
A Mighty Village
For over 40 years, the team at Baypath has tended to the daily needs of thousands of cat and dogs. We have a wonderful and mighty staff, but it is a small one. It is their leadership, coupled with the dedication and collaboration of countless volunteers and trusted professionals that the organization has consistently been able to punch above its weight and help as many animals as possible.
Staff
Baypath has a small, highly experienced team of part time and full time animal care and adoption professionals led by the Shelter Manager, who assesses each animal’s needs and develops a personalized care plan. We also have a small team of development staff committed to advancing Baypath’s mission.
As of July 2022, we are proud to say that all shelter staff has received training and certification for the Fear Free Shelter Program – a program committed to reducing stress in shelter animals. We are so grateful to this staff for always working to ensure a nurturing and enriching environment for the animals in our care.

Liz Jefferis
Executive Director

Nikki Baltas, CVT
Shelter Manager

Ann Tomassini
Associate Director of Development

Katie Farrell
Cat Programs Coordinator

Lauren Maistros
Operations Coordinator

Emma Wailgum, KPA CTP
In-Shelter Dog Programs Coordinator

Beth Watson
Animal Care Associate & Adoption Counselor

Katy Kesselman
Development Coordinator

Devin Maloney
Animal Care Associate & Facilities Caretaker

Lauren Dimartino
Dog Foster Program Coordinator

Beth MacLeod, CPDT-KA
Director of Training & Behavior

Rachel Gallagher
Animal Care Associate & Adoption Counselor

Maddy Berthold
Marketing Coordinator

Yelena Clay, KPA CTP
Animal Care Associate & Adoption Counselor

Heather Stevens
Animal Care Associate & Adoption Counselor
Key Volunteers
Our staff is supplemented with a network of more than 100 community volunteers devoted to meeting both the extraordinary and the everyday needs of each dog and cat in our care. Below are some of our volunteers who run critical programs on our behalf.

Aimee McDevitt
Volunteer Coordinator

Kathy Lundgren
Outreach Coordinator

Michelle Kreell
Community Liaison

Elaine Brem
Cat Adoption Volunteer

Jennifer Tusia
Graphic & Web Design Volunteer

Kelly Capek
Graphic Design Volunteer

Justina Puntini
Food Pantry Coordinator

Ilana Lopez
Outreach Coordinator
Trusted Consultants
In order to meet both the medical and behavioral needs of the animals in our care, we rely on these trusted professionals in our community.

Andrea Moolenbeek, DVM
Consultant, Veterinarian

Rachel S. Geller, Ed.D.
Consultant, Cat Training & Behavior

Kim Kiser
Consultant, Vet Technician

Janet Sosnicki, DVM
Consultant, Veterinarian