TyAnn Sumpter is the Executive Director of the SPCA of Brazoria County, where she leads operations, programs, and community engagement to support lifesaving outcomes across the region.

Raised in South Carolina, TyAnn brings a strong background in municipal and nonprofit animal welfare, with experience in shelter operations, program development, and systems-building. She previously led statewide efforts supporting shelters across South Carolina, helping organizations strengthen operations and expand lifesaving capacity. Her work focuses on improving animal flow, strengthening community-based programs, that support both staff and the public. She is especially passionate about access to care, intake diversion, and building partnerships that keep pets and people together.

She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Business Management and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, with a dual major in Sustainability and minors in Public Policy and Psychology. TyAnn is Fear Free Shelter Certified, holds an Animal Shelter Management Certificate, and is a recipient of the Trailblazer Award in Animal Welfare.

TyAnn is committed to creating a positive experience for every person who interacts with animal services, believing that strong operations and community trust are essential to lifesaving. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her rescue dog, Honey, and her two cats, Jasper and Calliope.