LEAD THERAPIST & TRAINER

Robin is a graduate of West Texas A&M with a degree in K-12 Special Education, and k-8 General Education, as well as a graduate of Lamar University with a Master of Education degree in School Counseling followed by a degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is a proud wife and mother, as well as a dedicated professional counselor with a plethora of experiences both professionally and personally, acting as the driving passion behind WhistleStop Acres, LLC. Robin is a former educator, with the prestigious honor of being named teacher of the year in all three schools she taught in over the course of her career, as well as being District Teacher of the Year for Humble ISD and Region IV top three finalist for Teacher of the Year. She has a background in both special education and general education and is a specialist in the field of Autism, along with being a nationally certified school counselor. She has utilized therapy dogs in both the special education environment, as well as the general education environment through the course of her education career. Robin began providing counseling in private practice in 2017 and moved into the private sector full time in 2018 where she continues to grow her skills and therapeutic approaches. Robin also has a vast array of personal experiences that enrich her insight and intention brought into practice. Some of those include grief processing through the death of her son after an extended illness; the joy and struggle of a blended family of both adopted and biological children; experiencing cancer diagnosis twice; and the recent loss of both of her parents, as well as her mother in law, in less than a year and a half’s time. With background experience animals, as well as her professional skill sets, Robin has developed a deep commitment to combing all of those to better serve others.

ANIMAL SUPPORT DIRECTOR

Todd works full time as the General Manager and Operating Partner of College Station Nissan, but also serves as a support role in the care of the animals, event set up and support, as well as security at all events. Todd serves as our Animal Support Director, having grown up on a ranch and having a rich experience with animal care and maintenance. He is married to Robin and has a deep belief in the need for and effectiveness of therapy, as he has experienced great loss through the death of his son and the recent loss of his mother and in-laws. He knows the importance of shared support and the touch of an animal to foster hope and healing. He also loves to share the ranch with community.  Joy is found out here and he is passionate about sharing it with others.  He is the best behind the scenes support to be found, hands down.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Lizzy is a graduate of Appalachian State University in North Carolina with a degree in Sustainable Development. She has a passion for serving people, teaching the skills of sustainability, and bringing creativity into ever facet of her work.

As an artist herself, Lizzy brings a unique skill set to the organization as Creative Director. Whether she is adding a personalized touch to our website design or creating content for our social media platforms, Lizzy brings a fresh, artistic eye to WhistleStop Acres.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR & PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

Cliona is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Public Health and is continuing her education at Texas A&M School of Nursing. As an advocate for therapy, love for assisting others, and a deep appreciation for power of nature, Cliona encourages individuals to see the benefits in local animal assisted therapy.

Cliona focuses on the program development and volunteer aspect of WhistleStop Acres hoping to create a sense of community within the volunteers. With her background in working with the elderly community, Cliona brings a wealth of experience and empathy to WhistleStop Acres. Her interactions are characterized by warmth, understanding, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Driven by passion to spread awareness about mental health, she has an unwavering commitment to serving her community. She welcomes you on an individual level to join us!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Randa is a graduate of Viterbo University in Wisconsin, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Education. She began her career as a teacher before discovering her passion for organization, creativity, and helping others in new ways—leading her into the world of executive and personal support. Over the years, Randa has continued to grow and explore, embracing new challenges and directions each year while keeping her curiosity and creativity at the heart of everything she does.

Now based in the NYC metro area, Randa supports Robin and the WhistleStop Acres team remotely, making sure everything behind the scenes runs smoothly. She loves variety and staying busy—whether planning projects, exploring creative ideas, or taking on her latest challenge of writing a book about her own life.

When she’s not working, Randa is always up for being outside. You might catch her playing volleyball, rollerblading, rock climbing (indoors), or just enjoying the beach on a sunny day. She’s happiest when moving, exploring, or trying something new—always looking for her next adventure.