EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Savanah McCarty is a social worker and equine specialist whose work centers on healing and regenerative mental health.

From 2013 to 2021 she founded and led Wild Souls Ranch, building a multimillion-dollar sanctuary that served 150 high-risk foster and adopted youth each year through immersive equine therapy. Working with California officials, she drafted the wraparound model that now sets the state’s standard for family-centered care.

A former ward of the court, McCarty brings lived insight and a deep commitment to keeping adoptive families intact. She also teaches Conscious Horsemanship and hosts Regenerative Ranch Retreats for participating families on a working ranch in Montana, pairing trail dust with trauma-informed healing.

Named Humboldt County’s 2020 Businesswoman of the Year, she continues to push community-based, transformative mental-health practice across rural America.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Jessica Monroe pairs thoughtful strategy with hands-on know-how in marketing and operations. She has guided companies to quick, steady growth, opening new revenue paths, shepherding ideas from concept to launch, and turning fresh trends into lasting momentum.

In addition to executive experience, Jessica brings with her an M.S. in Psychology (trauma focus, Purdue Global, 2023), matching business insight with a deep understanding of people.

Married to an active-duty Air Force pilot, she moves often yet keeps life grounded with two lively dogs and a commitment to community service. Her gentle leadership, data-informed approach, and human-centered perspective make her a valued member of our team.

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Kym Lopez has been connected to Humboldt County since 1992, growing up in Fortuna and graduating from Fortuna High School in 1997. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology from Saint Mary’s College of California and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University.

Kym brings extensive experience as a licensed child and adolescent therapist, having worked with Horizon Health and Wellness in Arizona and served as Clinical Director of a local non-profit for five years. She is dedicated to helping youth and families achieve their goals through creative, strength-based approaches.

In her free time, Kym enjoys crafting jewelry, running a hot dog cart, and spending time with her loved ones and her two dogs.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Amy Scolari, a Humboldt County native from Carlotta, holds a degree in Business Administration with an International focus from Humboldt State University.

She has been dedicated to the non-profit sector since 2010, serving in roles such as Fundraising Assistant and Development/Community Outreach Director at Wild Souls Ranch, as well as Program Manager and Case Supervisor at CASA of Humboldt, where she advocated for children in foster care.

A committed volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast, Amy has been matched with her “little sister” since 2020. Passionate about supporting vulnerable children, she finds joy in giving back to her community through service and advocacy.

In her free time, Amy enjoys exploring nature, photography, yoga, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.

COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

Nicole Dahl was born and raised in Humboldt County and knows rural hardship firsthand.

A strategic marketing and communications executive, she is the creative mind behind Hotel McCoy, an award-winning art hotel she founded and grew. Her career spans private industry, nonprofits, government, and healthcare—experience that lets her translate complex programs into clear stories.

A lifelong writer, Nicole is happiest with a book in hand or fingers on a keyboard. She champions integrative and regenerative health, convinced everyone deserves to feel well and live in peace and determined to advocate for wellness for all.