Hope Grows
Community Farm Program
AMBER BENNETT, LCMHC
Born and raised in St. Johnsbury, VT on a horse farm, Amber learned at a young age the power that horses have to positively influence human lives.
With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UVM and a minor in animal science, Amber went on for a masters in Mental Health Counseling through Walden University.
After completing her masters, Amber took specialized training through the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association to provide Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
In her free time, Amber continues to enjoy riding with a focus on reining.
Emily Greene
Emily Greene was born and raised in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. She fell in love with horses at a young age and hasn't stopped working with them since.
She moved to Kentucky to go to college, where she graduated from Asbury University with Bachelor's degrees in both business management and equine management.
Since college she has worked for a few different Thoroughbred companies in Kentucky as well as trained Police Horses at the local college. Not long after moving back to Vermont, she began volunteering at Hope Grows Farm and the rest is history.
When she is not at the barn, you can find her hiking, kayaking, or camping with her husband and dogs.