OUR FOUNDERS
David and Jolien Haggard first began to dream about a ranch ministry in college, a few months before they were married in 2001. Over twenty years and three children later, they made that vision a reality. They believe that God has carefully developed and gifted them as a team to carry out the unique and challenging task of building and maintaining Blazing Hope Ranch.
Jolien Haggard has a Master's degree in Christian Counseling and has 15+ years of experience as a therapist in residential mental health, managing therapeutic group homes and experiential therapies. She, with her husband, founded Blazing Hope Ranch, a faith-based long-term residential program for adult female survivors of human trafficking that utilizes Equine Assisted Learning as a key component in treatment.
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Jo is passionate about helping individuals gain freedom from their personal struggles. She loves horses, building deep relationships with other women, and anything outdoors.
David Haggard has a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies from PBU, a Master's in Educational Administration from Temple University (PA), and 20 years experience working in higher education administration. He currently works as a Compliance Specialist with the State of Tennessee, in addition to being a Board Member of Blazing Hope Ranch.
David enjoys refining systems and making effective processes. He loves teaching, one-on-one discipleship, cars, running, and the outdoors.
