BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 2025

President: Lori Kohl

Director: Laura Stockland
Director: Adele Mitchinson
Director: Rebecca Helliwell

Director: Sierra Kimpel
Director: Pat O’Connor

Board of Directors Role:

Board Members oversee the governance of and financial integrity of PRANCE and help to lead and guide the strategic vision of the organization. They serve on a volunteer basis and attend regular board meetings; supporting our programs and volunteering at events. We thank each and every director for their hard work and dedication.

Meet our Board of Directors:

Lori Kohl(President):

A Health and Safety professional, Lori has personally witnessed the incredible impact horses can have on humans through her own inspiring journey. She is a proud mother of two boys, one of whom has benefited from a therapeutic riding program. An active volunteer and rider, Lori finds horses to be profoundly therapeutic and credits PRANCE with playing a pivotal role in her transformative experience.

Rebecca Helliwell:

Rebecca is the faithful owner to her own horse Mickey and brings with her many years of experience as both a child and adult at PRANCE. An excellent Western rider with lots of horse expertise and an enthusiasm for fund-raising, Rebecca looks forward to serving on the Board.

Laura Stockland:

As the mom of a therapeutic rider who has participated in PRANCE programs for the last decade, Laura understands and appreciates the role of the therapy horse in the lives of children with special needs. With her background in education and administration, Laura is well-equipped as a leader to help steer PRANCE into the future.

Adele Mitchenson:

Adele has experienced the joy of horses in her own life and believes in the magic and healing they bring into our lives. Currently employed at a nuclear supplier, Adele is very familiar with the nuclear industry in our community and has run her own business in the past. She hopes to help PRANCE with fundraising and share her connections in the community.

 Sierra Kimpel: 

Sierra grew up riding at PRANCE and brings with her both horse knowledge and experience in running a business as an owner of her family store Elora Soaps in Paisley.  She is the proud “mom” to her two dogs and cats and enjoying spending time with them in her spare time.  With a background in women’s studies and several years working in the mental health field, Sierra is a passionate advocate for women and is committed to supporting anyone struggling and knows first-hand how horses can help on the journey to wellness.

 Pat O Connor:

Pat is the long-serving constituency office manager to Member of Parliament Ben Lobb and he brings with him a very long resume including volunteer leadership roles with the Rotary Club, Police Services board and many more community organizations! PRANCE is thrilled to have someone with Pat’s connections, expertise and compassion for people on our Board and know that he will be a great help to us.