President

Whitney White

As a member of the Board, Whitney hopes to achieve the goal of uniting our island community to become one with “no more homeless pets”. She believes in prevention of birth for unwanted, homeless and suffering animals through spay/neuter rather than killing them after they are born uncontrolled and unwanted.

Whitney shares a shaming moment. “My 18 year old daughter’s cat had recently died so she went to the Maui shelter, picked out a kitten and called me in excitement. At the time of her call, I was in the car with my 16 year old son. When I told him about what a fun thing Mary was doing he went silent for a moment…..’Mom, she should have picked out a grown cat….. they don’t kill the kittens.’ I was shocked at his train of thought and wisdom. To this day, I am so ashamed that I accepted his comment as true and necessary for pet population control. We can point fingers forever about why there is pet overpopulation and kill it off or we can choose to address it with education and prevention.”

Whitney was born and raised on Oahu, and has been a resident of Maui since 1986. She was the founder and owner/operator of Starlight Farms, an educational petting zoo with over 30 farm animals. She is currently owner/operator of Interquest Detection Canines of Hawaii, providing schools and business with contraband detection service. She has earned multiple awards and certifications for animal training and husbandry.

As a contributing member of the community, Whitney is a former Director of the Maui Humane Society and is currently Secretary of the Maui Crime Stoppers Board of Directors.

If I were an animal I would be a dog!!! As a human, I have finally learned to focus on the positive aspects of all daily experiences and situations in my life. I am pretending to be a dog where this wonderful trait is innate. Now, I am working on the tail wag.

Vice President 1

Peter Teirney

As a member of the SPCA Maui Board, Peter is committed to bringing an end to the killing of homeless companion animals in Maui Nui and Hawaii Nei through community education and affordable access to spay/neuter and veterinary services regardless of the ability to pay.

In Peter’s own words “I have seen first hand that many so called humane organizations simply aren’t doing enough. We must stop killing as an option. A humane society doesn’t use euthanasia as a means of controlling companion animal over-population”.

Peter, a native of Florida, relocated full-time to Hawaii from Washington, DC in 2000. He and his partner own Pete’s Pet Services on Maui. Peter has worked in the pet industry for the The Nutro Companies since 2001 and is the former Director of Development with the Maui Humane Society. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of the District of Columbia. Peter was awarded a certificate in Hawaiian Studies from the University of Hawaii-Maui College in 2006.

As a contributing member of the community Peter’s volunteer service began at the Humane Society of Broward County while still in elementary school and has included board positions with Food and Friends, Champs DC, Capitol Hill Restoration Society. A founding member of Pets DC and The Whitman Walker Health Clinic he also served as Vice President of the John Phillip Sousa Neighborhood Association. Peter was elected to represent ANC-6B on Capitol Hill for 4 terms, chairing the Alcohol and Beverage Committee for 3. He has also served as Board Co-Chair of Ellen Wilson Redevelopment LLC, as a Democratic precinct officer and is an active volunteer with many Maui community organizations.

If I were an animal I’d be a German Shorthaired Pointer; loyal, funny, full of energy and ready to work hard to get the job done.

Vice President 2

Georgia Norton

As a Board member, Georgia is dedicated to the goal of reducing animal overpopulation on Maui. She is the driving force behind this organization and brings a lifelong commitment to the betterment of animal welfare to the entire board. She wants to encourage collaboration among all of Maui’s animal and rescue organizations to achieve our ultimate goal for a no-kill Maui.

In Georgia’s own words, “I knew at a very young age that companion animals were very special to me. I chose a career that allowed me to work with animals and my life has been enriched by this experience. I know that there are thousands of dogs and cats that will never have a chance to be a companion animal – to have a forever home. These unwanted animals suffer from lack of care, disease, and malnourishment. I feel strongly that I want to give back to them for all they have given me. Please join me in working towards this worthy goal.”

Georgia was born and raised in Michigan, lived for many years in California, and settled on Maui in 1999. She is the current founder and owner/operator of the Salty Dog Pet Grooming Salon in Wailuku.

As a contributing member to the community, Georgia is a member of the Maui Glass Artists Association, whose primary focus is creating mosaics and fusing and slumping glass. She is a former volunteer at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter and past President of the Maui Humane Society.

If I were an animal I would be: an Alaskan Malmute–sled dog

Secretary

Sue Liscombe

As a member of the Board, Sue has been instrumental in getting our organization started up. She is committed to the concept of spay/neuter as a means to stop the killing by preventing the unwanted litters before they happen. Her ultimate goal is to see the creation of a no-kill sanctuary on Maui where all companion animals are welcome.

In Sue’s own words, “When I was volunteering at the shelter, I would see the animals being taken for ‘euthanasia’ and always wondered what their story was; Were they lost and never reclaimed? Got too big? Too rambunctious? Left behind when a family had to move? Or just dumped somewhere? So many of these animals started out as someone’s beloved companion and would end up a number on the killing room floor. There has to be a better way! And there is, we are committed to it.”

Sue was born and raised in Michigan, spent most of her career at American Airlines in Texas, and retired as Sr. Director of Information Technology. While a frequent visitor since the 1980s, she made Maui her forever home in 2000.

As a contributing member of the community, Sue currently sits on the Maui County Urban Design Review Board, is a member of the Maalaea Community Association, volunteer for 9th Life Hawaii, past Secretary of the Maui Humane Society BOD, past Vice President of Kana’i A Nalu AOAO, former volunteer for the DLNR Dawn Turtle Patrol and past Vice President/Secretary of the Hidden Ridge AOAO.

If I were an animal I would be: A humpback whale – summer in Alaska, winter in Hawaii, the kids leave when they’re two years old, and I would get to explore areas never seen before

Director

Aimee Anderson

As a member of the Board, Aimee brings to us her vast knowledge and experience of animal care, control, education and cruelty investigation. She wants to promote responsible pet ownership by education, training and affordable spay/neuter services for all.

In Aimee’s own words, “I have always been passionate about animals and have dedicated most of my life to being an advocate for animal welfare. Unfortunately I have seen too many healthy, adoptable animals lose their lives in open-admission shelters and have come to the realization that a no-kill philosophy is not an unattainable dream, but can indeed become a reality. That is why I became a part of SPCA Maui. With commitment and perseverance, we will make Maui a no-kill island and give a voice to countless innocent animals.”

Aimee moved from California to Maui in 1987 and is currently working for the State of Hawaii as a Traffic Enforcement Officer. She spent twenty years with the Maui Humane Society, the last twelve as Director of Animal Control, where she received numerous certificates and awards for her service to the community.

As a contributing member to the community, Aimee is a current member of Maui Crime Stoppers and a former member of Maui Coalition to End Abuse, Maui County Domestic Violence Task Force, Maui County Homeless Response Team and the Hawaii State Board of Veterinary Examiners.

If I were an animal I would be a giraffe… gentle and kind yet will never hesitate to stick my neck out for things I believe in.

Director

Doris Pompillio

As a member of the board Doris bring years of volunteer and organizational ability to SPCA Maui.

In Doris’s own words, “I am committed to ending the unnecessary killing of animals because there are too many without enough homes to go around. My dream is to see a waiting list at our local shelter to adopt a cat of dog.”

Doris is a native New Yourker, known for her tireless deciation to animal casuses, her organization skills, and “get it done” determination. After 35 with Verizon in Manhattan, she and her husband retired to Kihei, Maui in 1999.

As a contributing member of the community Doris’s volunteer work has helped ensure the success of many spay/neuter clinics, fundraising compaigns, and volunteer programs for Maui’s animals. She  is an active volunteer with 9th Life Hawaii, Feline Foundation, Maui Food, and the Maui Food Bank.

“If I were an animal I’d be a cat at our house: loved, pampered and catered to.”

Director

Leslie-Ann Yokouchi

As a member of the SPCA Maui Board, Leslie-Ann brings a legacy of community service. Her love of dogs, real estate and giving back to the community came from her Father, Pundy Yokouchi, well known philanthropic whose dream of having a cultural center on Maui became a reality.

In Leslie-Ann’s own words, “When I sat on the Board at Maui Humane Society and went for meetings there, I passed the cages and looked into the eyes of all these dogs. My heart went out to them, wondering who would be adopted and who wouldn’t. I wanted to save them all. Now with SPCA Maui there is hope to save them all.”

Leslie-Ann was born and raised on Maui. She started her own real estate company, Aina Maui Properties, which later became Prudential Locations, LLC.

As a contributing member to the community, Leslie-Ann has served on numerous boards, is a current member of the Seabury Hall Board of Trustees and the Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation. She was a former member of Maui Academy of Performing Arts, The Maui Leadership Board and the Maui Humane Society.

If I were an animal, I would of course be a DOG. Dogs live in the now. They don’t worry about the past or the future. They are pure with no agendas and live and love unconditionally