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."

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.

 Erin has an extensive volunteering history at local conventions and in the community. Erin can be
found happily lending a hand whenever and however needed, including but not limited to being an amateur photographer and professional bag holder. Halloween had always been her favorite time of year since childhood, which grew into a love of
cosplay. She is thrilled to join Superhero Support on their missions and
combine the passion of volunteering and cosplay to reach the community and make kids smile. 

Desmond is an amateur photographer passionate about capturing all aspects of the beauty of wandering life. He's an organizational leader in the Department of Defense with a background in process automation and machine learning. Fond of hiking, target shooting, comic books, outrageously colorful attire, and food so spicy it'll melt your face off, he lives life "Out Loud" constantly. Forever Carlyle (from the comic book series Lazarus) and Squirrel Girl are his favorite superheroes.

"I am a huge fan of cosplay and cosplayers. Their creativity brings joy and delight to those they interact with. Meeting the causeplayers of superhero support showed another dimension of the hobby: one that can heal, lift spirits, and inspire. I'm eager to be a part of that myself."

Brent is a marvelous storyteller, but instead of words, he uses the lens. When asked, why volunteer with us? 

 "I have a passion for helping others and spreading kindness.  I believe that creating enough smiles will spread light in the world where it is needed."