Meet the Team
Susan Parker
Founder and Executive Director
Specialties: Horse Advocate, Environmental Steward, Recruitment, Sponsorship
Susan is the Founder of Daisy Chain, Daisy was born in her arms and inspired her to start this journey. She has over 30 years of experience with horses starting with a mini horse named Applejack. Horses have always been there to help her heal and grow as a person, in turn she always shared her horses with friends and family which led her to the Daisy Chain concept.
Susan is also very passionate about sustainable and healthy living, leading her to attend the Earthship Academy in Taos, New Mexico and to volunteer to help build an Earthship in Salida, Colorado. This experience lit a fire in Susan to take her dream of a sustainable horse sanctuary and camp/retreat to the next level.
With the support of friends and family and driving for Lyft for the last five years, talking to over 10000 passengers about Daisy Chain, she found a great team (or did the team find her?) to make this dream a reality.
Joel Parker
Interim President
Joel Parker brings a wealth of expertise in strategic planning and finance to his role as Interim President of Daisy Chain Sanctuary. With a robust background in managing operations and enhancing guest experiences at premier hospitality venues, Joel now applies his skills to further the sanctuary’s mission of providing a healing space for horses, people, and our planet.
At Daisy Chain, Joel’s strategic initiatives are focused on financial sustainability and operational efficiency, ensuring that the sanctuary can continue to offer its services to the community for years to come. His leadership is pivotal in integrating the principles of sustainable living into every aspect of the sanctuary, from resource management to educational programs.
Joel’s commitment to the sanctuary’s core values of connection, compassion, and confidence drives his efforts to expand its impact, fostering a nurturing environment where individuals and families can experience the therapeutic benefits of nature and equine interaction.
Jim Chimes
Treasurer
Specialties: Accounting, Taxes, Financial
Jim has been a member of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification for 45 years and brings with him many years of experience working with nonprofits in outreach, fundraising and accounting. He has seen the American people become more and more disconnected from each other and the creation that sustains us. He has been here from the start and joined us in 2017 because he believes Daisy Chain is an opportunity to create change.
Georgia Parker
Secretary
Bio coming soon!
