Paula Kallay Elected to Board as Director

At Liberty CONNECTIONS’ Board of Directors is proud to announce the election of Mrs. Paula Kallay as a board member. Paula joins us this month as Director and will assist us with event planning and fundraising. “Growing up in a military family at Fort Bragg, NC has given me a unique insight into the world of those who served in the military – during their time in service and afterward. My father and 2 uncles served in the Army. My father served for 20 years, mostly with Army Special Forces. During the time he was home, some of my best childhood memories are of the support he gave to my interest in horses.

Beginning at the age of 6, I started riding. I have spent most of my life since that time riding. I started with hunters, competed on and off for 40 years in North Carolina and Virginia, culminating in qualifying for the Washington International Horse Show in Washington, DC. After an injury I switched disciplines and am currently showing in reining and western ranch riding.

 While not riding, I married and had a son. My son’s interest in soccer led to my serving on the Board of two soccer clubs where I led successful fund raising / event planning efforts. My interest in service to my local community led me to volunteer at a Therapeutic Riding Program. My interest in service to the country led me to work as Finance Director for two political campaigns and later at a Board of Elections in Virginia. With the passage of time, my interest in my family led to my support for my father who had developed Alzheimer’s dementia. After his passing, I continued to volunteer with the American Legion.

 Currently, as horses remain in my blood, I continue to ride and am volunteering at a horse farm in Holden Beach. I look forward to working with At Liberty CONNECTIONS and combing my utmost respect for the military, a passion for horses, and interest in fundraising and event planning.”