Staff & Board of Directors
Crystal Hanna
Crystal Hanna serves as the Executive Director for the Barnabas Horse Foundation, Myrtle Beach, SC. Crystal is a 20 year executive administrator for Tower & Communication Services. She volunteered with the Parents Organization of her child’s school for ten years serving a term as president of the Parent Organization as well as serving on the Board of Directors, focusing on fund raising and hospitality events.
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Deana Oddo
Deana-Oddo is a part time staff member at Barnabas Horse Foundation (BHF) and is a member of the BHF Board of Directors. She is originally from New Jersey and resides here in Murrells Inlet with her husband Darin and their dogs Cosmo and Luna. She has worked in Finance for 25 years and currently works remotely as a Finance Director for Haleon plc where she drives financial performance associated with their largest customer and their fastest growth.
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Gina Casella
Gina Casella grew up on Long Island, New York, before moving to South Carolina in the summer of 2021. She began her journey with Barnabas Horse Foundation as a volunteer in October 2022 and joined the team as an employee in October 2023.
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Jenn Faro
Jenn Faro is the Community Outreach Coordinator and a trauma focused equine professional with Barnabas Horse Foundation in Myrtle Beach, SC. She holds the position of Secretary on the Barnabas Horse Foundation Board of Directors. She has been a Natural Lifemanship Equine-Assisted Therapy practitioner since 2017 leads the Equine Assisted Learning Program “Horse and Heroes” for veterans and first responders.
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Kathleen Dimuzio
Kathleen Dimuzio is a Board Member and Volunteer at Barnabas Horse Foundation. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, she now calls Myrtle Beach home, where she lives with her husband, Mike, and their three pugs—Tucker, FitzGerald, and FionaGrace. Since joining Barnabas, the organization has become like a second family to her, deeply inspiring her to give back to the community and support its mission, which has had a profound impact on her life.
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Mackenzie Tecco
Mackenzie Tecco is the Weekend Barn Manager at Barnabas Horse Foundation, where her dedication and expertise in animal care are indispensable. A former veterinary technician, Mackenzie brings a wealth of experience in animal health and welfare to her role. She is currently a senior at Coastal Carolina University, pursuing a degree in Sustainability and Coastal Resilience.
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Phyllis Buettner
Phyllis Buettner serves as the Chief Financial Officer on the Barnabas Horse Foundation (BHF) Board of Directors and is the Chairperson of the Fundraising Committee. Her leadership and dedication play a vital role in supporting BHF’s mission to bring healing and hope to those in need through equine-assisted services.
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Sue McKinney
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Tanya Rigney
Tanya Rigney is the Intake Coordinator at Barnabas Horse Foundation, where she combines her extensive background in the Body-Mind field with her passion for equine welfare. As a licensed medical massage therapist, certified equine sports massage therapist, yoga instructor, and certified victim service provider, Tanya is uniquely equipped to provide equine-assisted services that promote healing and well-being.
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Tiffany Gaines
Tiffany Gaines began her journey with Barnabas Horse Foundation in 2016 as a volunteer, where her passion for equine-assisted therapy quickly became evident. During her early years with Barnabas, Tiffany served as the Intake Coordinator, skillfully guiding clients through their first steps toward healing.
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