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.

We are always interested in attracting new Board Members and welcome applicants from all professions and walks of life.  Check here for the Board Member’s job description.

Board members

Working committees:

The Board has 6 working committees that are comprised of board members and other volunteers from the community:

  • Executive – Lucie Morin, Chair
  • Audit – Britt Burns, Chair
  • Governance, Nomination and HR – Lucie Morin, Chair
  • Building and Infrastructure – David Rogers, Chair
  • Marketing and Communications – Margaret Gladstone,Chair
  • Animal Care – Claudette Bishop, Chair

Leanne Cail

Leanne has over 25 years sales and marketing experience. Past President PEI Humane Society, board member since 2007.  Also holds a position on the Pet Expo and Marketing Committee. Owner of Norris the fish and pet sitter to countless friends and family.

 

Lucie Morin, CHRP, RPR-RPT

Human Resources Professional with over 20 year of experience in the biotechnology industry, specializing in Human Resources, Governance and Corporate Risk Management. President, PEI Humane Society (2010-2011) & Chair, Governance, Nominating and HR Committee since 2010.  Owner of two dogs (Lottie and Oscar) and two cats (Kelly and Klyde).  Proud Supporter of the PEI Humane Society since 2009.

 

Margaret Gladstone, MAR

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.  Vice-President, PEI Humane Society (2010-2011) & Chair of Marketing and Public Relations Committee.  Proudly ruled by two Great Danes (Mackie and China).  Qualified reflexologist and Indian head massage practitioner.  Volunteer with the PEI Humane Society since 2009.

 

 

 

Britt Burns, CA

Manager at Fitzpatrick & Co Chartered Accountants and Treasurer of the PEI Humane Society.  He is a chartered accountant who provides assurance services over a wide range of industries.  Britt has 8 years of experience in the accounting industry.  Owner of two dogs (Winston and Stanley). Volunteer with the PEI Humane Society since 2010.

 

 

 

 

 

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; chairs the Animal Care Committee. Devoted servant to four cats (Tommy, Billy, Poe and Michelle), one dog (Teddy) and a century home.

 

Linda Keel-Hale

Linda Keel-Hale M.Ed SLP-© Speech Language Pathologist and Learning Disabilities Specialist for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Linda has worked with children with disabilities for over 25 years. She also volunteered with the PEI Humane Society for five years and is now  the Board Secretary (2011-2012). Linda comes with extensive experience from her activities with Education Coalition (President) and Learning Disabilities Association (National Provincial Representative, Provincial Vice President, President of Charlottetown Chapter and LDAC 2011 Conference Chair), Linda is the proud owner of three of the Humane Society’s treasures: Cleo and Gindy (Siamese cats) and Govah (cocker spaniel).

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 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. 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

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.