Board of Directors
Dana Schumacher, Board Chair
Dana Schumacher has served on the Board since 2020. Dana has volunteered at AAE since 2017 in various capacities and currently serves on AAE’s Community and Donor Relations Team. As a youth growing up in the Midwest, Dana rode horses on her uncle and aunt’s farm in Iowa. Post-retirement, she renewed her lifelong love of horses by volunteering at a horse rescue in Colorado prior to her AAE volunteer services. In 2021, Dana adopted a Quarter Horse she had been sponsoring for many years. Dana has previously served on the boards of nonprofits in Pennsylvania and California. Dana holds BA and JD degrees, and she retired from her employment as a legal services attorney in 2016 after 35 years of working in the legal field.
Dana Schumacher has served on the Board since 2020. Dana has volunteered at AAE since 2017 in various capacities and currently serves on AAE’s Community and Donor Relations Team. As a youth growing up in the Midwest, Dana rode horses on her uncle and aunt’s farm in Iowa. Post-retirement, she renewed her lifelong love of horses by volunteering at a horse rescue in Colorado prior to her AAE volunteer services. In 2021, Dana adopted a Quarter Horse she had been sponsoring for many years. Dana has previously served on the boards of nonprofits in Pennsylvania and California. Dana holds BA and JD degrees, and she retired from her employment as a legal services attorney in 2016 after 35 years of working in the legal field.
Wendy Digiorno, Founder/President
Founded AAE in 2009. Ms. Digiorno provides the overall direction of AAE and its growth while also working in the environmental consulting industry. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Toxicology from the University of California, Davis, California, in 1988, and she has worked in the environmental consulting industry for over 25 years. A growing interest in real estate, contaminated properties, and the integration with environmental consulting prompted her to pursue a law degree. She completed her Juris Doctorate degree from Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco in 2005, with a Certificate of Specialization with Distinction in Real Estate Law. She has over 35 years professional experience, with success in small business planning, start-up, development, operations and expansion. Ms. Digiorno’s business success began as an office manager in a family business. Concurrently, her passion for playing competitive and semi-professional soccer translated to coaching youth soccer at the competitive, Olympic Development, and collegiate levels. Ms. Digiorno grew up with horses, mostly riding Arabians and Welsh Ponies. She takes great pride in AAE’s outstanding adoption rate (an overall average nearly 85 percent), the ability to function successfully without over-extending resources, and the development of programs beneficial to both animals and humans.
Founded AAE in 2009. Ms. Digiorno provides the overall direction of AAE and its growth while also working in the environmental consulting industry. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Toxicology from the University of California, Davis, California, in 1988, and she has worked in the environmental consulting industry for over 25 years. A growing interest in real estate, contaminated properties, and the integration with environmental consulting prompted her to pursue a law degree. She completed her Juris Doctorate degree from Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco in 2005, with a Certificate of Specialization with Distinction in Real Estate Law. She has over 35 years professional experience, with success in small business planning, start-up, development, operations and expansion. Ms. Digiorno’s business success began as an office manager in a family business. Concurrently, her passion for playing competitive and semi-professional soccer translated to coaching youth soccer at the competitive, Olympic Development, and collegiate levels. Ms. Digiorno grew up with horses, mostly riding Arabians and Welsh Ponies. She takes great pride in AAE’s outstanding adoption rate (an overall average nearly 85 percent), the ability to function successfully without over-extending resources, and the development of programs beneficial to both animals and humans.
Vice President
Vacant
Vacant
Judy Graham, Treasurer
Judy has served on the Board since 2020, and she has been volunteering with AAE since September 2011, Judy initially supported AAE in the administrative area. Throughout her years of volunteer service, Judy had provided valuable experience as a member of AAE’s accounting and photography teams. In addition to her duties as Treasurer, Judy continues to provide important administrative support and her focus covers accounting, horse history files and computer support, as needed. Prior to volunteering at AAE, Judy started her volunteer service with an equine therapy program in March 2003. She was on the BOD and Treasurer for the organization until its closure in 2010. She grew up in Texas where her love for horses began. Judy attended Texas Tech University with a major in Commercial Art and graduated from Merriman’s Business College with an AA degree. Judy and her husband George moved to California in the early 60s. Judy spent 22 of her 30 years at Rudolph & Sletten, Inc. working in mainframe and telecom support. Prior to that she worked as a payroll supervisor and executive administrator. In March 2002 she retired, and she and her late husband moved to Cameron Park, CA. Judy has two children who reside in California.
Judy has served on the Board since 2020, and she has been volunteering with AAE since September 2011, Judy initially supported AAE in the administrative area. Throughout her years of volunteer service, Judy had provided valuable experience as a member of AAE’s accounting and photography teams. In addition to her duties as Treasurer, Judy continues to provide important administrative support and her focus covers accounting, horse history files and computer support, as needed. Prior to volunteering at AAE, Judy started her volunteer service with an equine therapy program in March 2003. She was on the BOD and Treasurer for the organization until its closure in 2010. She grew up in Texas where her love for horses began. Judy attended Texas Tech University with a major in Commercial Art and graduated from Merriman’s Business College with an AA degree. Judy and her husband George moved to California in the early 60s. Judy spent 22 of her 30 years at Rudolph & Sletten, Inc. working in mainframe and telecom support. Prior to that she worked as a payroll supervisor and executive administrator. In March 2002 she retired, and she and her late husband moved to Cameron Park, CA. Judy has two children who reside in California.
Sharon Greene, Board SecretarySharon Greene has been a member of the Board of Directors since August 2025 and began volunteering with All About Equine in September 2014. After her children grew up, Sharon found herself with extra time and discovered AAE as a Saturday morning sanctuary after a busy week of teaching elementary school.
Her first experience with horses came in high school when her dad bought her a Quarter Horse to ride and show, sparking a lifelong love for these amazing animals.
Over the years, Sharon became a dedicated volunteer and eventually took on the role of Shift Lead for the Saturday afternoon crew. After retiring from teaching in 2021, she began devoting even more time to AAE. She now leads the Monday and Wednesday morning shifts, contributes to the Community and Donor Relations Team, provides tours to guests, and plays an active role in organizing the Boots & Bling silent auction.
Sharon currently lives in Davis with her fiancé, Tim, and their three Labrador Retrievers.
Her first experience with horses came in high school when her dad bought her a Quarter Horse to ride and show, sparking a lifelong love for these amazing animals.
Over the years, Sharon became a dedicated volunteer and eventually took on the role of Shift Lead for the Saturday afternoon crew. After retiring from teaching in 2021, she began devoting even more time to AAE. She now leads the Monday and Wednesday morning shifts, contributes to the Community and Donor Relations Team, provides tours to guests, and plays an active role in organizing the Boots & Bling silent auction.
Sharon currently lives in Davis with her fiancé, Tim, and their three Labrador Retrievers.
Mindy Wilke-Douglas, Director
Mindy Wilke-Douglas has served on the Board since 2021. She leads AAE’s Community and Donor Relations Team and supports AAE’s various fundraising campaigns. Mindy’s first connection with AAE was in 2017 when she adopted two horses from AAE. Mindy also served on the board of the Prospector Soccer program and managed multiple youth soccer teams over the years. She was also active in church and school organizations as well as 4-H and Grange. Mindy has over 30 years of experience in the Biotechnology industry where she specialized in building Commercial Operations teams for various Cell Therapy companies. Mindy and her husband, Rick, lived in El Dorado County from 1984 until 2023, where they raised 3 daughters in Shingle Springs. They recently relocated to South Carolina following their children and grandchildren.
Mindy Wilke-Douglas has served on the Board since 2021. She leads AAE’s Community and Donor Relations Team and supports AAE’s various fundraising campaigns. Mindy’s first connection with AAE was in 2017 when she adopted two horses from AAE. Mindy also served on the board of the Prospector Soccer program and managed multiple youth soccer teams over the years. She was also active in church and school organizations as well as 4-H and Grange. Mindy has over 30 years of experience in the Biotechnology industry where she specialized in building Commercial Operations teams for various Cell Therapy companies. Mindy and her husband, Rick, lived in El Dorado County from 1984 until 2023, where they raised 3 daughters in Shingle Springs. They recently relocated to South Carolina following their children and grandchildren.
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