Meet the compassionate team behind your healing
At Manhattan G.O.A.T. Farm, our dedicated staff and four-legged partners are committed to guiding you through trauma recovery with empathy, lived experience, and genuine care for our community.
Leadership rooted in empathy and experience
Our farm's overall mission and programs are guided by leadership rich in clinical credentials and lived understanding. Our farm is overseen by a LSCSW that has a passion for helping those in the community. Our director oversees clinical counseling and skill-building programs, holding qualifications in CHW, Social Work, Addiction Counseling, and Social Sciences. Supporting this vision is our head Counselor, who holds an MSW with an emphasis in forensic social work. Having overcome severe hardship in her own life, she brings heartfelt dedication to helping others overcome trauma and thrive.
Empowering community health workers
Education and supportive connection sit at the center of what we do. Our Community Health Worker program is led by our CHW Director, who carries both CHW and Train the Trainer certifications. Through tailored mentorship and comprehensive training, he prepares participants to become certified CHWs, instilling practical skills, confidence, and purpose that extend deep into Manhattan and beyond.
Ozzy and our animal therapy partners
True healing often starts with an open heart and a friendly face. Ozzy, our Damascus goat, is every bit a full member of our therapeutic team, with a big, comforting personality that lives up to his name. Alongside our gentle donkeys, vibrant peacocks, and calm chickens, Ozzy provides unconditional acceptance, grounding our participants through restorative animal-assisted interactions.
"Our goal is simple: to stand beside our participants, lift them above the trauma they have experienced, and build a stronger, healthier community together."
The Manhattan G.O.A.T. Farm Mission