Kiley Palin

Kiley’s path to Mountain Valley Treatment Center started on a family farm in Vermont, where she grew up surrounded by animals and the day-to-day rhythms of farm life. With deep roots in Vermont agriculture and a lifelong love of being outdoors, Kiley developed an early sense of stewardship for the natural world and a strong connection to animals.

At Prescott College, Kiley studied environmental studies with an emphasis in outdoor education. While building her experience in environmental education and farm-based programming, she found that she especially enjoyed helping others learn—both practical skills and the deeper “why” behind caring for land, animals, and community. Kiley has worked in farm education and residential treatment settings, and she is drawn to experiential, nature-based work that helps people reconnect with themselves, each other, and the world around them.

Kiley was introduced to Mountain Valley through a personal connection and immediately felt aligned with the role of the farm in the treatment environment. She brings a calm, steady presence, a strong educational lens, and a genuine belief that meaningful work with animals and the land can help residents practice courage, tolerate discomfort, and build confidence through real experiences.

Outside of work, Kiley lives in Hartland, Vermont with her daughter, and they enjoy outdoor adventures with friends, including canoeing, snowshoeing, hiking, rock climbing, birding, and tracking. Kiley also enjoys growing food and staying connected to farm life.