Charmaine Brett

Charmaine Brett brings more than 20 years of global non-profit leadership in animal welfare, humanitarian response, and community-led development. Widely respected for her leadership during complex emergency responses in Canada and internationally, Charmaine has advanced access to veterinary care in remote and underserved communities through mobile clinics, education initiatives, and innovative care models. 

Charmaine has held senior leadership positions at various organizations, including Veterinarians Without Borders, Doctors Without Borders, Action Against Hunger, Habitat for Humanity, and the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of Veterinarians Without Borders North America, where she expanded the organization’s reach across more than 13 countries.  She continues to be an active member of VSF International, a global network working in 55 countries to improve the health of animals, people and the environment.   

Charmaine’s leadership is rooted in collaboration, equity, and compassion, and she is proud to lead the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society into its next chapter.