Rooted in Maryland - Driven by compassion
Founded right here in the Chesapeake Bay region, CHARM Rescue is more than a shelter — we’re a movement. We save at-risk animals through rescue, rehab, foster, and adoption. Our community is made up of volunteers, fosters, and donors like you who believe every animal deserves a home.
our Board of Directors
Jenny Phillips
Kimberlie Bolinger
Jenny Phillips
President
Jenny became involved with CHARM after being inspired by its volunteers as an adopter. She leads the Grants Team and supports strategic partnerships, humane education, and organizational initiatives. Outside of CHARM, Jenny works in data and evaluation, is a Girl Scout leader, and enjoys sharing her love of animal rescue with her daughter.
Laura Skaggs
Kimberlie Bolinger
Jenny Phillips
Vice President
Laura has been a fierce animal advocate since childhood. An Air Force veteran and federal retiree, she began fostering in 2019 and gradually expanded her rescue efforts into supporting and conducting long-haul transports as well as handling volunteer applications and other administrative support for CHARM. She’s the proud mom of three foster fail dogs and one cat.
Kimberlie Bolinger
Kimberlie Bolinger
Kimberlie Bolinger
Secretary
Kim began her rescue journey at CHN before stepping into shelter management and leadership. A retired police commander, she brings discipline, dedication, and deep compassion to her work with CHARM. She’s also a proud mom of five—who all share her love for rescue.
Amy Howard
Michelle Jackson
Kimberlie Bolinger
Treasurer
Amy has over 30 years of office management experience including managing small business finances. She has a passion for numbers and going down rabbit-holes to solve puzzles. She started fostering in 2016 and is proud mom to 3 small dogs, including 1 foster fail.
Michelle Jackson
Michelle Jackson
Michelle Jackson
Board Member
A Howard County local since 1977, Michelle brings over two decades of bookkeeping experience to CHARM. She started fostering in 2017 and specializes in finding homes for small breed pups, senior dogs, and those with special behavioral needs.
Brenda Perez
Michelle Jackson
Michelle Jackson
Board Member
Brenda started in rescue with TNR efforts 15 years ago. She and her family began fostering dogs and cats 8 years ago, and she now helps lead CHARM’s transport and facilities teams. Her passion is community-building and supporting local pet families.
Rieko Yumoto
Carolyn Derrenbacher
Carolyn Derrenbacher
Board Member
Rieko has been fostering since 2003, specializing in pregnant moms and litters. As a seasoned foster and intake coordinator, she’s a matchmaker for pups and families, always focused on giving every dog the best shot at a loving home.
Carolyn Derrenbacher
Carolyn Derrenbacher
Carolyn Derrenbacher
Board Member
With 25 years in rescue, Carolyn has done it all—from fostering and transport to record keeping and adoptions. She’s currently mom to two beloved foster fails, Dory and Bijou, and is proud to be building something special with longtime rescue friends at CHARM.