UNBROKEN provides scholarships that connect children facing grief, trauma, and life's toughest challenges with meaningful equine experiences.
After more than two decades in law enforcement, I've seen children on some of the hardest days of their lives. I've responded to homes where families were dealing with loss, trauma, addiction, and circumstances no child should have to understand. As police officers, we do what we can in that moment. We make sure a child is safe, help stabilize the situation, and eventually leave for the next call. But I've often wondered what happens to those children after we leave.
Years later, I found myself sharing a riding arena with an 11-year-old girl whose family I had encountered during one of those difficult calls. This time there were no police cars, no flashing lights, and no crisis. There was simply a child and a horse.
I watched her ride, smile, learn, and build confidence. Seeing what being around horses gave her made me think about all the other children I've encountered throughout my career—and how many of them might benefit from having the same opportunity.
That night, the idea for UNBROKEN was born. UNBROKEN exists to help connect children facing grief, trauma, and life's toughest challenges with meaningful equine experiences. We provide scholarships that help remove the financial barrier between a child and an opportunity to spend time learning, growing, and building confidence alongside horses.
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$10,000. Our first goal. Our first Rider.
Meet our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our team is made up of dedicated community members who share a passion for helping children overcome life's challenges. Bringing together experience in leadership, nonprofit service, education, and lived experience, our Board of Directors is committed to ensuring that every child we serve has access to opportunities for healing, growth, and hope. Together, we volunteer our time, talents, and hearts to advance the mission of UNBROKEN.
Diane Small
Chair
Diane Small serves as Chair of the Unbroken Children's Foundation Board of Directors. She brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and has dedicated much of her career to helping individuals and families facing homelessness, housing instability, and other significant life challenges.
Megan Boisvert
Vice Chair
Megan Boisvert serves as Vice Chair of the Unbroken Children's Foundation Board of Directors. A resident of Portland, Maine, Megan brings extensive experience in municipal government communications and public engagement. Throughout her career, she has worked to strengthen connections in the community.
Ayn Hanselmann
Treasurer
Ayn Hanselmann serves as Treasurer of the Unbroken Children's Foundation Board of Directors. She brings extensive experience in financial management, organizational leadership, and nonprofit support. Ayn is committed to ensuring the Foundation remains a strong and responsible steward of its resources.
Kathleen Cox
Secretary
Katie Cox serves as Secretary of the Unbroken Children's Foundation Board of Directors. She brings extensive experience in office management and administration, with a strong background in organization, record keeping, and operational support.
Corrina Korzeb
Director
Corrina Korzeb serves on the Board of Directors of the Unbroken Children's Foundation as a member with lived experience. Having personally navigated significant loss and adversity, she brings a unique and valuable perspective to the Foundation's work.
Eric Small
Founder
Eric Small is the founder of the Unbroken Children's Foundation. Throughout more than two decades in law enforcement, he witnessed the profound impact that grief, trauma, and loss can have on children. He is inspired by both his professional experiences and his passion for horses.
CHILDREN. HORSES. HOPE.