Meet Our Team

Ivey Ranch is powered by a dedicated group of instructors, care professionals, administrators, and community volunteers who show up every day for the people we serve. Behind them is a board of directors that brings decades of professional expertise and genuine personal commitment to this organization.

An Ivey Ranch riding instructor guides a therapeutic riding participant on horseback while a sidewalker provides support at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA
An Ivey Ranch riding instructor guides a therapeutic riding participant on horseback while a sidewalker provides support at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Leadership & Administrative Staff

Tonya Danielly, Executive Director of Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Tonya Danielly

Executive Director

Gale Nichols, Billing Coordinator and Administrator at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Gale Nichols

Billing Coordinator and Admin.

Adriana Gonzalez, Public Relations and Development Assistant at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Adriana Gonzalez

Public Relations and Development Assistant

Cynthia Renteria, Volunteer Coordinator and Working Intern Program Manager at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Cynthia Renteria

Volunteer Coordinator, Working Intern Program Manager, Teacher

Care Program Staff

Christina Paad, Care Programs Manager and Teacher at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Christina Paad

Care Programs Manager, Teacher

Amanda Chico, Adult Day Program Lead Teacher at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Amanda Chico

Adult Day Program Lead Teacher

Daisy Cruz, School-Age Program Lead Teacher at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Daisy Cruz

School-Age Program Lead Teacher

Za'Aliyah Daley, ADP and School-Age Program Teacher at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Za’Aliyah Daley

Teacher

Monique Falucho, ADP and School-Age Program Teacher at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Monique Falucho

Teacher

Equestrian & Therapeutic Instructors

Missy Hiebert, Equestrian Program Manager and Lead Instructor at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Missy Hiebert

Equestrian Program Manager, Lead Instructor

Fiona Crane, Riding Instructor and Equine Caretaker at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Fiona Crane

Riding Instructor, Equine Caretaker, Assistant Barn Manager

Samantha Chico, LCSW, Riding Instructor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Samantha Chico, LCSW

Riding Instructor

Jackson Cabrera, Riding Instructor at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Jackson Cabrera

Riding Instructor

Amanda Martin, Riding Instructor at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Amanda Martin

Riding Instructor

Jason Roman, Riding Instructor at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Jason Roman

Riding Instructor

Wendy Sears, Riding Instructor at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Wendy Sears

Riding Instructor

Amy Sheets, PATH International Master Level Riding Instructor at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Amy Sheets

Riding Instructor

Edith Snyder, Riding Instructor at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Edith Snyder

Riding Instructor

Counseling & Clinical Services

Our Equine Assisted Counseling program is facilitated by licensed mental health professionals who bring clinical expertise into the arena.

Dr. Joy Martin, PhD, Clinical Psychologist at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Dr. Joy Martin, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Susan Hammond, PATH-Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Susan Hammond, BA Psychology

Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL)

Samantha Chico, LCSW, Riding Instructor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Samantha Chico, LCSW

Riding Instructor

Program Support

Jahzi Derival, Instructor's Aide at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Jahzi Derival

Instructor's Aide

Matthew Lopez, Relief Equine Caretaker and Assistant Grounds Manager at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Matthew Lopez

Relief Equine Caretaker, Assistant Grounds Manager

Nicole Steele, Employment Coach at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Nicole Steele

Employment Coach

Respite Care Team

Our In-Home Respite team provides essential care that allows families and caregivers to take a real break, knowing their loved ones are in good hands. We’re proud to recognize each of the dedicated individuals who make that possible.

  • Rachelea Aguilar
  • Hector Alcantar
  • Amber Alexander
  • Cynthia Boyer
  • Camillo Chachan-Galvis
  • K’haelani Champaco
  • Amanda Chico
  • Samantha Chico
  • Carina Cruz
  • Keiko Czub
  • Kimberly Davis
  • Jennel Ericson
  • Adriana Fields
  • Theresa Gauron
  • Alexandria Giovannoni
  • Gabriela Glaze
  • Miguel Gomez
  • Amelia Gutierrez
  • Eric Guynes
  • Kayla Hampton
  • Mary Hardman
  • Azin Hatefi
  • Breyanna Hawkins
  • Emma Heiser
  • Ofelia Hernandez
  • Alma Jimenez
  • Abigail Lazarrus
  • Renee Lazarrus
  • Silvia Legaspi
  • Molly Loaiza
  • Elvia Martinez
  • Vivian Martinez
  • Adriana Medellin
  • Vanessa Miller
  • Lori Moberly
  • Pauline Mokeri
  • Kailyn Nelson
  • Amanda Nemchek
  • Maryann Noll
  • Sydney Noll
  • Irma Olivas
  • Leanne Omori
  • Alice Quintas
  • Ana Ramirez-Ortiz
  • Medora Rano
  • Cynthia Renteria
  • David Roberts
  • John Robertson
  • Camila Rodriguez
  • Joanne Sanchez
  • Darrel Silverthorn
  • Chong Spaven
  • Eniko Szabo
  • Yuki Tabalno
  • Jeklien Tadrousse
  • Rosaura Tapia-Vasquez
  • Esperanza Tellez
  • Hong To
  • Erika Torrescano
  • Lorie Ustick
  • Gabriela Valdez
  • Stephanie Valdez
  • Maria Valencia
  • Joseph Valenzuela
  • Areli Vance
  • Antonio Vasquez
  • Isidra Vasquez Victora
  • Angelica Watts
  • Debra Webster
  • Jodi Wojcik

Board of Directors

The Ivey Ranch Board of Directors is a volunteer body of professionals who bring their expertise, time, and personal passion to the governance and long-term stewardship of this organization. Many of them found Ivey Ranch the same way most people do — by showing up one day and never quite wanting to leave. Supporting them is a small advisory group lending specialized knowledge in veterinary care, special education, and law.

Traci Zell, PhD, Board Chair at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Traci Zell

Chair

Dr. Idal Beer, MD, Board Vice Chair at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Idal Beer

Vice Chair

John R. Todd, Board Treasurer at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

John R. Todd

Treasurer

Laurie Schmelzer, Board Secretary at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Laurie Schmelzer

Secretary

Craig Kirk, Board Director at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Craig Kirk

Director

Mike Mellusi, Board Director at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Mike Mellusi

Director

Ed Unikel, Board Director at Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Ed Unikel

Director

Dr. Daniel H. Grove, DVM, Veterinary Advisor to Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Daniel H. Grove

Advisor (Veterinary)

Allan Roth, Special Education Advisor to Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Allan Roth

Advisor (Special Education)

Jack M. Sleeth Jr., Legal Advisor to Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA

Jack M. Sleeth Jr.

Advisor (Legal Counsel)

Luis Rodriguez, Board Member and Friend of Ivey Ranch Park Association, remembered with gratitude

In Memoriam — Luis Rodriguez — Board Member & Friend

Come Be Part of Something Here

Whether you’re looking for meaningful work or a way to give back at a leadership level, there’s a place for you at Ivey Ranch.

Join Our Staff

We’re always looking for dedicated people — instructors, care professionals, and support staff — who want to show up for a community that genuinely needs them.

Join Our Board

Ivey Ranch is seeking one to two individuals to serve on our Board of Directors. Board members help shape the programs, ensure the organization’s long-term health, and bring their expertise to something that matters.

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