ALISON TIGHE
Massiel Fernandez is from Cuba, but has lived most of her life in Louisville, Kentucky. She's a senior at Centre College double majoring in psychology and French. She plans to pursue more education in the near future to become a therapist. She's currently involved in research focused on relationships and relationship trajectories. She loves music, and spending time in nature.
AMANDA SMITH
ALEXIS ADKINS
Abigail is an undergraduate student at Asbury University studying Psychology and Equine Assisted Services. She is excited to move back home to the Pittsburgh area with her husband and two cats. From there, she will continue pursuing her career by starting a graduate program in counseling. In her spare time, she likes training animals, spending time with family, and cooking new recipes.
MADISON YATES
Madison is working on a Bachelors degree in psychology at Campbellsville University Harrodsburg. She is a part of the women’s soccer team. After graduation, she plans on working with children in some way. In Madison’s free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, fishing, and all things fun!
Amanda is a Lincoln County native and has a B.S. in Psychology (concentration in Child and Family Psychology). Amanda is currently pursuing a Masters of Education in Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She has two daughters ages 21 and 7 that she adores, and she has the best momma in the world. Amanda loves reading, being outdoors and can’t wait to retire to the beach one day.
Tara McGuire is an undergraduate student at Asbury University studying Equine Assisted Services. She's originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Tara loves being outside, being creative and adventurous, and hanging out with friends. In the future, she plans to attend graduate school for a counseling degree. She's excited to be able to travel and learn more as I go!
ABIGAIL STONER
Alexis is an undergraduate student at Asbury University studying psychology and equine-assisted services. After graduating in May of 2025 she hopes to go to EKU to get her Psy.D. and pursue clinical practice in Kentucky. When she has free time she is usually visiting her horse, Willow, with her favorite snacks or playing rugby.
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Alison is a Masters in Social Work student at Eastern Kentucky University. She completed her Bachelors in Social Work at Spalding University, with whom she studied abroad in Ireland, not once, but twice! After finishing her MSW, she plans to obtain her LCSW. In her personal life, Alison loves going on adventures with her husband and two young sons.
Lily graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has experience working with children in the schools as a mental health intern as well as within the discipline of psychological research. Lily enjoys painting her nails, hanging out with her cat, Soozie, and yoga.
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TARA MCGUIRE
Kelly is a graduate student at the University of Kentucky, pursuing her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health. Kelly is passionate about supporting children with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, and sports-related mental health challenges. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, as well as attending sporting events.