Our Leadership Team

Dr. Whelan is the Interim Chief of Staff at Angell, as well as our Chief Medical Officer in Boston. She is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, and she co-directs the Emergency and Critical Care service at Angell alongside Dr. Kiko Bracker.

Dr. Whelan also serves as the Director of Angell’s Internship Program. As Internship Director, she oversees the clinical education of new veterinarians as they rotate throughout all of Angell’s specialty services.

In 2003, Dr. Whelan graduated from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. She completed a one-year, rotating internship program at Angell and a three-year E/CC residency at Tufts before joining Angell’s senior staff.

Neal Litvack is President & CEO of MSPCA-Angell. The organization, headquartered in Boston, is a leader in animal protection and veterinary medicine and provides hands-on care for thousands of animals each year. Founded in 1868, the full name of the organization is Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – Angell Animal Medical Center. MSPCA-Angell comprises animal care and adoption centers, advocacy and law enforcement, and one of the largest animal hospitals in the U.S.

Prior to joining MSPCA-Angell in 2020, Neal served as Chief Development Officer and then Chief Marketing Officer for the American National Red Cross (ARC) in Washington, D.C. From 2003 to 2009, Neal was the Chief Operating Officer and a member of the History and Social Sciences faculty at Milton Academy. From 1986 to 1997, and again from 2000 to 2003, Neal worked for Fidelity Investments, where he was President of Marketing for the Personal Investments Division. Between 1997 – 2000, Neal was Executive Vice President of Marketing at Nvest LP (now Natixis), an investment management holding company. In addition, he held positions with Bain and Company, HBO, and General Foods (now part of Kraft-Heinz).

Neal received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Psychology from Vassar College and an MBA degree from Harvard Business School. Neal is a former board member of The Animal Rescue League of Boston, Buddy Dog Humane Society in Sudbury, MA, AMR Research (now a division of Gartner, Inc.), and was Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Dedham Country Day School in Dedham, MA.

Mike Travis is Chief Development Officer at MSPCA-Angell, where he leads fundraising strategy and philanthropic partnerships to advance the organization’s mission of protecting animals and strengthening the human-animal bond. With more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Mike has held senior development roles at organizations including Boston Children’s Museum and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, leading successful fundraising initiatives, strategic partnerships, and transformational campaigns across the healthcare, human services, youth development, and cultural sectors. He is known for building strong relationships with donors, boards, foundations, and community leaders to drive meaningful impact.

Mike earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and holds certificates in Fundraising Management from Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy and Organizational Development from DePaul University. He lives on Boston’s South Shore with his husband, daughter, two Boxer dogs, and two cats.