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Staff & Board of Directors

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. Learn more about Volunteer Board FAQ.

Carolyn Thorne

Executive Director

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(902) 892-1190 Ext. 22

Chris Newell

Animal Care Manager

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(902) 892-1190 Ext. 23

Vicki Amm

Adoption Coordinator

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(902) 892-1190 Ext. 29

Sherri Myers

Financial Coordinator

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(902) 892-1190 Ext. 24

Ashley Travis

Development & Communications Coordinator

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(902) 892-1190 Ext. 32

Kate Ware

Community Development Specialist

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(902) 892-1190 Ext. 32

Tammy Bevan

Client Care & Reception

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(902) 892-1190 Ext. 21

Dr. Leah Ellis

Shelter Veterinarian

Maria, LeeAnn, Dan, Gabbie, & Millie

Animal Care Attendants

Claire, Sylvie, & Sam

Animal Protection Officers

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Tessa Roberts

President

About Tessa
Tessa is a lawyer and is currently employed as general counsel to the Roberts Group of Companies. She enjoys learning about and contributing to animal welfare efforts through her position as a board member for the PEIHS. Tessa lives in Stanley Bridge with her fiancé and their 18-year-old cat, Flea. “What greater gift than the love of a cat”- Charles Dickens

Stacey Myers

Past President

About Stacey

Stacey Myers is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Prince Edward Island. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Certificate of Accounting from the University of Prince Edward Island.

Working in the private sector for the duration of her accounting career, Stacey has held senior level management positions in both the healthcare and technology space. Prior to working in the private sector, Stacey worked for a federal government agency focused on creating economic growth.

Having always been interested in the welfare of companion animals and a supporter of the PEIHS, Stacey welcomed the opportunity to join the board in 2018. In her role, Stacey hopes to be an advocate for animal welfare on PEI and lend her skills and time to support the organization.

Stacey lives with her husband Ron and their two cats; Squanchy and Babou (PEIHS graduates) and two Saint Bernese dogs, Lana and Winnie.

Liam Gauthier

Board Secretary

About Liam
Liam works as a Wealth Advisor with RBC Royal Dominion Securities. He first started as a shelter volunteer and his wife Jossie also works at the shelter. Liam and Jossie have had many fosters over the years and care deeply for animal welfare.

Jackie McIntyre

Treasurer

About Jackie
Jackie is a retired Chartered Professional Accountant who worked almost 25 years with the COWS Ice Cream company.  She grew up loving and caring for many animals and has always had a deep respect for the PEI Humane Society and is very excited to be a part of the Board.   
She loves animals and lives in West Royalty with her husband and their dogs and cat, both rescues.  She is also the proud grand mama to her sons’ two dogs which she walks at lunch time while they work followed by snuggles on the couch.

Wanda MacEachern

Board Member

About Wanda

Wanda has the pleasure of being owner/operator of Hallmark Charlottetown and Summerside stores. Wanda and her husband enjoy the quiet times they have at home in the quiet town of Emyvale with their two cats and one dog. 

Wanda is looking forward to working with the PEI Humane Society board, the staff and our communities to advocate for the animals in need that can benefit from what the PEI Humane Society’s team has to offer.

John Warr

Board Member

About John

John has been a dog owner for over four decades. He cares deeply about companion animals and animal welfare in general. John’s professional background is in policing where he enjoyed a 31 year career with the RCMP. Since 2021, John has been the Manager of Policing for the Department of Justice and Public Safey. He also volunteers with the Canadian Red Cross and is a past community volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society. John and his spouse Pat live with their dogs Rufus and Russet in Brackley Beach. 

Aleasha Dennis

Board Member

About Aleasha

I have worked for MBS radio for the past 6 years. It has been my pleasure to help grow all types of businesses on PEI.

To date the most rewarding part of my career has been to help grow awareness for local non-profits organizations like the PEI Humane Society and this is what ultimately led me to be part of the Board.

My parents have influenced my love for pets and I cannot remember any point in my life where a pet has not been part of our world.
They’ve given so many second chances to animals that needed homes over the years and in-turn those animals filled our home and hearts with so much love.

Animals are a major part of my life and always will be. I currently reside in Mount Albion with lights of my life: my partner Andrew and my 2 step sons Colin and Justin. My pets include my  incredibly special little yorkie-poo, Princess and her best friend The Kitty that she walks daily.

We also have our flock of feather friends that not only provide us eggs but endless entertainment.  

Leanne Butler

Board Member

About Leanne

Leanne recently retired from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police where she enjoyed a career of Policing for 34 years. Immediately after retiring she adopted Radler a toy Golden Doodle, and now enjoys daily walks and the joy of being a dog mom. Having served in every Detachment in PEI (at least once) and transferring frequently, Leanne recently moved and settled in Stanhope where she now lives with her husband Greg and Radler. 

Having witnessed first hand the help and care provided by the PEI Humane Society during her years as a police officer, she thought that working with the PEI Humane Society board would be a way to give back and aid in the future welfare of PEI animals.

Julie Corbett

Board Member

About Julie
Julie is the Executive Director for the Kensington & Area Chamber of Commerce. Julie grew up on a small farm in the Kensington area and now resides in South Granville with her husband and 3 children.

Julie and her family have adopted 2 dogs in the past from the Humane Society, Blizzard in 2010 and Mika in 2022. They also have a cat named Dekker who is the boss of the house. Julie has always had a love for all animals and couldn’t imagine living in a house without one (or two).

Julie joined the PEIHS board in November 2024 and feels it is an exciting time to be involved as the long dream of the new location is coming to reality! Julie is looking forward to helping out in whatever ways she can to help promote the Humane Society and help with events to help fund this very special place.

Lindsay Connolly

Board Member

About Lindsay
Lindsay (she/her) is an arts advocate and professional with experience working with non-profit organizations across Canada. Previously, Lindsay worked as executive director with Under the Spire, formerly known as Indian River Festival.
For her work with UTS, Lindsay was recognized with the inaugural Leo Cheverie Cultural Connector of the Year Award from the PEI Arts Awards as well as a 2024 ECMA for Innovator of the Year. She is passionate about sustainability for non-profits and charities and is excited to be part of the great work being done at the PEI Humane Society.