Marilyn graduated from UNI in 1991 with a BA in Social Work with an emphasis in Family Services and Criminology. She has always enjoyed working with children with special needs as well as horses, and it was her dream to start a program that involved them both. In 1998, she and her daughter started ASPIRE. "ASPIRE has been a blessing and inspiration in my life."

Kelly helped start the program in 1998. She is a NARHA certified riding instructor and chairs the Horse and Volunteer Committee. Kelly was also recently appointed as Program Director for ASPIRE. She is a horse owner and lover and enjoys teaching our riders the joy of working with these wonderful animals.

Deb has been with ASPIRE since April 2004. She is currently a NAHRA-certified instructor and horse owner. She enjoys working with all of the ASPIRE participants, volunteers, and horses, and is a valuable member of our organization.

Sheila joined ASPIRE in November of 2007. She is an impeccable asset to us coming previously from working at KWWL. Born and raised in the Cedar Valley. Sheila grew up riding and showing pleasure horses. She is married to Louis and has a daughter that is eleven and a son that is two.

“I am so proud to be a part of an organization that is making a difference in the lives of others!”