Our Staff

 

 

Executive Director, Sarah Coleman

Equine Scholars Program Executive Director Sarah Coleman not only works directly with students, but is also heavily involved in fundraising for the program. Working closely with the President of the college, Dr. Crouch, and Darryl Callahan, special assistant to the president and general counsel, she maintains current donor relations and promotes additional potential donors. She deals with all marketing aspects of the program and maintains industry relations. She also recruits students, selects events for Equine Scholars representation and represents the Equine Scholars and Georgetown College at horse shows, career fairs, industry events and similar functions.

An avid equestrian, Sarah grew up in northeastern Ohio and graduated from the Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, in 2002. She came to the Equine Scholars Program after working as a managing editor for multiple publications based in Lexington. She currently shows her off-the-track Thoroughbred, Bayou Brass, in the 3-foot hunter division.

 

Cecilia Koch Adams, Program Coordinator

Job Description:

Equine Scholars Program Coordinator Cecilia Koch Adams works directly with students on a daily basis to coordinate weekly events and activities. Cecilia plays a critical role in students’ professional development. Through careful monitoring and, when necessary, offering guidance to either/both the intern and employer, she ensures students get the most out of the internships, events, and other educational opportunities. Cecilia also works closely with the Student Life Department at Georgetown College to keep the Program and its students well integrated within the campus community and assists with recruitment and industry relations. A lifelong horse lover, Cecilia grew up in Paris, Kentucky on the famed Claiborne Farm and graduated from the University of Kentucky, where she co-founded the UK Horse Racing Club, in 2006 with a degree in Agricultural Economics.

“I enjoy working with such a productive and successful program. It offers a unique opportunity for Georgetown College students, and a much needed asset for Kentucky and the horse world. I am incredibly impressed with the level of motivation and enthusiasm shown by the Equine Scholars; this group of students will undoubtedly be the future leaders of the horse industry. Students that fully participate in the Equine Scholars Program will have strong advantages in the job market after graduation.