2026-2027 Board Member Applications Open June 15, 2026!
2026-2027
Board Members
Our board is made up of passionate animal lovers and community advocates dedicated to building a safer, kinder world for pets and the people who love them. We bring together diverse backgrounds in education, public health, outreach, and nonprofit leadership—all united by one mission: to make compassion the standard.
Kelsey Lawrence
Founder and President
Kelsey Lawrence is a medical student and Founder of Bentley & Co. Foundation with a passion for prevention-focused care, animal welfare, and community advocacy. She is especially interested in public health and the intersection of medicine and law as tools for creating meaningful change. Outside of school, you’ll find her at brunch, horseback riding, and hanging with her two dogs, Bentley and Kassidy, who take their hallway watch duties very seriously.
Jamie Sperati
Vice President
Jamie Sperati is a medical student on the path to becoming a surgeon, who has an unshakable belief in second chances and helping others in their own transformations. She finds purpose in building new projects that bridge needs and existing resources. When she is not studying, she enjoys tending to her growing houseplant collection and negotiating with her dog, Shaemus, who believes every tiny move deserves a treat.
2026-2027 Position Descriptions
Fundraising Chair
Leads efforts to help sustain and grow our programs serving animals and pet owners throughout Detroit and surrounding communities. Responsibilities may include planning fundraising initiatives, identifying sponsorship opportunities, assisting with donor engagement, and helping secure resources that support educational programming, community projects, and future outreach efforts.
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Marketing & Social Media Manager
Manages our online presence and helps share our mission with the community. Responsibilities may include creating engaging content, promoting educational initiatives and events, highlighting local animal welfare efforts, managing social media platforms, and helping increase community awareness across Metro Detroit.
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Director of Internal Operations
Supports the internal organization and day-to-day systems that keep our team and initiatives running smoothly. Responsibilities may include assisting with project timelines, maintaining organizational materials and records, coordinating communication within the board, and helping ensure programs and projects remain organized and efficient.
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Director of Community Engagement & Outreach
Builds relationships with local rescues, shelters, schools, veterinary organizations, businesses, and community partners throughout Detroit and surrounding areas. Responsibilities may include community outreach, identifying partnership opportunities, strengthening local connections, and helping expand our impact within the animal welfare community.
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Volunteer Coordinator
Leads volunteer recruitment and engagement efforts that support our programs and initiatives. Responsibilities may include onboarding volunteers, maintaining communication, coordinating volunteer opportunities and events, and helping create a positive and welcoming experience for individuals interested in supporting local animal welfare efforts.
Board member applications for the 2026-2027 term will open on June 15, 2026. The deadline to submit will be July 5th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. If you have any questions, please email info@bentleyandcofoundation.org