Presenters: Dr. Karin Bump

Equine Career Expert

Dr. Karin Bump is a passionate educator and change agent with a career trajectory that includes 28 years as a Professor in equine studies and business management and 4 years as an Executive Director within the Cornell Cooperative Extension system. She is a member of the Extension Horses work team, an Impact Collaborative facilitator through eXtension, and a small business owner.  Karin, along with her husband Tim Williams, founded the National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics nonprofit organization in 2009 (naeaa.com).  As a team, they have launched several other education and outreach initiatives including the Equine Education Network (equusfoundation.org),  The World of Horses exhibit at the NYS Fair, and Saddle Up NY! (saddleupny.com). 

We are fortunate to have Dr. Bump and her husband, Tim, joining us at the Midwest Horse Fair to lead the MHF Equine Career Exploration forum!