Our TEAM
EXPERIENCED & COMPASIONATE CARE
The Cedarhill team is a passionate, dedicated group of animal lovers committed to providing lifelong care for every rescued resident. With deep compassion and unwavering devotion, they work tirelessly to ensure each animal receives the safety, enrichment, and dignity they deserve. Their bond with the animals is profound, built on trust, love, and respect—making Cedarhill not just a sanctuary, but a true home for those who’ve often endured the unimaginable. The team’s commitment is what makes this place so special.
OUR TEAM

Mom of 5 children, 3 dogs, several chickens and a rabbit. Graduated High School 2002, received my Associates in 2007 and have owned an operated our own business for over a decade. I have 8 years of non profit experience, and have always dreamt of working with animals as my profession.
Years at Cedarhill: 2 years
Hobbies: I enjoy watching my chickens, throwing pottery, being outdoors and spending time with family.
Favorite Quote or Motto
Never let your fear decide your future.

Graduate from Leesburg High-Leesburg FL, Lifeguard for Disney World, Caretaker for a small exotic bird sanctuary in FL, and an animal enthusiast
Years at Cedarhill: 3.5 years
Fun Fact about yourself: I am only 4’11”
Hobbies: Hiking, concerts, video games, and reading.
Favorite Quote or Motto: To me, fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you to death.

I graduated high school and went into the Marine Corp. Always loved and been around animals. I am an active gamer and work at my family’s flower shop during the week. I am active in my community and enjoy taking my therapy cat to the local nursing home.
Years at Cedarhill: 6 years
Hobbies: Reading, movies, graphic design and gaming
Favorite Quote or Motto: Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger that seem, and smarter than you think.

I went to Caledonia from Elementary to High School and also spent some time in the Drafting and Design in Engineering department at EMCC. I have lived in 4 different states in the last 5 years and have learned so much along the way.
Years at Cedarhill: 2 mo.
Fun fact about yourself: I was a zipline guide for 2 summers.
Hobbies: Guitar, collecting and repairing analog electronics, mechanics, rock climbing, and painting.
Favorite Quote or Motto: “Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by it’s ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life, believing it is stupid” ~Albert Einstein

Currently studying Biology at MUW, with the intent to have a career as a wildlife biologist or work in the research field related to animal health
Years at Cedarhill: 1 year
Fun fact about yourself: I helped discover a new virus. We named it MUW WOW
Hobbies: I play guitar, sing, build legos, workout, and collect pokemon
Favorite Quote or Motto: “Life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and take a look around once in a while, you could miss it” ~ Ferris Bueller

Raised by a single mom in a small rural AL town. Always had an affinity for animals, people not so much. Graduated HS and attended Shelton State in Tuscaloosa AL. I majored in computer Programming. Owned, trained and showed horses for over 20 years, always shared my home with many pets and married since 1980.
Years at Cedarhill: 9 years
Fun fact about yourself: I also work as a foster for TWR group Operation Colony Cats.
Hobbies: Crochet, knit, counted cross-stich, crewel embroidery, sewing, jewelry making, and reading.
Favorite Quote or Motto:
There is a destiny that makes us brothers. None goes their way alone. All that you send into the lives of others comes back into your own.

I graduated from Springville High School in 2019, a cadet in the civil air patrol for 8 years, and have also worked at the Amory humane society.
Years at Cedarhill: 2 mo.
Fun fact about yourself: I have 3 chickens and 2 dogs
Hobbies: I like to cross-stitch, embroidery, play video games and work on my computer
Favorite Quote or Motto: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do” ~ Steve Jobs

A 1992 graduate from Lamar County HS. I worked in fast food, a company plant Emerson, Daycare, and home health. I am a pastor’s wife of 30 years and have partnered in pastoring the same church for 25 years.
Years at Cedarhill: 4.5 years
Fun fact about yourself: I am actually working my dream job!
Hobbies: Since my time is pretty much filled with animals and auction life, my hobbies are limited.
Favorite Quote or Motto: “Animals are born who they are, accept it, and that is that. They live with greater peace than most people do” ~ Gregory Maguire

South Lamar graduate, 1 year community college, 3 year completer at Vernon Vocational, cosmetology. I have 4 cats of my own, I also foster neonatal kittens for Operation Colony Cats.
Years at Cedarhill: 3.5 years
Hobbies: Drawing, reading and cosplay-Comicon
Favorite Quote or Motto: “The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible” ~ Alice

I grew up in California, was very involved with horses and 4H. I raised and bred meat rabbits. I raised 2 market lambs and a pig! I was also briefly part of Stone Ridge Christian HS, FFA and was on the cotton judging team. I was on my HS equestrian team Freshman year and the volleyball team freshman-junior year. I have owned 2 of my own horses, Star and Orion, and participated in many equestrian events.
Years at Cedarhill: 9 mo
Fun fact about yourself: I was the historian (photographer) for my 4H club.
Hobbies: Photography, crochet, hanging out with animals, traveling, learning about sharks and saying Slay!
Favorite Quote or Motto: “We don’t own the planet Earth, we belong to it and we must share it with our wildlife” ~ Steve Irwin