brings more than 30 years of experience in equine studies and farm management to the HERD Foundation, a non-profit she co-founded with friend Rhonda Fritzshall. In addition to her role as Co-Founder at the HERD Foundation…

Facilitator

Since 2009, I have been fortunate to call the barn my home (and office)—and the horses and staff my family. Hi, my name is Carly, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. I have the pleasure of providing mental health services at HERD…

Facilitator

Sarah Loretangeli is an Equine facilitator who is currently enrolled in the Human Services/Addiction Studies Program at Palm Beach State College. As part of HERD’s E-Team, she is co-facilitating equine-assisted learning sessions as well as assisting….

Equine Specialist

Sara Conrad is a 200 hour registered yoga teacher, level 2 Reiki practitioner, mindfulness coach, and a student of Natural Lifemanship trauma-informed Equine-assisted learning- the science and art of connected relationships. Sara holds space for students…

Equine Specialist

Stephanie Kukich is an Equine Professional and National Certified Counselor. In 2011, she earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Appalachian State University with concentrations in both addiction counseling …