
Lili joined the Equest staff as head instructor in 1987. Prior to moving to Texas, she served as an instructor in the Horse Management Department at the University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca.
Lili graduated from Southern Virginia Junior College with an A.A.S. in Equestrian studies and received her B.S. degree in Animal Science from Colorado State University. In 1985, she received her Therapeutic Riding Instructor certification from the Cheff Center, became a certified Special Olympic Coach in 1990, a NARHA Advanced Instructor in 1993, and received her NARHA Master certification in 1997.
Lili has coached equestrian teams at local, state, national and international disabled sports competitions, including the 1990 World Disabled Sports Championships in Assen, Holland, the International Special Olympics in Minneapolis in 1991, the 1994 World Championships for Disabled Riders in England and was a coach for Team USA at the 1996 Paralympics. She holds membership or board positions in NARHA, LSTEN, United States Dressage Federation, and North Texas Hunter Jumper Club. As an involved member of NARHA, Lili is a faculty member for general workshops, instructor workshops, and evaluator training. In addition, she is a Lead Visitor for NARHA accreditation and is a co-district commissioner for the Dallas Pony Club. In 2002, Lili was awarded the James Brady Professional Achievement Award for her outstanding contributions to the therapeutic riding industry.