Meet the Team

Board of Directors

Advisory Board

Staff

Volunteers

Jen Sale had always dreamt of founding a horse sanctuary. However, after taking in two critically sick newborn goats (left for dead at a local auction), she realized her calling was much larger than anticipated. As Jen learned more about the horrors of the dairy and food systems, Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary quickly became a full farm animal sanctuary.

Jen’s background in medicine as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Telemetry certificates gave her experience working in acute care settings and has greatly benefited the ranch. She has the skill to reassure incoming rescues who may be traumatized and provide preventive care to a range of animals which often reduces or eliminates large veterinary bills.

Jen’s dedication to the animals of Sale Ranch is enormous – she is 100% hands-on. She works alongside the volunteers 365 days a year to ensure each resident receives the best care possible. In her limited free time, Jen enjoys live music, knitting, hanging with friends and family, and relaxing by a fire with a good wine.

Caroline has always been passionate about animals. From a young age, She dreamed of becoming an “animal rescuer.” In 2019, Caroline began volunteering at Sale Ranch, where she could care for and learn about farm animals and ranch life.

Caroline earned her Master’s in Business Management from Azusa University and has extensive marketing experience, spanning over 25 years in various industries such as education, financial services, and insurance. Caroline assists Sale Ranch with marketing, strategy, and branding efforts.

Caroline and her husband have rescued English and French bulldogs and a Great Pyrenees. As new ranch owners, they have also given refuge to four sheep from a slaughterhouse, ten former battery chickens, and one abandoned rooster named Gary.

Zac Follmer’s compassion for animals and enthusiasm for wildlife photography have always been a significant part of his life. In early 2023, he began dedicating his time to Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary, drawn by its commitment to its animal inhabitants and its regenerative garden project.

Zac, who holds an MBA in Finance & Management from Seton Hall University, balances his full-time dedication to the sanctuary with his ongoing career as Vice President of Sales for a national CPG company.

Since relocating to California from the East Coast in 2015, he remains a frequent traveler for work but consistently returns for his cherished Saturday morning volunteer shifts at Sale Ranch.

In his leisure, Zac enjoys hiking, fitness, photography & spending time with his adopted dog and two rescued cats. Zac is committed to contributing his skills to ensure the flourishing future of Sale Ranch.

Dr. Celeste Martin graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, spending her clinical year at Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from Fairfield in Northern California, Dr. Martin spent most of her summers growing up on her family’s farms, where she worked with the local veterinarian.

With her passion for horses, Dr. Martin has always had a soft spot for working with goats and all things bovine. While in veterinary school, she found her true passion in equine medicine. While at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY, Dr. Martin honed her equine medicine and foal care skills.

Dr. Martin lives in Temecula with her husband, Jameson, and their children, Easton and Eva, along with their fur children, Dixie and Bear. In their spare time, The Martins enjoy spending time with family, attending country concerts, and being outdoors.

Lindy grew up with a veterinarian father, so her life-long love for animals was an easy and natural fit. She always felt it was contradictory to eat the beings she loved and respected. However, it was not until her five-year-old daughter refused animal products that Lindy leaped to become vegan in 2019.

Lindy lives in Temecula with her husband and two daughters and works for the local school district in special education. Lindy enjoys Sale Ranch and being with like-minded people, promoting kindness to all, and helping the team give the animal residents their happily ever afters. Lindy finds joy in helping others that need it the most.

Amanda Schmitt joined Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary as a volunteer in July 2023, bringing over 15 years of experience working with non-profits in the education sector. Amanda currently serves as COO of Light-Ten, a company delivering online learning and continuing professional development solutions for adults.

Growing up on a small farm in Southern Indiana, Amanda’s passion for loving and protecting animals took root early. At Sale Ranch, she combines her technical expertise with her passion for animal welfare, helping to streamline the behind-the-scenes work at the sanctuary. Her time at the ranch continues to reinforce her belief in creating a kinder and more compassionate world for all beings.

Tiffani Young serves as Event & Fundraiser Coordinator, bringing heart, faith, and experience to everything she does. Caring for animals is not just a passion for Tiffani, it’s her calling. She believes deeply in protecting animals and stewarding the world with compassion and purpose. Prior to joining Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Tiffani spent four years as the Event and Fundraising Coordinator for Animal Friends of the Valley, where she strengthened her commitment to service-driven work.

Outside the sanctuary, Tiffani embraces adventure through flying airplanes, snowboarding, Spartan races, and time in nature. Her work reflects faith in action and a belief that kindness truly changes lives.