Staff

Helen got involved early on with Whispering Manes when, in 2012, she organized a fundraising event to raise awareness and critical funds for the newly established Therapeutic Riding Center. In 2014, she joined the board of directors and is the immediate past chair.

Prior to joining Whispering Manes as Executive Director, Helen was an adjunct professor of business and business communication at Florida International University and Miami Dade College. She has over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing management, business development, project management, and strategic consulting.

Helen is passionate about community involvement and has led many campaigns and fund-raising events for a wide range of nonprofit organizations. She is a past president of the Junior League of Miami and of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT). Helen received an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree from Barry University. She is an avid tennis player and enjoys reading, traveling, and cooking.

Born in Montreal, Canada, Robin started volunteering at a therapeutic riding program in Atlanta, GA in 2002. She soon realized that this was the career path she would follow. Robin completed the PATH certification in 2009, and began teaching part time in Broward and coaching the Broward County Special Olympics Equestrian Games. She continues to expand her knowledge of horses and of therapeutic riding by attending a variety of workshops including PATH International workshops, Centered Riding workshop, Horse Powered Reading training, and several natural horsemanship seminars. In January 2012, Robin taught the first therapeutic riding lessons at Whispering Manes, then in September that year, Robin joined our staff as the full time Program Director/Head Riding Instructor

Born and raised in Miami Florida, Sarah started riding at the early age of four and competed at Ascot farm. She started volunteering at Whispering Manes in her senior year of high school. Only after switching her major five times in college did Sarah realize that she wanted to become a PATH International Registered Instructor. Under the mentorship of Robin Bramson, Sarah passed all of her exams and received her certification January 1, 2019. Sarah now teaches part-time on Fridays and Saturdays. She also teaches at summer camp.