Our team
Board
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Phyllis Hutchison
FOUNDER & CHAIR
“I’ve always loved animals, and I’ve always been fascinated by Africa. I founded Four Steps to Freedom – originally called ‘Friends of Mbwa Wa Africa Animal Rescue’ – in 2015, to help build a safer, happier future for the children and dogs of Tanzania.”
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Dr. Rose Mary Harley OBE
VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY
“The wellbeing of dogs in Tanzania is deeply important, but it is the focus on rabies eradication that makes Four Steps to Freedom so special to me.”
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Nicola Bray
TREASURER
“Nicola is wife to Gary and proud mum to two sons, three stepsons, and her beloved Spanish Water Dog, Ziggy. After dedicating over 40 years to the childcare industry, Nicola retired in June 2023. ”
Committee
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Marlene McFadyen
COMMITTEE MEMBER
“The enthusiasm and dedication of Phyllis and the team at Four Steps to Freedom made a big impression on me, and I knew at once that I wanted to help.”
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Fionna Stewart-Carter
COMMITTEE MEMBER
“I felt so inspired by the passion and commitment behind Four Steps to Freedom, that I knew I had to get involved. I wanted to contribute in any way I could to help with their vital work.”
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Linsey Beck
COMMITTEE MEMBER
“My love of animals was what first drew me to Four Steps to Freedom. I firmly believe that animals deserve the right to be safe and happy, and to live life to the full; this is the mission of Four Steps to Freedom..”
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Susan Bell
COMMITTEE MEMBER
“While volunteering on veterinary campaigns in Tanzania, I was absolutely blown away by the dedication and selflessness of the people who work so tirelessly to support the work of Four Steps to Freedom.”
Mbwa Wa Africa Animal Rescue
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Sandra Kliegelhoefer
FOUNDER
Together with her husband Jens Fissenebert, Sandra founded Mbwa Wa Africa Animal Rescue in 2013 to rescue and re-home animals in the Arusha region of Tanzania.
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Jens Fissenebert
FOUNDER
Together with his wife Sandra Kliegelhoefer, Jens founded Mbwa Wa Africa Animal Rescue in 2013 to rescue and re-home animals in the Arusha region of Tanzania.
VIP Team Member
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Gongo
TEAM MASCOT
Following a brutal machete attack in 2016, Gongo was taken to Mbwa Wa Africa Animal Rescue.