Stable Connections Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors come from varied backgrounds, bringing a multitude of experiences and unique perspectives that guide us in our efforts to offer programs that better the lives of individuals with emotional, behavioral and physical challenges. They support the mission of Stable Connections by providing leadership, strategic guidance and a strong interest in the mission statement. The members assist us in offering quality equine assisted therapy programs to individuals living in Northern New Hampshire and Vermont.
The Board’s relationship with the organization is critical to its success by reviewing the annual budget, financial statements, current program overview and fundraising campaign. Lending support to the fundraising activities by attending the events and/or promoting the event’s sponsorship opportunities to community friends and colleagues. They are our goodwill ambassadors and spokespersons for the organization and the programs.
The Board’s relationship with the organization is critical to its success by reviewing the annual budget, financial statements, current program overview and fundraising campaign. Lending support to the fundraising activities by attending the events and/or promoting the event’s sponsorship opportunities to community friends and colleagues. They are our goodwill ambassadors and spokespersons for the organization and the programs.
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Karen Guile-Caron
Founder & Director, EAGALA Military certified
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Karen Guile - Caron
Founder & Director,
EAGALA Military Certified
Karen graduated in 1980 with a degree in Physical Therapy, and attended Lyndon State College working towards her degree in Special Education with a minor in Psychology. Her desire to work with horses and at-risk youth led Karen to become the first person to be EAGALA Certified with an EAGALA Individual Military Services Designation in Vermont and New Hampshire. In 2009, Stable Connections made its home on land owned by Karen in Guildhall, Vermont.
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Nan O'Brien
Director
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Nan O'Brien
Director
Nan O’Brien has an eclectic professional background spanning more than four decades in law; spiritual counseling; radio and television; writing and publishing; and currently is focusing her efforts on social justice issues.
She has been a supporter of Karen Caron and Karen’s vision for Stable Connections since its inception, and is thrilled to be a part of the organization. Nan lives in Spain with her cat, Misou.
She has been a supporter of Karen Caron and Karen’s vision for Stable Connections since its inception, and is thrilled to be a part of the organization. Nan lives in Spain with her cat, Misou.
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Tom Caron
Secretary
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Tom Caron
Secretary & Webmaster
Tom graduated in 1991 from Saint Michael’s College with a B.A. in History and Political Science and went to work at the family business in Pittsburg. Tom is a licensed N.H. Hunting Guide and current Secretary of the N.H. Guides’ Association.
Tom also serves as the town of Canaan, Vermont representative of the Headwaters Committee on the Connecticut River Joint Commission, and is currently the Treasurer of the Pittsburg Anglers Association.
Tom also serves as the town of Canaan, Vermont representative of the Headwaters Committee on the Connecticut River Joint Commission, and is currently the Treasurer of the Pittsburg Anglers Association.
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Aaron Guile
Director & Corporate Attorney
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Aaron Guile
Director & Corporate Attorney
From an early age, horses have been a part of Aaron’s life. He began riding at the age of five and grew up with horses in the way other children grow up with cats and dogs. Graduating from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2010, Aaron practices law in San Diego, CA, providing assistance and support to Stable Connections in every way possible.
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Judy Houghton
Director
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Judy Houghton
Director
Judy was born in Stoneham, MA and received her undergraduate degree from St. Marys of the Wood and her masters degree from Boston College. Judy is recently retired but has over 35 years experience as a mental health counselor and has worked with and been a Director of Stable Connections. She currently lives in Indianapolis, IN with her dog Angus.
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Tina Lunderville
Director
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Tina Lunderville
Director
Tina has been in the banking industry since 1996, where she worked from a teller position and is currently a Commercial Lender at Passumpsic Bank in Littleton. She enjoys community service and giving back to her community.
Tina has been a Board member of the Play and Learn Center, Cabinet member of the Granite United Way (raising over $60,000 for distribution), Rotary member and President. She is also a Graduate of Leadership North Country, a Graduate of Leadership New Hampshire, and a current School Board Member for Groveton, NH.
Tina has been a Board member of the Play and Learn Center, Cabinet member of the Granite United Way (raising over $60,000 for distribution), Rotary member and President. She is also a Graduate of Leadership North Country, a Graduate of Leadership New Hampshire, and a current School Board Member for Groveton, NH.
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Brad McVetty
Director
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Brad McVetty
Director
Brad is well-known for his mechanical abilities, his skill in running heavy equipment, and passion for involvement in his home town. Brad is self-employed; he began his own business, McVetty's Trucking & Excavation, twenty-three years ago in Maidstone, VT. His son Jason works with him.
Brad has served as a Selectman (26 years) and Road Commissioner (28 years) for the town of Maidstone, where he resides with his wife of 41 years, Cheryl, their dog, Bo, 13 chickens, and Frank the Rooster.
Brad has served as a Selectman (26 years) and Road Commissioner (28 years) for the town of Maidstone, where he resides with his wife of 41 years, Cheryl, their dog, Bo, 13 chickens, and Frank the Rooster.
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Karen Guile-Caron
CEO & Founder
2494 Route 102, Guildhall, VT
(802) 522-3048
CEO & Founder
2494 Route 102, Guildhall, VT
(802) 522-3048
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