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Dr. Samantha ErwinDr. Samantha Erwin is a research scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory where she develops biomedical mathematical models. She is a member of the committee on science policy for the society of industrial and applied mathematics. She finished her PhD from Virginia Tech in 2017 and was previously a researcher at North Carolina State University. Sam is a three-day eventer and actively competes in FEI competitions. In college she was the equestrian team captain and an IHSA national champion. She's also previously served as a board member for the Blue Ridge Eventing Association.
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Kimberly SeversonKim Severson is one of the top three-day event riders in the world. She is a three-time winner of the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** and Olympic silver medalist. In 2004, she was ranked the #1 FEI rider in the world. Today, Kim is based out of Charlottesville, Virginia and runs her business, Kim Severson Eventing, LLC, where she trains, competes around the world, and gives lessons and clinics to aspiring Olympians.
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Dr. Natalie BarkerDr. Natalie Barker is a graduated from Averett University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Science and a minor in Chemistry. In the spring of 2019, she graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Today, Dr. Barker works at Chatham Animal Clinic in Chatham, Virginia. She is an avid rider and Thoroughbred enthusiast.
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Dr. Kecia ParrishDr. Kecia Parrish is a small animal veterinarian who earned her undergraduate degree at Miami University before graduating from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she resided in Oregon where she owned her own practice specializing in the care of llamas and alpacas. In 2011, she started her own practice, Hickory Ridge Animal Hospital located in Columbia, Maryland. In addition to running her practice, Dr. Parrish works with several local rescue groups to help animals in need.
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Jo Anne MillerJo Anne Miller began her love of horses at the racetrack. It was there while breezing horses that she saw the ugly side of the horse business. In 2001, in partnership with her Veterinarian they founded Brook Hill Retirement Center for Horses in Forest Virginia as a Horse Rescue and Sanctuary. Fully accredited by both the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for their work in Equine Welfare, she has spoken at national conferences for the Human Society of the United States, the Homes for Horses Coalition, PATH International, the international HETI convention in Ireland, and the international conference for IAHIAO. She is a college professor of Equine Science for Randolph College, has served as the co-chair of the Equine Welfare Committee for PATH International, is the chair of the Equine Welfare Committee for the EQUUS Foundation, is on the board for both the Virginia Horse Industry Board and the Virginia Equine Educational Advisory Board for Virginia Tech, is a committee member of Horses and Humans Research Foundation, and is a founder of the Virginia Alliance of Equine Rescue Organizations (VAERO).
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Joe DuncanJoe Duncan is an Australian Based Business Leader and the CEO and Founder of The Before 5am Brand and The Joe Duncan Group. He has built Before 5am into one of the World’s largest Human Performance and Wellbeing brands with a reach of 1.5+ million people on all digital media platforms and outlets. Joe is globally recognized for his work in advising and working with Top Performing Individuals, CEOs, Executive Level Management, large Public & Private Companies and Institutions around the world. As a Global Thought Leader, Joe Duncan is a leading voice on many societal, humanitarian, environmental and technological issues which affect humanity and society on a large scale. The Social Enterprise and Impact Space as we know it today has been largely shaped by the work that Joe has done to promote the “Impact Before Profit Model” that many Companies and Governments look to emulate and embed into their Organization. Joe Duncan has committed his life to impacting the lives of over 1 Billion+ people around the world by 2035 through his extensive work in the education, technology and social enterprise sectors.
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Charles F. Olsick, Jr.Chuck is an accomplished business leader with expertise building businesses. He has helped grow several small businesses into large companies leading to extraordinary value for shareholders. He is an innovative, strategic, and tactical thinker, especially when competing where discriminating solutioning, positioning, and messaging are required. He has improved business performance of leadership, employees, operations, finance, strategic planning and execution, and business development. Chuck is currently President & CEO of Business and Life Transitions (B<) providing strategic planning, performance management, operations improvement, business development, and merger and acquisition (M&A) consulting services.
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