Lead Instructor

Tatiana Dowell

Tatiana Dowell has been a part of the Equi Ed staff since 2013. She began as the Lead Horse Care Assistant, taking care of and schooling the horses. She is currently the Lead Instructor and has been teaching riding lessons since 2017. Tatiana is a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, CHA-certified English, Western, and Jumping Instructor, and CHA-certified Instructor for Riders with Disabilities. She holds a degree in Equine Science from Santa Rosa Junior College and a certificate in Non-Profit Management from Sonoma State University.  She is also certified as an Equinology Equine Body Worker. Tatiana greatly enjoys supporting riders in reaching their goals and encouraging fulfilling connections with their equine partners. 

Program Director - Client Focus

Meaghan King

Meaghan King is a dedicated ESN teacher and Department Chair at Santa Rosa City Schools, with over 12 years of teaching experience at Herbert Slater Middle School. Recognized for her exceptional commitment to education, she was honored as the Sonoma County Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Currently pursuing a master's in Educational Leadership, she holds two Special Education credentials from Sonoma State University. She has been associated with Equi-Ed since 2018.

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