The Purveyors of the "TRAK Magic"

Jill Prickett-Tilley
Founder

Scott Tilley
Founder-Executive Director
Jill has a Master's Degree in Special Education and Rehabilitation with an emphasis in Emotional and Behavioral Disturbances. She has taught in psychiatric facilities, residential treatment centers and in the psychoeducational field in the public school system. In her past programs she has offered the youth opportunities to volunteer in their community. Through these experiences she has found that service is a powerful way to build a person's self-esteem.
Scott was born and raised as a "city boy" in Scottsdale, AZ, spending his weekends fishing. At age ten, his family moved to a 20 acre ranch in New Mexico, where his closest neighbor was a race jockey and horse breeder. Scott spent every bit of his spare time with that neighbor, who became his mentor, teaching him all about horses: training, riding, breeding, farrier duties, all along with a strong work ethic. After high school, Scott worked for his father in their family tire shop and on the family cattle farm with livestock ranging from cattle to pigs, sheep and chickens. At age 30, Scott moved to Mexico and ran the Club Med horse program, while simultaneously running the Santosa Breeding Stables in Tucson. In 2007, TRAK was established.
Scott and his wife, Jill, have three daughters, ages 20, 20 and 16. Scott's hobbies are fishing and off-road racing.

Chelsea Menke
Program Manager
CHA-Certified Riding Instructor
Behavioral Health Specialist

Aspen
Finance Manager 
CHA-Certified Riding Instructor
"My passion in life is to work with animals along with our youth in order strengthen bonds, understanding, and to promote growth and togetherness. I have been riding horses and been involved in the equine community for 22 years. I have trained in different styles and disciplines of riding and have been working on ranches for most of my life. I've instructed riding lessons for adults and children for the past five years, and trained horses in many different disciplines.

I graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. While attending college, I was a part of an internship where I gained experience and a passion for working with children who have been diagnosed with a mental or behavioral disorder. Post college, I worked for a local behavioral health agency where I gained skills and further experience from working with several different children and families. I left the agency to pursue my dreams of combining my passions of working with children and animals.

My goal is to work with children of all ages, with specific needs or not, in order to grow TRAK's mission to strengthen families and community through animal interaction and engagement. I will continue to work with the TRAK team to create and expand animal assisted life skills training activities to accomplish my goals and fulfill TRAK's mission!"
Aspen's bio coming soon!
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Melinda Sharma

Development Director
Melinda brings years of expertise in scientific innovation, discovery, and grantsmanship combined with the empathy that comes with being a parent of a child with significant medical and developmental challenges. Melinda volunteers her time to engage the community and develop partnerships that will sustain TRAK for future generations. Melinda and her family have been members at TRAK for several years and she calls the ranch her second home.

Doris
Volunteer Coordinator

Megan
Office Manager
 Doris took over as Volunteer Coordinator in 2016 and we couldn't imagine doing things without her. She runs volunteer orientations as well as our TRAK Intern Program! Her and her husband Dan are world travelers having gone everywhere from India to Peru!! They have 4 wonderful daughters; Adriana, Alyssia, Aspen, and Saige. The girls ride here and also help with our summer camp ~ Their horse Raine is even stabled at TRAK!
Megan was born and raised in Eastern Washington. She grew up doing 4-H and County Fairs, learning to ride by going on cattle drives with her family and following her mom to events. In 2016 she received her Bachelors of Applied Science within the College of Agriculture from Utah State University. Working here is a perfect fit for her; giving back to the community and spending time with animals! Megan's horse Charlie is also stabled at TRAK!

Kelsey
Shift Leader & Riding Instructor  

Kelsey has been riding her whole life, including participation in rodeos and timed events. She is a University of Arizona student in the Pre-veterinary sciences program. She is a shift lead and riding instructor at TRAK! Her horse Holly is stabled nearby, you can find them on trail rides or at races on the weekends!

Riley
Assistant Programs Director

Riley started out as a TRAK Intern from the University of Arizona, and hasn't left since! She has done everything from running our
Animal Friends program, coordinating parties, travelling to service visits and events, and leading summer camp! 

Michaela
Shift Leader & CHA-Certified Riding Instrutor


Michaela is a long time TRAK rider, and is a recent high school graduate of 2018! She is a Little Buckaroos Instructor as well as a shift leader out at the ranch! 
Michaela's horse Blaze is stabled nearby, you can see them riding together during our Gymkhana
​events!


​Tayler
Riding Instructor

Tayler is a recent high school grad of 2018! She is a riding instructor at TRAK. While riding is a passion of hers, so are photography and swimming. She also completed an apprenticeship at Southern Veterinary Specialty and Emergency so that she could be a veterinary assistant upon graduation. 

Bella 
CHA-Certified Riding Instructor

Bella is a 2018 high school grad and has been a rider with TRAK for quite some time! She is an instructor for our Little Buckaroos program and also coordinates Birthday Parties! Bella also rides her favorite horse Monyoso in our Gymkhana events.

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Illiana 
Shift Leader

Illiana is a recent high school grad of 2018! She is a shift lead out at the ranch as well as an administrative assistant. When she's not working out here, she LOVES to fish - she even travels to competitions!

Erik
Ranch Maintenance & Shift Leader


​Erik was born and raised in New York and received his Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York. He is a retired detective after having served 26 years as a crime scene tech, and spent 7 years in the child abuse investigation unit. He is married, an avid NY Yankees fan and has over 20 years experience volunteering with animal rescues and the homeless. 

Ana 
​Shift Leader

​Ana is a Texan native with a heart and soul for the desert. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 2016 with a Bachelors degree in Veterinary Science. Her studies and experiences in the animal sciences range from domestic to wildlife and exotic medicine, with roles as a student, employee, and club leadership. Ana has worked as a veterinary technician and on a cattle ranch prior to her involvement with TRAK, and has a diverse history with volunteering in community events and non-profit organizations for animal aid and services.  She started with us in March 2018 as a shift leader and plans to continue pursuing higher education that specializes in the veterinary field. 

Cierra
Shift Leader