Our Board

Board President
Dr. Heather Ferro, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CHSE
Dr. Heather Ferro is the Associate Dean within the School of Health Professions at D’Youville University in Buffalo, NY. Heather has been an occupational therapist for over 29 years, spending her clinical career working to improve the health & well-being of adults and older adults through engagement in meaningful occupation. Dr. Ferro is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator who is passionate about education and teaching. She has advised and taught over 1,000 occupational therapy practitioners who now work throughout the world in service to others, and has supervised dozens of students during their clinical fieldwork. Heather was born and raised in a small rural community in Cattaraugus County, grew up surrounded by nature, and has seen the powerful impact that it has on the lives of all ages. Heather loves working on teams and is excited to serve on the inaugural board of Red Barn Nature’s Way Foundation.

Treasurer
Angela Nowicki - CPA
Coming soon!

Secretary
Colleen Greaves
I am an occupational therapist born and raised in Buffalo, NY who received my BS/MS from D’Youville University. I work directly with patients in the hospital setting, promoting independence of occupations and enhancement of quality of life of those affected by acute injury or illness. Some of my interests relating to occupational therapy include scholarly literature and research, neurological rehabilitation, amputee and limb loss rehabilitation. Outside of the occupational therapy universe, I am passionate about all things family/friends, film, meditation, yoga, plant care, and amateur photography. As I have thoroughly enjoyed the role of leadership in other groups/organizations including Pi Theta Epsilon, I am honored and grateful to serve as a board member for Red Barn Nature’s Way Foundation!

Finance Committee
Heather Zywiczynski
Coming soon!

Board Member
Debra Battistella, OTR
Coming soon!

Board Member - Head of Animal Health and Well-being Committee
Dr. Dara Brown, VMD
Dr. Dara Brown is originally from Western New York, where she grew up riding and showing Arabian horses at both the local and regional level. She was active in the local horse community and was a 4-H club leader for several years. Dr. Brown received her Bachelor’s degree in genetics from the University of Rochester in 2006, followed by a Master’s degree in molecular biology from Carnegie Mellon University in 2008. Trading in her microscope for a stethoscope, Dr. Brown attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and completed an internship at Blue Ridge Equine Clinic in Virginia. Dr. Dara Brown joined Allegheny Equine in 2013. After completing the Options for Animals course in 2014, Dr. Brown became certified in equine chiropractic by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She also attended the Chi Institute and became certified in equine veterinary acupuncture in 2014. In 2016, Dr. Brown became a certified equine rehabilitation practitioner through the University of Tennessee. As evidenced by her training, her veterinary interests are centered around integrative therapies and rehabilitation. Dr. Brown is also in charge of the internship program and student outreach at Allegheny Equine.

Board Member - Animal Health and Well-being Committee
Dan Ingleman
Coming soon!