26 Oct

Meet the Team

Posted by Lucy Gabrielle.

  

 
 

Charlie’s Angels Horse Rescue only exists because of the volunteers and members that give their time, money, expertise and love to keep it running. Every day, we meet more and more people who are out there and living their lives in a way that makes a difference to horses. We love meeting people and we’d love to meet you too! Some of the people leading the charge at Charlie’s Angels Horse Rescue Inc., include:

Joanne Schoenwald

Joanne is the founder and President of Charlie’s Angels Horse Rescue. Joanne has had horses for twenty years and now lives with three adorable Arabians (Traveller, Jum Jum and cheeky two-year-old, Leila) and a host of other four- and two-legged wonders, including foster care horses. She has qualifications and experience in journalism, education, publishing and a variety of natural therapies, and is an author and workshop facilitator in holistic therapies for animals. She holds a Certificate in Equine Nutrition, and also has a special interest in Equine Facilitated Learning, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, for children and adults.

Eileen McLean

Eileen runs Natural Animal Care, promoting natural therapies for animals. Eileen has undertaken studies in animal sciences, veterinary nursing, animal homeopathy, pet nutrition, canine massage and Reiki for pets and people. Eileen has a special interest in energy medicines and holistic education. Eileen lives with three amiable cats and regularly gives up her house to host meetings and workshops. Her experience includes volunteering for the Kitten Rescue Network and fostering and re-homing cats. Eileen holds the position of Secretary of Charlie’s Angels Horse Rescue.

Alwyn Blayse

Alwyn is married to Joanne and is also the co-founder of the organisation. He is a physiotherapist, with a specialisation in hydrotherapy. His experience includes supporting a variety of children’s charities, including being a Wish Granter for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, and an active member of Plan. Alwyn is absolutely fearless when it comes to dreaming big! As such, he has now taken on the role of Campaign Coordinator. You can expect to hear a lot more from Alwyn in 2010.

Geraldine Schoenwald

Geraldine holds the positions of Treasurer and Bookkeeper in the organisation and is a professional bookkeeper with extensive experience leading teams of finance personnel in complex commercial businesses, dealing with lots of dollars. Her experiences include working in organisations and helping to build them from the ground up. She has always been known and valued by these companies for her scrupulous attention to detail and meticulous chasing of every loose end. She is just what a charitable organisation needs!

Donna Bolton and Sharon O’Hehir-Fleming

This dynamic duo are sisters and a force to be reckoned with! They currently co-hold the position of Fundraising Co-ordinator for the organisation and tackle the job with relish. Donna runs Canine Cubby and breeds Boxers and her varied experience includes being an ambulance officer, a termite inspector and business owner. There’s nothing she can’t do! Sharon adopted rescue horse, Rosie, and is now a foster carer for the organisation too. Her enthusiasm for getting things done is priceless for a volunteer organisation. Sharon’s experience includes running a horse carriage business, working as a nurse and a paramedic and in sales. Donna says she is a wonderful sister who will help anyone or any animal in need.

Jo Miller

Jo is a CAHR Foster Carer and bravely jumped into the new world of horse rescue, taking on star pony, “Charlie”, after whom this organisation is named. Jo loves all animals, furred, feathered and even the scaly ones. She typifies what it means to be a great rescue worker, appreciating that she gets as much out of it as the horses do. Jo has a huge heart for horse rescue and we wouldn’t be here today without her.