Our Board

The PEI Humane Society Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers from the community. The members of the Board are dedicated to the organization and provide the Society with their expertise and time. The Board meets monthly to manage the Society’s business.

Interested in learning more about how you can become involved? CLICK HERE
to read our Volunteer Board FAQ which includes a link to our Board Member
Application.

Board members

Working committees:

The Board has 8 working committees that are comprised of board members and other volunteers from the community:

  • Executive – Margaret Gladstone, Chair
  • Finance – Jamie Arsenault, Chair
  • Governance, Nomination and HR – Wendy MacIntyre
  • Building and Infrastructure – David Rogers, Chair
  • Marketing and Communications – Margaret Gladstone, Chair
  • Social Media Committee – Len Currie, Chair
  • Animal Care – Claudette Bishop, Chair
  • Community Relations and Education – Vacant Chair
  • Capital Fundraising – Leanne Cail, Chair

Margaret Gladstone, MAR

Margaret Gladstone

Retired corporate communications professional with over 15 years experience with one of the UK’s largest environmental regulators. Specializes in corporate identity,marketing and event planning.  President, PEI Humane Society (2012-2013) & Chair of Marketing and Communications Committee.  Board Secretary (2010-2011) and Vice-President (2011-2012). Proudly ruled by Great Danes, Mackie  and Miss Liverpool Lou.  Qualified reflexologist and Indian head massage practitioner.  Volunteer with the PEI Humane Society since 2009.

 

 

 

Claudette Bishop

Claudette Bishop

Claudette Bishop is a freelance writer and editor who specializes in technical and corporate communications. She has also worked as a certified veterinary technician in both clinical and laboratory settings. Joined the PEI Humane Society in 2011 as a Board member; Vice-President and chair of the Animal Care Committee. Devoted servant to four cats (Tommy, Billy, Poe and Michelle), one dog (Teddy) and a century home.

 

Jamie Arsenault

Jamie Arsenault

Jamie Arsenault is a Chartered Accountant and senior manager with Fitzpatrick & Company. He joined the board in July of 2012 and is currently the treasurer and chair of the finance committee. Jamie is a life-long lover of animals and along with his wife, Miranda, is the owner of a pet rabbit (Whiskey).

 

 

 

 

Len Currie

Len Currie

Len Currie

Network Technician with BellAliant & Wedding/Portrait Photographer. He has been a volunteer with the PEI Humane Society since 2009 as a member of the Marketing and Communications Committee, webmaster for the Humane Society’s old web site, technical consultant and social media guru. Len was voted onto the Board in June, 2011 and now chairs the Social Media Committee.  He was inspired to become involved in the welfare of animals since adopting two beagles, Hunter and Bella, from a rescue organization in Newfoundland.


David Rogers

David Rogers and Lady

Retired from 32 years in the Canadian Army, four years as a small business owner/operator and seven years in programme development with Veteran’s Affairs Canada. He is a life-long lover of dogs. A Board Member since 2010, he currently chairs the Building and Infrastructure Committee.

Shannon McNutt

Shannon McNutt

Graduate of Forest Management and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of New Brunswick. She currently works as consultant in various sectors in PEI. She is a member of the Capital Fundraising Committee. She currently has a cat (Poppa) and a crazy beagle (Asha).