About Us

 Jo knows that efficient adults are successful adults. In her 20 years as an Efficiency Expert and Adult Educator, she has guided adults and organizations in the US, Latin America, and the Caribbean to achieve their goals. Jo is socially responsible and has served as a community interpreter/translator and cause-player—a big supporter of Superhero Support's mission and success. She is serving as the Board Treasurer. 

David is a nonprofit executive who began his career at the age of 14 selling balloons at the Philadelphia Zoo. Much of his professional career was with the National Aquarium in Baltimore where he held various positions, including 15 years as the chief executive.  Since leaving the Aquarium in 2011, he has worked for the Ocean Conservancy on ocean trash issues and has served as the Interim Executive Director for the FreeState Legal Project and No More Stolen Childhoods in Baltimore. He also works as an interviewer for the Mental Health Association of Maryland. He is serving as the Board Secretary.. 

Sonia loves dressing up and face painting. Cosplay allows her to unleash the artist in her.

She is dedicated to serving in her community and volunteering at various organizations. 

"I feel blessed, so I want to give back to others. Participating in Superhero causeplay allows me to combine these two callings."

Dee is a security professional whose mission is to protect and keep order. He loves making people laugh and smile, which makes it a breeze for this Spidey to swoop in and make you his friend. Like a Spidey, Dee’s journey has been swinging from Vancouver, BC, to Hong Kong to your friendly neighborhood, Spider-man in Maryland. 

“Being a “role model” for kids to look up to is such a great feeling, and connecting with them through the Spider-Man lens is and will always be one of the best things I enjoy most.”

Betty-Jean has been a member of Superhero Support since 2019. She is an alumnus of the University of Alabama. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with all of her furry and non-furry animals and is quite the animal advocate. Learning different languages is another hobby of Betty-Jean's. She is currently fluent in American Sign Language, Greek, and Mandarin Chinese and is now learning Cantonese. Being a part of Superhero Support, she hopes to continue to guide and give smiles to all!

"Super-heroes have always been my extraordinary escape from reality, and to be able to help children meet their idols in real-life is a blessing."

 Gabriela has been a Superhero Support Wonder Woman since 2019. She has battled cancer and won twice, a true warrior. Gabriela is an elementary school teacher who loves working with children and is a dedicated and active member of charitable causes.  

"I want to participate as much as possible to make a child smile who needs to forget about some pain or help him spend perhaps his last days with the joy of meeting his superheroes."

Amy, a Maryland native has always enjoyed halloween , spirit days at school and themed events that let her be creative with her outfits. She also enjoys sewing with her aunt. This naturally led to making her first cosplay last year! 

Amy joined Superhero Support in her search for ways to merge her hobbies with orgs that help the community. She has a interest in organizations helping children with illnesses as she dealt with chronic illness in her childhood. She would love to give these children and many others a glimpse of joy with Superhero Support! 

 Anna's swinging into action as a current university student with a love for cosplaying. Passionate about bringing smiles and fun through her cosplaying which works marvelously with causeplaying with Superhero Support, Inc. 

 Otto has been a Superhero Support member since December 2019. He has been an active community member in youth activities since the mid-2000s. He has been involved in activities such as a volunteer soccer coach for elementary-age kids and a youth martial arts instructor at the local community center. He has also been an active member of the Boy Scouts of America (Order of the Arrow, assistant scoutmaster, and den leader).

Jason is new to cosplaying, but after buying a suit to go with a Captain America shield he received for his birthday. Usually not one to seek attention, he fell in love with the interactions with the fans. To create the most memorable, authentic experience possible, Jason is constantly modifying his suit and props to match those of the films. 

Originally from New Jersey, Jason works as a graphic designer by day and spends his free time with his family, who supports his never-ending tinkering and tolerates his bad dad jokes.We are a group of volunteers dedicated to making a positive impact in our local community. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to meet new people and make a difference in the lives of those around you.

Alia's life goal is to make as many people smile and laugh as possible. In her 10 years as a teacher and instructor -- whether elementary school, college, or anywhere in between -- Alia has created smiles via education, social interaction, and childhood development in various creative, often costume-related, ways. Superhero Support allows her to continue touching lives outside of the classroom, saving the world one smile at a time.

Originally from Lima, Peru, Danny was born with a passion for drawing; he knew he would find his calling one day; in 2017, while working in the restaurant industry, he attended a "Superhero" themed party. It was the perfect opportunity for his first Iron Man suit. Since then, he has not stopped loving cosplay and developing his talents. Since joining Superhero Support in 2021, he has brought joy, hope, and smiles to children and adults alike. He hopes to continue to do so for a very long time.

Mykell is active duty in the military (Navy) and married with two daughters. 

"I have always wanted to do something like this. This is a great platform to get people to smile in the darkest times. We are making a significant impact in the community."

Doug has always been artistic and creative. He has many hobbies, including filmmaking, special effects make-up, and piano playing. But nothing compares to putting smiles on people's faces, especially children. 

"When I put on the Bat Suit it magically brings joy to people and that's what it is all about."