Francesca started volunteering for BINA Farm Center at the age of nine years old at the Dana Hall School in Wellesley, MA, and continued to volunteer for BINA throughout her middle school and high school years.  In 2018, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Equine Sciences from Colorado State University.  She then returned to Dana Hall School as their Horse Care Coordinator and Riding Instructor.  In 2022, she earned her PATH CTRI in Longmont, CO from the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center.  She then began teaching weekly therapeutic riding lessons through BINA Farm’s partnership with Dana Hall School.  Just recently, in 2024, Francesca earned her Master’s degree in Special Education and licensure in Special Education for Moderate Disabilities from Lesley University.  With her unwavering commitment to helping others, she is eager to empower her students and make a lasting difference in their lives.  Francesca looks forward to engaging with those at BINA and continuing to foster a community of passion, inclusivity, and growth.