Toni Hadad
FOUNDER/President/Caretaker
Growing up around horses and falling in love with them, I realized these animals had a very spiritual connection. At this stage in my life, I wanted to find a job where I could give back to the community and be around animals again. I am happy to be finally sharing my horses with others and letting them experience their amazing benefits.
James Hadad
Co-FOUNDER/Treasurer/Board member
James (Rich) is not only the Co-Founder but also a CPA and
owner of the Ultimate Perk Coffee Company in Andover and Groveland, MA.
He loves the horses, but his favorite pets are his two bulldogs Annabelle
and Otis, as well as the three cats, Zipper, Hiccup and Oakley!
Jacqui Driscoll
secretary/Board member
Jacqui is a great asset to the board! She is also an animal lover
and owns her own business, A Garden For Knitters, in North Andover.
Jacqui has a dog Riley, Greylin the cat and mom to 6 chickens (and 4 children)!
Krista Johnson Martin
Public Relations/Board member and Volunteer
Krista Martin is a long-time horse lover and equestrian. Growing up, she competed regionally throughout the Midwest and went on to ride for Mount Holyoke College, winning a National Intercollegiate Champion title while she was a student there. She has taken time away from both her competitive riding and her career as a public relations executive to focus on raising her children. So she is excited to be able to get her equine fix and serve the local community as a volunteer for Lifting Spirits. Krista also helps out with fundraising and public relations.
Mary Driscoll
Volunteer
Mary Driscoll has always enjoyed caring for animals, both big and small, since she was a child. It wasn’t until she attended UMASS Amherst, where she first set foot on a farm, that she discovered her passion working with large animals including sheep, goats, pigs, and equines. She graduated in 2019 majoring in Pre-veterinarian sciences and will be pursuing her dreams of becoming a large animal veterinarian at St. George’s University in Grenada this fall. Mary enjoys serving the community through wonderful programs such as Lifting Spirits, spreading the word that the loving connection between animals and humans is both beneficial and precious.
Erika Douglas
board member/Volunteer
Erika Douglas has grown up with horses her entire life. From her first small pony to her big Percheron draft horse, she loves them all. She has her own barn and takes care of 3 horses. In her free time, she can be found riding on the beach or trails of New Hampshire. She enjoys giving back to the community and seeing the smiles the minis bring on their faces.
Anita Morley White
Volunteer
Being of service to others and spending time with animals are two of Anita's greatest passions. She has always felt a special connection to horses, so when she found Lifting Spirits it was a perfect way for her to give back and to be in the presence of these magical beings. Anita loves watching the horses gently and intuitively respond to people of all ages, bringing smiles and love wherever they go. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." — Mahatma Gandhi
Kara Zubrowski
Volunteer/Reading to a Mini
Kara Zubrowski is a certified English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher who has been teaching for over 10 years. She is certified pre K-12th grade and has worked with many ages, both children and adults. She has a passion for teaching and helping others as well as a deep love for animals. She currently works in the Wakefield Public School district and resides in Andover with her husband Ryan.
Volunteers taking Banshee, Charlie and Tonka for a walk on Hampton Beach