Meet our Team
MICHELLE DRANFIELD
Founder - Board of Directors
Michelle wants to live in a world where kindness is common, animals are valued as sentient beings, and good vegan chocolate is much cheaper!
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Growing up surrounded by animals, and with a background in vet nursing, Michelle has the knowledge and experience to oversee the exceptional care of our residents. The face of Happily Heifer After Social Media, Michelle shares the heart-breaking, inspiring and beautiful stories of our animals with compassion, humour and the stark reality of what human intervention does to these exceptional creatures.
BRENTEN TAYLOR
Maintenance Manger &
Volunteer Co-Ordinator
Being a Mechanic by Trade since his early years, Brenten started Volunteering at Happily Heifer After in 2021. Here he formed such strong bonds with all animals that called it home.
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Working during the week as a Mechanic, while improving infrastructure on weekends- Brenten sure is a busy guy!
He really is a jack of all trades here at Happily Heifer After. From fixing and building fences to tending to plumbing issues, there is no task too big or too small for him. Whether he's welding a
broken gate or giving extra love and care to our furry friends, his hard work and passion shines through in everything he does.
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KERRITH McDERMOTT
Board of Directors
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Kerrith joined our volunteer team in 2021 and quickly cemented herself as one of our ‘go to people’ for getting things done. From organising tours, to maintenance, to fundraising and of course providing our animals exceptional care, Kerrith is always up for the challenge.
Kerrith began her professional life as a school teacher, eventually transitioning to working with students with severe and multiple disabilities. Her career then took her to corrections, where she supervised program delivery to prisoners. She went on to manage a correctional centre before being appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of Corrections in Queensland. In recognition of her immense contributions to the industry, Kerrith was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM).
Kerrith’s skills and experience are a valued addition to our board. The animals and the humans are very lucky to have her working tirelessly for our mission.
REBECCA WOLFE
Board of Directors
Growing up an animal lover, Bec was always wondering how she could support and help those animals that needed her the most. From wanting to be a Vet in her early years to fostering kittens from animal rescues, Bec always wanted to surround her self with some kind of furry companion.
Bec joined our volunteer team back in 2021. Volunteering
one day a week, Bec soon became the 'go to girl' on Saturday's, on all things happening at Happily Heifer After.
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Working in Retail Management for over 15 years, Bec was looking for something that would really fuel her passion for animal welfare, so decided to join the Board in 2023. She loves to spend every second weekend at the property, helping with animal care and infrastructure improvements.
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Bec is so very passionate about all things Happily Heifer After and we are so lucky to have her putting her time, energy and love towards our cause.
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