Meet the heart and soul of Mobile Whinnies—passionate people making helping horses mobile.
Meet The Horses
Our miniature horses live at Hunters Haven Farm, a welcoming family-owned facility in Groveland, MA offering lessons, boarding, and fun events. Visit www.huntershavenfarm.com.
Coconut
Coconut: Coconut is a miniature horse standing at 36in. He is as white as the center of a coconut and just as cute! He is 26 years old and is a barn favorite, growing up around kids his entire life. Fun fact about Coconut – his best friend is a donkey!
Knox
Knox: Knox is 8 years old and as sweet and gentle as they come! He is a tad taller than Coconut and is our financial literacy mini. He was named after Fort Knox as he just loves to save his money! His best friend at the barn is a pony named Kalvin.
Gift
Gift is an 8 year old Icelandic mare owned privately by our CEO, Kathryn, and her family. She comes directly from Iceland and, fun fact, even has her own passport! Gift loves children and to be hugged! She was the inspiration behind the logo for Mobile Whinnies! Just look at that golden mane!
Meet The Humans
Kathryn Brodowski, MD, MPH
CEO & President
Kathryn is a public health physician with over a decade of nonprofit experience in hunger relief and medicine. Mobile Whinnies was inspired by my dad, whose mobility challenges made outings difficult—so we bring the joy of animals and nature to him and others. At the same time, we’re answering communities' calls for more early reading programs. Our mission is to support both health and literacy. Join us!
Sophia Deese
Board of Director, Chair
Sophia is a seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience and a deep passion for early literacy grounded in the science of reading. Drawn to Mobile Whinnies for its focus on literacy and partnerships, she aims to empower youth and close the achievement gap through research-based instruction. In her free time, she enjoys music, the arts, and exploring new cafes while diving into podcasts on wellness and education.
Hilary Eaton, PHD
Board of Director, Treasurer
Originally trained as a cancer biologist, Hilary now serves as the Chief Business Officer of a tech-bio company using AI to design novel medicines for patients in need. She loves animals and is passionate about evidence-based early literacy and occupational therapy, which drew her to Mobile Whinnies. Hilary looks forward to forging new partnerships throughout the community.
Andrea Palomo Barringer
Board of Director, Clerk
Janet Brink
Board of Director
Janet Brink is a long time personal friend of Kathryn Brodowski and her family. Janet graduated from St Lawrence University. She is a wife, mother and grandmother who presently lives at a Life Care facility in North Andover, MA.
Mari Fusco
Board of Director
Mariregis Fusco is a mother of two adult girls and a retired educator of 35+ years. Later in her career she became a reading specialist. As a young girl Mariregis loved riding and caring for horses. Now in retirement she works part time as a Program Coordinator for Read to a Child. Mariregis is thrilled to be on the Board of Mobile Whinnies as it brings together two of her passions, reading literacy and horses, especially the mini ones!
Julie Chmielecki
Board of Director
Denise Robinson, MLIS
Board of Director
Denise Robinson, a mother of two, is a Children’s Librarian with nearly 20 years of experience and a master’s in library and information science from Wayne State University. She specializes in early literacy and STEM, helping young children build pre-academic skills and fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Diana Joaqui Lopez
Board of Director
Originally from Colombia, Diana holds a Master’s in Environmental Science and Geomatics from the University of Geneva, where she also began her PhD. A passionate environmental advocate, she believes in nature’s power to enhance well-being and cognitive development. This belief led her to Mobile Whinnies, where she supports its mission through meaningful connections with miniature horses.