Staff
Julia Bozzo
Founder, Executive Director, and PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Julia has a BS in Agriculture and Horse Production from Wilmington College and completed graduate work in Animal Science at New Mexico State University. Julia is a PATH Intl. Certified Instructor, a certified Equine appraiser, and has ridden and worked with horses and riders for over 40 years.
Awards
-2002 PATH Intl. Region 9 Volunteer of the Year
-2012 Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center Peace Builder Award Winner
-2016 Whatcom Women in Business Professional Woman of the Year Finalist
-2019 PATH Intl. Region 9 Certified Professional of the Year
-2021 Whatcom Women in Business Legacy Award
Hilary Groh, CTRS
Program Director and PATH Intl. Advanced Instructor
Hilary began riding when she was 5 years old, and since then has competed on the hunter/ jumper circuit, trained sales prospects, and taught lessons in both Western and English. Throughout the years, Hilary has developed a great passion and enthusiasm for teaching and facilitating relationships between horses and riders. Hilary has a BA in Therapeutic Recreation from Western Washington University; is a nationally Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, a PATH Intl. Advanced Instructor and Mentor.
Awards
-2024 PATH Intl. Region 9 Credentialed Professional of the Year
Thank you to our volunteer instructors & interns!
Sierra Aubel, Deanna Bozzo, Kaileigh Hubbard, Nota Tsitsiragos & Gina Bozzo.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors oversees the operation, fundraising, management, and direction of NWTRC.
Christine Coder, Board Chair
Chris Castle, Treasurer
Pamela Cady, Secretary
Mike Bozzo
Greg Sieg
Terri Plake
Phil Simmons
Amy Jones
Kaileigh Hubbard
Dave Sauter
Thank you to our past board members!
Dorene Moors, Mary Wister Rawlins, Arline Fonda, Kaler Crane, Josh Wilund, Gene Zande, Dr. David Sauter, Skip Ness, Gary Burlingame, Jack Ludwigson, ESQ., Annette Boothe, Jeri Davis, Kate Simmons, Mary Jansky, Pete Wells, Audra Rosen, Matt McCoy, Dr. Brooke Lucas, Warren Monroe, Connie Albrecht, Perry Davids, Danielle King & Jane Fraser.