Sedona News – The University Women of Sedona (UWoS) will host their next informational meeting on Monday, February 3 at 9:30 a.m. when Laurie Brander, Certified Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Facilitator and Owner of Epona Experience will speak.

Laurie will share insights into the Epona Experience program and the profound impact of combining horses, people, and a leadership-focused curriculum. EAL believes that horses intuitively sense human emotions and authenticity. Laurie’s work focuses on “how horses can help individuals become better parents, leaders, and teammates—all while experiencing the sheer joy of being around these incredible animals.”
Brander is the founder of Epona Experience, an experiential learning program based in Camp Verde, Arizona. Since 2008, she and her team have partnered with organizations, educational institutions, families, businesses, youth groups, recovery programs, and more to create transformative experiences through Equine Assisted Learning (EAL). Laurie pioneered EAL before it gained widespread recognition. She is also a Certified HeartMath Practitioner, specializing in stress reduction, anxiety management, and self-regulation.
This meeting is open to women in the Verde Valley who are interested in this topic and the opportunity to network with other women who are involved in elevating women through education. Guests are invited to attend this or na future meeting. University Women of Sedona’s mission is to give scholarships to support women in furthering their educational opportunities to an accredited local college or university. Refreshments will be served.
The Sedona chapter meets on the first Monday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church of Sedona at 25 Chapel Road. For more information, contact universitywmnsedona@gmail.com.