The Faces Behind The Board

Interim Secretary

Kristianne's term as Treasurer at Animal Outreach officially began February 2022. She works full-time as an Operations Manager and comes to Animal Outreach with business management, operations, process development and client relationship experience. She has volunteer history with Animal Outreach and a passion for animals. She currently has 5 cats of her own, and has cared for a number of others throughout the years. She sees the need for and supports AO's mission in providing a warm, safe environment for animals prior to finding their forever homes, as well as supporting the community through low-cost spay/neuter services.

Treasurer

Craig Brogden joined Animal Outreach in 2024 and serves as the Treasurer. He is a dedicated finance professional with a strong commitment to animal welfare. With over 20 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, Craig has honed his skills in managing complex financial operations and creating comprehensive financial models. He holds a Master of Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento, and a Bachelor of Science in Business with an emphasis in accounting from Sonoma State University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (Inactive).

Craig lives in Folsom with his daughter and two cats (Tuna and Salmon). His true passion lies in his love for animals and his desire to make a positive impact on their lives. He is eager to leverage his financial expertise to support Animal Outreach’s initiatives and contribute to the well-being of animals in need.

Member At-Large

Dr. Cinda Schledewitz recently joined the Animal Outreach Board of Directors as a Member at Large. She brings over 30 years of experience in clinical pharmacy practice and administration as well as hospital and health system administration from acute and ambulatory care settings. Experience gained over her career includes service and leadership in increasingly complex roles within clinical and operational pharmacy.  Sites of practice over her career have included Group Purchasing Organizations (Vizient/VHA), academic medical centers (Detroit Medical Center/Children’s Hospital/Oklahoma Medical Center/OSU), integrated delivery networks for community- teaching hospitals (Gundersen Lutheran), community urban and rural sites (UnityPoint/McLaren Health/Sutter Health) and the Veteran Affairs Medical System, VISN 11.  Her career roles have spanned Clinical Pharmacist, Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Clinical Coordinator/Manager, Pharmacy Director, Regional Pharmacy Director, System Enterprise Pharmacy Leader, Director of Formulary Management/Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacy Network Executive, and ASHP PGY1 and PGY2 Residency Program Director within mid- to-large integrated delivery network health systems.  

Dr. Schledewitz is a licensed Pharmacist in multiple states and holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Magna Cum Laude) and a Doctorate in Pharmacy from Wayne State University, Eugene A. Applebaum College of Pharmacy, Detroit, Michigan.  Dr. Schledewitz completed a PGY1 ASHP accredited residency in Hospital Pharmacy at the University of Oklahoma/Oklahoma Medical Center. Dr. Schledewitz holds a Master of Business Administration from The University of Iowa, in 2011.  Dr. Schledewitz has authored articles and grants and has presented both nationally and regionally.  She is certified in Pharmacy Revenue Cycle Management, is commissioned as a California Notary, and is certified through the National Notary Association.

Cinda and her husband, Rich, co-own and run Riches Displays, in El Dorado Hills, CA, where they have designed and marketed a line of display stands that are lighted and rotating in support of several markets including for high-end 3D art, awards, high-end retail, e-commerce photography, and trade show displays.  

The Schledewitz household includes two cats (Norm, a flame point Siamese and Ro-meow, a brown and white American Shorthair), one dog (Phoebe, an Australian Terrier mix), all of whom were re-homed.  Cinda and Rich enjoy spending time with family and their pets, keeping up with hobbies, volunteering, and traveling to art galleries, client sites, and events in association with their business.  

Member At-Large

In 2014, Nicky relocated from San Jose to the Sacramento area, where she transitioned from managing a non-profit hospital gift shop to dedicating her time to animal rescue. Since then, she has been actively involved with various animal rescue groups and became a valued member of Animal Outreach in 2024, while contributing to their annual fundraiser.

Nicky and her husband have fostered over 80 kittens, with 5 of these furry friends becoming permanent members of their family. With a degree in marketing and merchandising, Nicky has also established herself as an epoxy artist, specializing in functional art, housewares, and home improvements.

She is excited to leverage her skills and experience to help Animal Outreach expand their fundraising and community outreach programs.

Member At-Large

Vicki recently became a Board Member for Animal Outreach.  She has a degree in Computer Science and worked as a Project Manager in the tech field for 25 years.  After retiring 10 years ago she was able to spend her time volunteering for several local animal organizations.  She loves helping to rescue, rehab, and foster kittens to help them find their forever home.  She has two daughters and six fur babies.

Member At-Large

Anna Rainieri relocated from San Jose to Placerville in 2019 and has been fostering with Animal Outreach since then.  Her family has fostered over 50 kittens (many bottle babies).  She and her son also volunteer in the shelter, weekly.  When she isn't snuggling kittens, adoring her own fur babies, traveling with her husband or being a chauffeur to her two teens, she owns a therapy practice where she works with children and teens as a clinical therapist.  Additionally, she volunteers with the wig department at El Dorado Children's Musical Theater which allows her to explore her creative side and give back to the world of performing arts. She was the Fundraising Chair and Historian at the Indigo Program in San Jose for 3 years and brings her skills and knowledge from those positions to the Animal Outreach board.