Our values drive our work
The Maryland SPCA’s mission is to improve the lives of pets and people in our community. Over 80 full-time and part-time staff work side by side with hundreds of volunteers to deliver these services. Together, we’re ensuring the best possible care for animals and people in Baltimore and beyond. We multiply our impact by collaborating with individuals, other nonprofits, and local businesses.
COMMUNITY
We believe in the power of working together. We partner with others to problem-solve and invite and welcome different perspectives.
INTEGRITY
Our actions are based on ethics, including honesty, fairness, and transparency.
COMPASSION
We use our hearts and minds in our decisions, practicing understanding and kindness with pets and people.
RESPECT
We celebrate every person’s uniqueness and listen to their opinions.
INNOVATION
We look for new ways to do things better.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ensures we can fulfill our mission. At the MD SPCA, we define DEI as:
- Diversity reflects ways individuals are unique, which includes not only race, ethnicity, and gender but also different abilities, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, background, and experience.
- Equity means creating and supporting policies that provide resources to accommodate individual needs and prevent the formation of barriers for employees and volunteers as well as those in the greater Baltimore community.
- Inclusion fosters an environment where all staff, volunteers, and clients are able to participate fully and be their authentic selves because their different perspective are welcomed, heard, and valued.
Meet our management team
Jennifer L. Dunworth
Development Director
Katie Flory
Community Care and Advocacy Director
Dr. Ana Hodgson
Shelter Medicine Chief
Jessica Lanzillotti
Executive Director
Nichole Miller
Director of Operations
Our board of directors:
President: John Meyer
Vice President: Cheryl Bernard-Smith
Vice President: Barbara Simmons
Treasurer: Lisa Dembeck
Secretary: Jennifer Viglucci
Stephanie Baker
Ruth Anne Boykin
Trish Carroll
Barb Clapp
Mike Cirangle
Paul Day
Anna Harbom
Terri Jones
Sharon Kroupa
Carin Lazarus
Rachid Medarhri
Daniel Mendelsohn
Carrie Montague
Steve Rice
Kera Ritter
Kevin Rochlitz
Meredith Storm
Eric DeCosta, Board Ambassador
Randy Brinton, Board Member Emeritus
Howie Wolfe, Board Member Emeritus
Our Volunteers
Volunteers give their time and talent to help Maryland’s pets and people.
Our inspiring supporters make a difference every day. They greet clients in our spay/neuter and adoption centers, enrich the lives of cats and dogs in our care, co-organize fundraising and off-site adoption events, and much more. Learn how you can become part of the team!
Volunteer Opportunities
