Executive Board
With a formal back-round in holistic healing modalities as well as theatre, film and fashion design, it was the expose’s in the Associated Press in the mid 1990’s that inspired a complete commitment to explore and model solutions for wild horse preservation.

Kevin has 4 horses including 2 Choctaw Tribal strain horses adopted from Return to Freedom.

Robert Redford is dedicated to supporting Return to Freedom’s vision for a Wild Horse Wilderness Preserve and viable solutions for wild horse and burro preservation on the range.

Honorary Board Members

Diana has faciltated various special youth programs at the sanctuary since it’s inception.
Diana teaches acting and is head of production for the Academy of Dramatic Arts, Hollywood California.
In Memorium:

On May 4th of this year the DeMayo and Return to Freedom family said goodbye to
Bill DeMayo, who leaves a legacy of joy and brotherhood, love and perseverance. Read More about the Legacy of Bill DeMayo here.
Advisory Board
Legal
- Virginie L. Parant, ESQ., Attorney
- Laura Moretti
Honorary Board Members
- Wendie Malick – Advocacy
- Diana DeMayo-Brown
Education
- Carolyn Resnick, Dances With Horses
- Angelique Midthunder, Media
- David Midthunder, Native American Cultural Advisor
Development
- Michele Cardela
- Pat Hines
- Andrea Eastman
- Wendy Wilkinson
Equine Wellness & Conservation
- Dr. Chris Pankau, Inland Equine Medical Center
- John Fusco, Choctaw & Tribal Strains
- Casey Jones, Equine Dentist, Holistic Dentistry
- Dr. Gus Cothran, Genetics
Habitat Restoration
- John Bechtold
- Natasha Lohmus, Fish & Game, Santa Barbara, CA
Youth
- Youth Ambassadors: Aly Michalka, AJ Michalka, Luke Gossett
Wild Horse and Burro Wilderness Preserve Committee
- Charlie Eckberg