The Medicine Horse Center
Board of Directors
Secretary
Dr. Margaret Johnson-Gaddis, PhD.
Board Members
Nancy Marion Yogi Bartholomew
Resides in: Mancos, CO
Role with Medicine Horse: President. Budget, By-Laws & Fundraising Committees.
Favorite Aspect of Medicine Horse: Being part of an organization that rehabilitates both people and horses, working with a varied and interesting Board of Directors and Staff.
Education & Training:- University of New Mexico - BUS (University Studies) 1973
- Various pottery and business classes through San Juan College
Certifications/Professional Affiliations: Master Gardener certification
Business/Professional/Experience:
- 2004-Present. Medicine Horse Center President.
- 1996-Present. MBNR, Inc. (Optometry practice development) Vice President/Office Manager.
- 1992-1997. Farmington Public Schools Substitute Teacher (all grades, incl. special education classes).
- 1985-1996. Social Security Administration Hearing Clerk.
Board Experience:
- 1997-Present. Root & Ratliff Ditch Co. - Board of Directors.
- 1993-2000. Farmington Chamber of Commerce - Agricultural Committee, Member. Helped organize and run San Juan County Farmers Market.
Key Skills/Expertise: Organizational, computer, business, basic horse care, experience working with children.
Resides in: Mancos, CO
Role with Medicine Horse: Vice-President, Acting Secretary, Program Committee, Director of EAP programs
Education and Training:
- U.C. Berkeley, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, 1971
- Licensed Psychologist, California, 1973
- Licensed Psychologist, CO., 2000
- Certified Jungian Analyst, C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles, 1978
- Certified Level I Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, 2003
- Staff Psychologist, Camarillo State Hospital, 1972-1979
- Private Practice, Clinical Psychologist, Ventura, CA. 1979-2006
- American Psychological Association
- California Association of Psychologists
- C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles
- Inter Regional Society of Jungian Analysts
- C.G. Jung Study Center of S. California
- C. G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles, Secretary, President
- C. G Jung Study Center of S. California, Admission Committee Chair
- Co-Chief editor, Psychological Perspectives, published twice yearly
Key Skills/Experience: Degrees in Psychology, 36 years of experience as a therapist in private practice and in a mental health hospital setting, some practice as an EAP therapist.
Fun Fact: Hobbies: non-pro and amateur rider, National Cutting Horse Association, Skiing, downhill, and raising orchids and American Eskimo dogs.
Role with Medicine Horse: Treasurer
Favorite Aspect of Medicine Horse: Building capacity in others to fully embrace life!
Education & Training:
- Colorado University-Boulder - Ed.S., Elementary Administration and Supervision
- Colorado University-Boulder - M.A., Special Education
- Buffalo State College -“ B.S., Elementary and Exceptional Education
- Ambassador for North Central Association, Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, (NCA CASI) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA)
- Teacher: Endorsements in Elementary, Special Education K-12 and Gifted and Talented K-12
- North Central Association, Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI)
- Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA)
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- Boulder Valley Public Schools - Special Education Teacher, Resource and Self-Contained Classrooms; Classroom Teacher; Elementary School Principal; Middle School Principal
- Colorado University-Denver - Site Professor, Graduate School of Education
- 1990-1995. Mt. Alto Institute for Human Communication and Development
- 1994-2002. Imagination Makers
Fun Fact: Racing Vintage Cars
Role with Medicine Horse: Board Member, Programs Committee, Volunteer with Therapeutic Riding Program
Favorite Aspect of Medicine Horse:
The smiles on participants' faces, the positive growth I've seen over the years from participants and the feeling of thankfulness I always feel after each session.Education & Training:
Southern Connecticut State University, B.S., Education/PsychologyBusiness/Professional/Experience:
University of New Haven, M.S. Business
Membership:2003-current - Volunteer in Therapeutic Riding Program1983-2001 - Pfizer Inc. - Training Coordinator
Friends of Chicken Creek NordicBoard Experience:
Great Old Broads for the Wilderness
Sierra Club
Appalachian Mountain Club Cardigan Lodge Board - Programs Committee
Lyme, CT Library Board of Directors
Key Skills/Expertise: Degrees in Education and Business, experience with therapeutic riding programs, organizational skills
Fun Fact: 2006 Medicine Horse Center Volunteer of the Year! Hobbies: hiking, mountain biking, skiing (x-ctry & downhill), snowshoeing, and gardening.