Meet the Board
Kristan DeGrazio, Board Chair
With a professional background in commercial insurance and litigation, Kristan brings a strong foundation in risk management and advocacy to her work. A lifelong horse lover, she currently owns two horses and enjoys participating in hunter paces and other equine-related activities. Her interests include promoting public education around horse welfare, cruelty prevention, and the importance of high standards in horsemanship and horse care. As a new board member, she is excited to support event planning, fundraising, and organizational development efforts.
Eric Sutherland | Board Member
Eric is a managing director and President of PIMCO Investments LLC. He currently serves as a co-head of the New York office. He is also a member of Pimco’s Global Wealth Management Operating Committee, Funds Oversight Committee, New Products Business Review Committee, and Chairman of the Intermediary Payments Committee.
Prior to joining PIMCO in 2011, Eric headed the U.S. Advisory distribution group and national accounts teams for all distribution at Allianz Global Investors. Previously, he was with Nuveen Investments for 15 years, Binswanger & Co. and Bankers Trust Company. He has 30 years of investment and financial services experience and holds an undergraduate degree from Bucknell University. He was an executive board member of the Money Management Institute and has served on its board for 10 years. Eric is also a member of the ICI’s sales force marketing committee.
In 2006, Eric and his wife Celia were founding members of Providence Englewood Charter school in Chicago, IL. Eric has also been on the Hopes and Heroes annual dinner committee for three years, and regularly volunteers with Henry Street Settlement & Rooms to Read.
In 2018 Eric attended Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue’s 10 year anniversary gala, quickly became aligned with their mission, and became a board member in 2019.
Jamie Vitiello | Board Member
Roy Callender| Board Member
Decades ago, Roy Callender's love of horses focused on his own beloved quarter horse, named Marana. It was at the barn where he stabled his horse that he first met LOHR Founder and ED, Deanna. When the opportunity came to be a member of the board at LOHR, he was happy to accept the opportunity. Roy is the Health and Safety Manager at The New York Racing Association, and also provides operational support and safety inspections at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Race Track and Saratoga Race Course. Roy is very happy to be able to work with the other board members to support the operation at LOHR.
Chelsea Hanlon| Board Member
Chelsea Hanlon first joined Lucky Orphans at age 13, where she volunteered every day for years. Growing up in the LOHR barn shaped her into the entrepreneur and human being she is today, fully embracing the mission of rescue, rehabilitation, and education. Today, she continues her passion for horses through barrel racing with her horses, Adele and Dakota, and by serving on the board to support the organization that helped shape her path. Professionally, Chelsea is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she helps individuals and families build comprehensive strategies for the future. In 2024, she earned the Wealth Management Certified Professional® designation to further enhance the guidance she provides.
Victoria Isaacson, OTD, OTR/L, PLY Board Member
Dr. Isaacson started her horse career at Lucky Orphans when she was 12 years old as a volunteer. She has been part of the herd ever since holding positions as a 4-H leader, Barn Manager, and volunteer. She has a professional background in occupational therapy with a specialty in orthopedics, adaptive programming, and program development. In her spare time, she competes internationally in para-fencing and has competed in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. She is looking forward to giving back to the program that helped shape and raise her by being a board member.