Our Values
Our Values
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.
Dr. Leah Ellis
Shelter Veterinarian
Maria, LeeAnn, Dan, Gabbie, & Millie
Animal Care Attendants
Tessa Roberts
President
About Tessa
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
Jackie McIntyre
Treasurer
About Jackie
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.