The Just Walk Team

Meg

Born and raised in the DC metro area, I’ve always been around dogs, from my family’s spaniels to my aunts pack of show-winning golden retrievers. In early 2008, after completing a degree in social and cultural history from University of Maryland, I found my way into pet care as career!

I concentrate my learning on animal health and wellness, as well animal behavior. I do my best to get to know each dog personally and form a relationship with them. I believe in positivity and patience when working with animals.

In my spare time, I hang out with my own two dogs, make letterpress prints, go on walks around the monuments at 2am and spend time at the beach.

Kotu

I was born and raised in sunny South Florida where I grew up playing in bands and taking the beach for granted. In 2011 I graduated from New College of Florida with a BA in social movent sociology. I was especially interested in labor and worker ownership movements here and abroad. After graduation, I volunteered to rescue dogs who were abandoned in the Everglades. I moved to Washington DC in the summer of 2016 to join Just Walk and combine my passions for taking care of dogs and taking care of business.

When your dogs aren’t showing me around my new city, you can find me watching Star Trek reruns, pretending I know how to play the bass, and searching DC’s coffee shops for a good Cuban colada.

Alberto

I have called Washington, DC home for the last three years. I grew up around animals, which taught me not just to care for them but also to respect their pace and personalities. I first joined Just Walk part-time to cover routes and found out that enjoying the city with the companionship of animals was really fulfilling.

I love walking dogs under the shade of tree-lined streets and discovering every corner of the city. I also love playing with cats when I visit them.  More than a job, this is a way for me to bond with them, provide safety, happiness and companionship.

I spend a lot of time outdoors, whether walking or on my bike, going around the city while listening to music, taking pictures of flowers and just looking around. I also enjoy calm days at home, spending time with my family and our pets; cooking, drawing or watching TV.

Tom

Growing up in Maryland, I was trained as a carpenter while also walking dogs and taking care of cats, part-time.

I love earning your pets trust and making friends with them. Each dog and cat are different and I enjoy finding their little things that make them unique.

In my spare time, I love to hang out with my two cats, hike with my wife, paint miniatures, and I’m a diehard Caps fan.