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 animal care and adoption professionals led by the Shelter Manager, who assesses each animal’s needs and develops a personalized care plan.
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
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
Animal Care Associate & Adoption Counselor
Yelena Clay
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