PAULA SAVAGE
President
Paula brings to Sound Equine Options over 20 years of experience working with animal welfare non-profit organizations. She is a skilled international business executive with a lifelong passion for animals. Most recently Paula has been focused on helping non-profit organizations develop and scale strategic corporate giving initiatives alongside organizational growth. Paula was on the founding board of SEO and was delighted to rejoin the board in 2022 as SEO focuses on addressing the ever-increasing need in our equine community to find as many horses as possible safe and loving homes.
Learning to ride and compete on the hunter/jumper circuit as an adult, Paula finds great joy in spending time at the barn every day with her horses, dogs, and cats. Most weekends she can be found on the water with her family at their lake cabin in Southwest Washington.
CAROLYN BIEMER
Secretary
Carolyn became a foster and volunteer for Sound Equine Options in 2012 and joined the board of directors in the Spring of 2021. Since then, she has enjoyed the opportunity to engage with the SEO’s extended community of horse lovers including board members, staff, volunteers, fosters, and adopters. As a lifelong horsewoman from a family of the same, Carolyn is thrilled to connect with others in pursuit of SEO’s mission.
Carolyn graduated from Santa Clara University with a B.A. in English and a full set of pre-med sciences. From there, she followed her parents into medicine and found her niche in administration. She is currently a medical office manager and aspiring author. Carolyn brings experience in project planning and leadership to the board of directors as well as boldness and creativity. In her free time, she loves riding her horse Khan, dabbling in portrait painting, and gardening. You will rarely see her without her trusty orange dog Finch by her side.
HALLIE SAVAGE
Treasurer
Hallie joined the SEO board during the Summer of 2023. With 10 years of experience in finance and a deep love for animals, she brings a unique blend of financial expertise and commitment to animal welfare. Most importantly, she is thrilled to be able to contribute to SEO’s wonderful mission.
Hallie graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in business administration and a master’s in professional accounting. As a CPA, she possesses a strong background in financial management, auditing, and budgeting. Beyond professional achievements, she has a lifelong passion for animal welfare. She has actively supported various animal rescue organizations and enjoys volunteering at local shelters. In her down time, you will find her catching up on a good book, golfing with her husband, or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
SAM SHAHBAZI
Bio to come
KIM MOSIMAN
Co-founder & Executive Director
More than 15 years ago, Kim saw something she couldn’t turn away from: horses in our community struggling without proper care. Drawing on her veterinary background and deep compassion for animals, she helped create SEO to be a place where horses would never be forgotten.
Since then, she’s led SEO with unwavering dedication, growing it into an organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and advocates for horses across the Pacific Northwest.
Kim’s compassion touches every horse and every life we serve.