
The Team
Co-Founders
Brittney Kane
Co-founder & Executive Director

When asked about how Foreverland Farm got started, Brittney's reply is always the same, "That is a great question" she'll say as she laughs. Brittney began her love affair with animals as far back as she can remember. The first animal she ever cared for was her guinea pig, named Pidge. Since those days she has rescued animals from shelters as companion animals, and got into rescue seriously after adopting a horse named Booger in 2012.
Since founding Foreverland Farm officially in 2018 with her spouse Sawyer, Brittney has focused her efforts on alleviating suffering for animals through rescue and education. Managing the farm, along with her full-time job as a mental health therapist, Brittney hopes to bring healing and compassion to animals and humans through her work.
Sawyer Kane
Co-founder
Sawyer Kane is a clinically licensed social worker, working in the criminal justice system. They spend the majority of their time advocating for the release of incarcerated individuals, and educating their community on the need for more empathetic, restorative approaches within the judicial system. The other half of their time is spent helping their wife Brittney run Foreverland Farm.
Sawyer got into rescue after meeting Brittney and falling in love with the world of rescue alongside Brittney's efforts. The most known fact about Sawyer is that the love of their life is one of their companion animals, a cat named Winchester (even if the feelings aren't mutual).

Sanctuary Staff
Olivia Adam
Animal Caregiver
Olivia was born and raised in Cincinnati and now has her own family she’s raising with her husband, Dave. They have three kiddos, Norah -13, Miles-11, and Ellis-8. They also have three dogs, Georgie, Ruby and Honey, and just recently lost their 8-year-old goldfish Rico.
Olivia is a cosmetologist by trade and did hair in the salon for 15 years and stepped away for some time after Covid to reevaluate what she wanted out of life. Fate lead her to Foreverland Farm when she feared the care of some mini horses at a local plant store weren’t being taken care of properly. She instantly fell in love with the animals and the lovely people who ran the farm. Olivia was vegetarian when she started her journey at the farm, but quickly realized that no longer aligned with her values and veganism quickly became her way of life.
Olivia still cuts hair on the side, as it is a creative outlet for her and she enjoys talking with people. She also plays tennis competitively and loves plants. Foreverland farm is her most favorite place ever and she cannot wait to see what the future holds.

Maggie Deller
Volunteer Program Manager

Maggie is a graduate student with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with a focus on biology. Her love for animals started with bird watching, then was compelled to become vegan and an animal advocate. She has published research at the University of Cincinnati and has mitigated and reduced window collisions with avian species on campus.
She now works at Foreverland Farm as an animal caregiver and also manages our volunteers. She especially loves to work with our goats and ducks. In her free time, she spends every moment with her cat Corduroy. She thanks everyone who is a part of Foreverland Farm!
Julie Hall
Animal Caregiver
Julie is a graduate of Southern State Community College with an associates degree in arts and sciences, she is current student at Kennesaw State University with a marketing major looking to go into the video game art industry. Julie is an animal lover who grew up with horses and has a horse named Taco she is training to event alongside her partner Syd, who works with often misunderstood horses. Taco was once a feral colt in the woods of Appalachia and inspired Julie to continue working with horses. She loves working for and with the animals at Foreverland and looks forward to seeing them thrive.​

Raven MacFarlane
Sanctuary Manager

Raven is a 2023 graduate of the University of Cincinnati. She has a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Agricultural Business and Animal Science.
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Raven struggled to find a line of work that felt “right” or gave her a sense of purpose until she found Foreverland Farm. Ever since she began working for Foreverland, she has found a true sense of purpose in being able to care for and help all the different animal residents. Raven has about 17 years of equine experience, making her one of the official horse girls of Foreverland Farm.
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Raven has 1 dog, a corgi named Kaia, and two cats, Elliot and Xiomara, who she adopted from Foreverland Farm. In her free time, Raven enjoys video games, drawing and photography. Raven is very excited and hopeful for her future and looks forward to all the ways she will grow during her time at Foreverland Farm.
Frankie Park
Animal Caregiver
Frankie has been obsessed with horses for as long as they can remember. As a kid, they dreamed of becoming a horse physical therapist, and that fascination has grown into a full-blown obsession with all things horse wellness. They’re currently studying Equine Bodywork and Massage through the School of Applied Integrative Therapies and love being able to put what they’re learning into practice every day.
At Foreverland Farm, Frankie works as an animal caregiver, making sure every resident feels safe, cared for, and valued. Outside of the farm, they spend their time making art, camping in the backcountry, trail riding, rock climbing, and hanging out with their cat, Ned.
Frankie is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP program with a BFA in Fine Art, with minors in Psychology and Horticulture, and they love finding ways to connect their interests in animals, art, and nature.

Emily Seibel
Animal Caregiver

Emily Seibel has been with Foreverland Farm since June 2020. She dreamed of working with animals her whole life. Any chance she had to pet sit for someone or walk someone’s dog, she jumped on it. So, when a position at Foreverland became available, she leaped!
Emily lives in Cincinnati with her husband, Ben, and their sweet dog Luna. She enjoys being outside, learning new things, and any kind of hands-on arts and crafts.
She can usually be found with her huge water jug, a snack, and saying hello to any animal she sees. When she’s not taking care of the animals at Foreverland, she’s taking care of humans as a massage therapist.​
Board of Directors
Ashley Graham
Board Secretary

Ashley is a South Carolina native and a true child of summer who has bravely weathered Midwestern winters since 2011. A graduate of the University of South Carolina and Emory University School of Law, Ashley moved to the Greater Cincinnati Region to begin her legal career in public service, dedicating her work to advocating to those in need.
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It was through this passion for justice and community that Ashley met Sawyer and Brittney. She has had the joy of watching Foreverland Farm evolve – from an aspiration shared among friends, to the purchase of its first farm (and riding lawnmower!), to the thriving full-time animal sanctuary it is today. Now a bona fide member of the Foreverland Farm family, Ashley is thrilled to support a mission so close to her heart.
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In addition to serving on the FLF Board, she continues her legal career in public service. She finally got an ice scraper and a proper winter coat and now lives in Cincinnati with the true loves of her life: her husband, Mat, and their spirited rescue dog, Django.
Glenn Hanson
Board Member
Bio and photo coming soon
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Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw
Board Member

Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw is a Quad Cities native from Rock Island, IL. She earned her B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication with a certificate in Critical Cultural Competence from the University of Iowa. She is currently the Client Content Producer & Host of Cincy Lifestyle and formerly hosted Loving Living Local on WHBF-TV in the Quad Cities.
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Mikhayla is experienced across media—television reporting, magazine writing, podcasting, and social media. In 2020, she worked as a News 21 Investigative Fellow on the Kids Imprisoned project, which examined disparities in the U.S. juvenile justice system and earned a Robert F. Kennedy Award for Excellence in Digital Reporting.
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A storyteller and advocate, Mikhayla served as Miss Iowa 2018, completing 150+ community appearances to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention before competing at Miss America 2019. She later founded the nonprofit How About HOPE (Helping Others & Providing Encouragement), which addresses mental health stigma with a focus on minority communities.
She also volunteers with Love Girls Magazine, mentoring young female writers.
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In her free time, Mikhayla enjoys playing her violin “Charles,” collecting candles and plants, watching crime documentaries, and attending concerts.
Rebecca Littman
Board President
Rebecca spent over 30 years in the corporate world, leading marketing, visual merchandising, and retail design for national brands including Big Lots, Toys “R” Us, The Container Store, and Reebok. Along the way, she also followed her entrepreneurial spirit—running a mobile art gallery that supported local artists and nonprofit organizations and later creating an eCommerce business featuring fashionable, cruelty-free handbags and accessories, with proceeds benefiting animal sanctuaries.
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Now retired from corporate life, Rebecca pours her energy into the things she loves most: advocating for animal welfare, embracing her lifelong passion for art, and traveling with her husband Steve. Together, they enjoy visiting sanctuaries, relaxing at the beach, and exploring museums throughout the U.S. and Europe. At home, they share life with a rescue cat named Little One and two horses, Kaza and Bombay. Rebecca is also a proud and grateful bonus mom to two wonderful adult children.
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As a breast cancer survivor, Rebecca’s philanthropy extends beyond animal welfare to healthcare causes as well. In memory of her father—who devoted his life to education and held deep admiration for nurses—she and Steve created a scholarship for nursing students. Supporting this next generation of caregivers is a tribute both to her father’s legacy and to Rebecca’s own journey of gratitude and giving back.

Steve Littman
Board Treasurer

Recently retired from his position as Managing Partner, Client Operations for LogicSource, Steve Littman led the field operations of the purpose-built procurement services and technology provider. LogicSource solutions drive client cost reductions and efficiencies across all areas of their spend.
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Prior to joining LogicSource, Steve was Vice President of Real Estate Administration for Big Lots, Inc., overseeing property management, lease administration, store planning, construction of new/remodel stores, energy & engineering and procurement for the 1400+ stores and the corporate office. He managed $350M in both capital & operating expenses each year. In addition to Big Lots, Steve has served in executive level positions with several other large retail brands such as United States Shoe Corporation and Famous Footwear
He spends his free time with his wife Rebecca, their cat Little One, adopted from Capital Humane, and their two horses, Kaza and Bombay. They enjoy travel both domestic and abroad as well as attending animal welfare seminars and conferences across the country. Steve also previously volunteered at the Rosemont Children’s Facility working with children with disabilities. Steve has two adult children, Adam and Stephanie, who live in Ohio and frequently travel with Steve and Rebecca.
Dr. Erin Luker
Board Member
Dr. Luker is a mixed animal veterinarian and dedicated board member of Foreverland Farm. She earned her BS in Ecology and Evolution from the Ohio State University. She attended and completed the basic farrier course at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School before being accepted into veterinary school at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and finishing the clinical year at Texas A&M Veterinary School. She graduated with honors in 2013. After 18-month internship at Elgin Equine Hospital - Surgery & Emergency Center near Austin, TX.
She then spent over a decade in mixed animal practice, including seven years at Rolling Hills Veterinary Service outside of Cincinnati. She now works as a shelter veterinarian at the League For Animal Welfare and provides relief services at local emergency clinics.
Dr. Luker is especially passionate about equine internal medicine, neonatal care and enjoys mentoring future veterinary professionals. She is married with three children who love spending time at the sanctuary. As a board member, she provides veterinary insight to guide the care and planning for both current and future residents.

Alison Smock
Board Member

Alison Smock is a 2008 graduate of the Ohio State University and a 2014 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law. She also earned a professional certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University in 2014.
Alison has a wealth of experience from her pivotal work in both the legal and nonprofit sectors, and she currently lives and works in Cincinnati with her fiancé, David, their rescue dog (Bear), and their 3 rescue cats (Sam, Andi, and Tuna).
Robert Stokes
Board Member
Bio coming soon
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Gwen Tucker
Board Member

Gwen has been a board member with Foreverland Farm since 2020, and a passionate advocate for animals for more than 12 years. In 2014, she became an undercover investigator for an animal rights organization and was embedded in a variety of animal agriculture facilities and factory farms. Most notably, one of her investigations in a pig facility contributed to the largest and most comprehensive animal welfare policy changes from Wal Mart (at the time).
Seeing first hand the cruel abuse and horrific conditions of these places and how they harm animals, people, and the environment motivated her to find a sanctuary she could volunteer with once she left that direct action activism. Finding Foreverland Farm was an incredible opportunity to not only volunteer with a fantastic sanctuary, but to also find healing for herself.
Since then, Gwen has spent her career in the non profit sector working in volunteer management, workforce development, and office management. Apart from her work with Foreverland Farm, also participates in organizing efforts around mutual aid. Her and her family spend much of their time exploring the outdoors, wild caves, and every vegan restaurant they can find.