Bios - Our Board of Directors

Cheryl Flanagan
Founder/President
​Cheryl fell in love with horses watching Westerns on TV in the 50's. She saw how these wonderful animals changed the lives of humans and civilizations for centuries.
 
Cheryl believes horses need to be honored and cared for, as all animals on Earth, because we are their stewards. They should be kept free of pain, suffering, abuse and neglect. Being a 4H Leader for 5 years and United States Pony Club JT/DC to Suncoast and Cohutta Highlanders on and off for 20 years, she saw the good and bad side of horse ownership and responsibility. Living near Tampa Bay Downs, she learned of the horse slaughter disposal system for Thoroughbred horses once there was a loss of profit from the horses. She became acquainted with some of the trainers and they still send her retired racers. She took in her first rescue horse in 1979 and has continued to help horses not fall into the slaughter pipeline. Horse Rescue, Relief and Retirement Fund was incorporated in 1998 and has saved countless horses.
 
The main rescue farm has thousands of donated hours by volunteers and horses are changing lives everyday. Cheryl started a Barn Buddy Program for Foster children in 2011 and a Pink Horse Shoe Fund for horses with cancer in 2012. This rescue changes the world for horses and humans alike.
Tom Scott
Vice President
​Tom Scott has been a dedicated volunteer with Save the Horses for over 10 years.  Tom has been in the insurance industry for 36 years and has worked at Travelers insurance for 25 of those.  Raised in Houston, TX, Tom now calls Suwanee, GA home.  After one year of volunteering, Tom became a Lead volunteer and holds the position of Vice-President of the Save the horses Board of Directors.  When Tom isn’t working, you might find him cheering on his favorite team, the Carolina Panthers, or spending time with his adopted OTTB, Alivie.
Michele Williams
Treasurer
Michele Williams lives on a small farm in Ball Ground, GA where she fosters horses. 

She is the founder of Canine Adoption Network, a sister rescue to SaveTheHorses.  Canine Adoption Network is a group of dedicated individual foster homes that work to better the lives of companion animals.

Michele is also a Realtor specializing in residential sales, acreage and horse farms.
​Cella Nelson
Board Member
On November 2013, Cella Nelson was introduced to Save the Horses as a volunteer and her responsibilities have expanded to cover marketing, fundraising, event planning, website management and the administration of the volunteer program.

With over 20 years experience in Marketing, Cella is excited about what Save the Horses can accomplish in the future.  She knows that together we can continue to have a positive impact on the horses and people in our community and work hand in hand towards the goal of ending horse slaughter.

Ms. Nelson, a horseback rider (hunter/jumper), lives in Milton Georgia with her rescued dog, Maggie.
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Colleen Jaafar
Board Member
Colleen is a dedicated activist for people and animals. Originally from Illinois, she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Saint Leo University in Florida with a focus in First Amendment Rights. Colleen has served in various volunteer roles in nonprofit organizations. She has lived in the metro Atlanta area for over 25 years. She holds the distinction of being a founding member of a local charter school which recently celebrated their 10th year anniversary. “I’m thankful to have the opportunity to volunteer with a team that is truly passionate about the work that they do.”
Kamela Jaafar
Board Member
Kamela is a passionate animal activist.  Born and raised in Roswell, GA with an Undergraduate degree in Communications alongside a Masters in Education.  With vast experience in corporate and non profit development and communications, she is grateful to have found her fit with Save the Horses.
​Kelly Flanagan Barrett
Kelly is a 35 year resident of North Georgia, a horse owner, and a farm owner.  Kelly has been around horses her entire life, Kelly has an extensive horse show and coaching background; she has helped many young riders learn the love of horsemanship. Kelly has been a realtor in North Georgia for over ten years, she specializes in Horse Farms and Land, Kelly's decision to enter the field of real estate evolved from her life-long love of horses and farms - plus her desire to be a part of a business that helps people achieve their goals. 
Mitchel Flanagan
Board Member
Bio to come.