Meet Miss Maryland Teen Volunteer 2026
TESS BOND
Over the past four years, Tess has led “Project: It’s So Fluffy”, an initiative dedicated to ending animal abuse through education, advocacy, and community involvement. Centered on three key pillars: Shelter Support, Animal Abuse Prevention, and Foster Advocacy, she has organized donation drives across the state, delivered classroom presentations on responsible pet care, and created educational content for young audiences.
Most recently, Tess partnered with the The Gleam Co, to assist with a calendar photoshoot featuring Washington County shelter pets alongside Derby Days Soapbox Car drivers to promote pet adoption. As Miss Maryland Teen Volunteer, Tess is excited to launch her dance studio tour and school tour across Maryland to introduce her original children's book, Lily’s Big Journey, which encourages conversations about kindness, empathy, and animal abuse prevention.
“Project: It’s So Fluffy”
More about Tess:
Miss Maryland Teen Volunteer is Tess Bond. Tess Bond is a junior at Mountain Ridge High School with a 4.0 GPA and a passion for animals, dance, and leadership. She is the founder of Project: It’s So Fluffy, an initiative supporting animal shelters through educational resources and statewide donation drives. Tess is also the author of the children’s book Lily’s Big Journey.
A competitive dancer, varsity cheerleader, and track sprinter, Tess has earned multiple Diamond Awards and was named the 2024 FDA Dancer of the Year. She holds leadership roles as Drill Team Captain, President of the Freshman Executive Board, and Student Council Representative.
Tess works as a certified lifeguard, teaches dance, and volunteers with local animal shelters and the Salvation Army. She hopes to pursue a PhD or DVM in Veterinary Sciences and one day open her own clinic.