Barnabas Staff & Board of Directors

Crystal Hanna serves as the Executive Director for the Barnabas Horse Foundation, Myrtle Beach, SC, where she leads with a deep commitment to the foundation’s mission of healing through equine-assisted therapy.

Crystal has over 20 years of experience as an executive administrator for Tower & Communication Services, Inc., a company specializing in the broadcast industry. Her extensive background in management, leadership, and team collaboration equips her to effectively guide Barnabas and support its programs.

Crystal’s career path began in the seafood restaurant industry, where she trained under the guidance of her beloved parents, learning the values of responsibility and teamwork. She also developed a passion for design, running her own business in Christmas and interior design for several years.

A dedicated volunteer, Crystal spent 10 years working with the Parents Organization at her child’s private school, with a focus on fundraising and hospitality events. She also served a term as president and on the Board of Directors, further refining her leadership and organizational skills.

With a lifelong love of animals, Crystal grew up riding horses and eventually owned two of her own. This passion for horses continues today, and it led her to search for a faith-based organization where she could make a meaningful impact. After “Googling” equine therapy, she found Barnabas Horse Foundation and felt a divine connection to the mission.

A woman of strong Christian faith, Crystal is deeply inspired by the foundation’s work with horses to help people heal. She is proud to be part of this transformative organization and to champion its work in every way possible.

Crystal is a wife, a mom, and a proud grandmother to Rainey, a role she cherishes deeply. She balances her professional responsibilities with love and devotion to her family, bringing her compassion and leadership to both her work and her home.