Meet our Board of Directors
Executive Committee
The Chair
Meet Danielle Parrott
Dani is originally from Massachusetts, growing up on the Cape. She found her way to North Carolina as there were only two available colleges that offered Therapeutic Horsemanship focuses as majors. Dani decided on St. Andrew's Presbyterian College (now St Andrew's University) and studied in Therapeutic Horsemanship. While at St. Andrew's, she passed her certification to become a Therapeutic Riding Instructor. Among other things, she has knowledge in rehabbing horses, restarting horses, dabbled in showing both english and western. She earned her Bachelor's in Therapeutic Horsemanship. After graduation she stayed in North Carolina to manage a Therapeutic Riding program in Jacksonville. After that center closed down, she was on the hunt to get back into teaching. She met Jessica, and as the saying goes, "The rest is history!!"
Dani currently resides in Jacksonville with her husband, daughter, 5 horses, 2 dogs, a cat and 2 lizards. Dani is dedicated in seeing her students and horses succeed. She has great knowledge to aid in the success and growth for Trail of Faith Farms. She says often she is privileged to be a part of this amazing,
unique, program and looks forward to the good things God has in store for the future.
Meet Danielle Parrott
Dani is originally from Massachusetts, growing up on the Cape. She found her way to North Carolina as there were only two available colleges that offered Therapeutic Horsemanship focuses as majors. Dani decided on St. Andrew's Presbyterian College (now St Andrew's University) and studied in Therapeutic Horsemanship. While at St. Andrew's, she passed her certification to become a Therapeutic Riding Instructor. Among other things, she has knowledge in rehabbing horses, restarting horses, dabbled in showing both english and western. She earned her Bachelor's in Therapeutic Horsemanship. After graduation she stayed in North Carolina to manage a Therapeutic Riding program in Jacksonville. After that center closed down, she was on the hunt to get back into teaching. She met Jessica, and as the saying goes, "The rest is history!!"
Dani currently resides in Jacksonville with her husband, daughter, 5 horses, 2 dogs, a cat and 2 lizards. Dani is dedicated in seeing her students and horses succeed. She has great knowledge to aid in the success and growth for Trail of Faith Farms. She says often she is privileged to be a part of this amazing,
unique, program and looks forward to the good things God has in store for the future.
Assistant Chair
Meet Lisa O'neal
Lisa moved to the east coast from Idaho, where she went to college and met her husband. The military moved them to Virginia, and then North Carolina in January of 2020. Right after moving to the area, Lisa began volunteering at Trail of Faith Farms.
Growing up Lisa's family was not a "horse family" but Lisa got bit by the horse bug after pony rides at her 4th birthday party and has been a horse girl ever since. When she turned 10 years old, she finally got her first pony, a POA named Apple. College brought her to Idaho and away from horses for a few years, but she was always looking for places to volunteer and spend time around them.
Always passionate about mustangs in particular, she was finally able to adopt one of her own in April of 2021. Her mustang Huckleberry is the sweetest, most affectionate mustang that exists. He has helped her to grow more confident and is always there to boost her mood.
Lisa has a degree in environmental studies and works as an environmental educator at Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center in Jacksonville. Her motto is "what's the plan" as she is an excellent organizer and planner. These skills make her a great fit for the Assistant Chair position. Lisa will keep the rest of the board members organized and on track! She is excited to aid in the expansion of the farm and watch the impact on the community as it grows.
Meet Lisa O'neal
Lisa moved to the east coast from Idaho, where she went to college and met her husband. The military moved them to Virginia, and then North Carolina in January of 2020. Right after moving to the area, Lisa began volunteering at Trail of Faith Farms.
Growing up Lisa's family was not a "horse family" but Lisa got bit by the horse bug after pony rides at her 4th birthday party and has been a horse girl ever since. When she turned 10 years old, she finally got her first pony, a POA named Apple. College brought her to Idaho and away from horses for a few years, but she was always looking for places to volunteer and spend time around them.
Always passionate about mustangs in particular, she was finally able to adopt one of her own in April of 2021. Her mustang Huckleberry is the sweetest, most affectionate mustang that exists. He has helped her to grow more confident and is always there to boost her mood.
Lisa has a degree in environmental studies and works as an environmental educator at Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center in Jacksonville. Her motto is "what's the plan" as she is an excellent organizer and planner. These skills make her a great fit for the Assistant Chair position. Lisa will keep the rest of the board members organized and on track! She is excited to aid in the expansion of the farm and watch the impact on the community as it grows.
Secretary
Meet Tara Smith
Meet Tara Smith
Treasurer
Meet Allie Cullen
Allie originally came to TOFF in 2021 as a volunteer after moving to North Carolina. Her love of horses began at a very young age when she moved next to a large farm in her home state and started taking lessons. Over the years her love of working with horses grew. She got two Haflinger ponies (Acorn and Nugget) and a Palomino (Cocoa). This love led her to join IEA and 4-H where she showed horses, chickens, and rabbits before aging out and becoming a volunteer. She has a long history of volunteering for many different agricultural/animal-based organizations and loves working with the horse and human clients here at TOFF.
Allie has a degree in Criminal Justice from Norwich University but has spent the last 5 years working in private, state, and federal accounting departments. Her finance knowledge, volunteer history, and love for all the animals on the farm make her a great fit on our Executive Board. Allie's history in finances includes managing official books for small private companies. She's worked as a procurement technician for the federal government and as an accountant for the state government. Allie is thrilled to pair her knowledge of finances with her love of horses, making her a great fit for the TOFF Treasurer. She is excited to continue to work with TOFF and help the organization grow to better assist all its incredible clients.
Meet Allie Cullen
Allie originally came to TOFF in 2021 as a volunteer after moving to North Carolina. Her love of horses began at a very young age when she moved next to a large farm in her home state and started taking lessons. Over the years her love of working with horses grew. She got two Haflinger ponies (Acorn and Nugget) and a Palomino (Cocoa). This love led her to join IEA and 4-H where she showed horses, chickens, and rabbits before aging out and becoming a volunteer. She has a long history of volunteering for many different agricultural/animal-based organizations and loves working with the horse and human clients here at TOFF.
Allie has a degree in Criminal Justice from Norwich University but has spent the last 5 years working in private, state, and federal accounting departments. Her finance knowledge, volunteer history, and love for all the animals on the farm make her a great fit on our Executive Board. Allie's history in finances includes managing official books for small private companies. She's worked as a procurement technician for the federal government and as an accountant for the state government. Allie is thrilled to pair her knowledge of finances with her love of horses, making her a great fit for the TOFF Treasurer. She is excited to continue to work with TOFF and help the organization grow to better assist all its incredible clients.
Standing Committee
Finance Committee -Allie Cullen
Community Outreach Committee- Elizabeth
Marketing & Communications Committee- Lisa O'neal
Community Outreach Committee- Elizabeth
Marketing & Communications Committee- Lisa O'neal
Community Outreach Committee
Meet Elizabeth
Meet Elizabeth