Office/Staff

Karen Renshaw

Executive Director

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Effective March 1, 2019, Karen M. Renshaw was hired as the AHA, Inc. Executive Director.  She came to AHA, Inc. as the Interim Executive Director in February 2018.  She was previously the president of KARE Association Management Services, Inc., an association management company that served Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region for over 20 years.  Her professional knowledge includes all aspects of association management, customer service and the business environment. Ms. Renshaw held the American Society of Association Executives’ Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation for over 19 years.  She was in an exclusive group of association management professionals. Prior to becoming an association management executive and business owner, Karen was a corporate trainer and high school teacher.

Adria Peterson

Assistant Executive Director 

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Adria was previously the Volunteer Coordinator for the Free Clinic of Loudoun County Virginia. Her professional experience includes over 15 years in the service industry including hospitality, events planning, and customer service. Adria is returning to the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom to her two young children for many years. She is excited to join the American Hippotherapy Association.

Lasha Guillen

Education Manager

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Lasha comes to AHA, Inc. with over 10 years experience in service driven roles within the hospitality, recreation and fitness industries. She was most previously a facilitator, leader and instructor for wellness workshops, classes and trainings. Lasha is excited to bring her enthusiasm for member services and passion for learning to the American Hippotherapy Association.