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Our Story

The EmBark Foundation, Inc. was officially founded on February 3rd, 2021. We were founded on the basis of the founders' love for animals and the seen positive effect animals had on trauma and mental healing. We started our journey from a separate nonprofit that was struggling to survive. From our co-founder's passion to keep the mission going, the EmBark Foundation was created. 
The EmBark Foundation is a nonprofit that thrives on transparency, trauma-informed care, and passion for the mission. Through bold devotion to our mission, we believe that this is only just the start to a service that can benefit all survivors as they EmBark on their journey of healing.

Our Team

Program Team & Co-founders

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Sammy Michaels

Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer

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Angi Kolthoff

Chief Financial Officer

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Stephanie Kelley

Co-Chief Operations Officer

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Holly Muth

Co-founder

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Abby Moravec

Co-founder & Co-Chief Operations Officer

Board of Directors

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Chynna Lewis

Board Member

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Tim Clark

Board Member

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Annalee Scandrett

Board Member

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Brasai Roberts

Board Member

Partnerships

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To inquire about becoming an official partner of the EmBark Foundation, please contact our CEO Sammy at sammy@embarkfoundation.org!

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