Lisa Labrecque (CEO, Maui Humane Society)

Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Dr. Lisa Labrecque, CEO of the Maui Humane Society.  In this podcast Lisa talks about her path to becoming CEO, some of the differences between private veterinary care and working with an animal shelter, challenges for pet owners in Maui, becoming CEO in June of 2023 and then having to navigate the organization through the August fires, some of the new programs the MHS is offering including the Lahaina Pet Resource Center, how people can get involved with the animal foster program, how residents can qualify for pet related financial support along with additional pet resources, how residents and visitors can volunteer, simplifying the adoption process for visitors who want to adopt a pet to take with them, upcoming fundraising events, & her advice for anyone looking to have a career in this field.