The Faces Behind The Board

Vice President

Vicki recently became a Board Member for Animal Outreach in 2024.  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.

Interim Secretary

Kristianne's term as Treasurer at Animal Outreach officially began February 2022 and in 2024 she took on the roll of Interim Secretary. 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

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's board 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

Anna relocated from San Jose to Placerville in 2019 and has been fostering with Animal Outreach since then and joined our board at the beginning of 2025.  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.   

Member At-Large

Randi recently joined our Board of Directors at the beginning of 2025. As a resident of El Dorado County for most of her life, she and her husband have owned their own local automotive repair shop since 2008 and she is also a local Realtor. Randi loves spending time with her children and grandchildren, including her volunteer time in the shelter every week with her granddaughter. Randi is very passionate when it comes to animals and has owned many throughout her life including cats, dogs, horses, sheep, goats and a llama. In addition to her time volunteering as our board member and volunteering in the shelter, Randi is looking forward to fostering with Animal Outreach too!