The Winnipeg Humane Society Welcomes New CEO

The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Christina Von Schindler has joined the WHS as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2025.

A lifelong advocate for animal welfare and a dedicated rescue dog parent, Von Schindler has been an active member of the WHS Board of Directors since 2023, contributing her time, expertise, and unwavering passion for making a difference in the lives of animals.

Professionally, Von Schindler brings over a decade of leadership experience as Chief Privacy Officer for Shared Health and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA). In this role, she has led and coordinated provincial initiatives to uphold privacy rights through shared standards, policies, and processes across Manitoba’s health system. Prior to her public service career, she held leadership roles in the charitable sector, notably at Sara Riel and The Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (now Manitoba Possible), where she advocated for community-focused methods to assist underserved populations.

“Christina brings an exceptional blend of expertise, dedication, and compassion to her new role as CEO,” says WHS Board Chair Howard Almdal. “Her passion for animal welfare and her commitment to community care strongly aligns with the values of the WHS. We are confident that her leadership will be instrumental in strengthening the WHS’ strategic pillars, enabling us to expand our impact and continue creating meaningful change for animals and the community we serve.”

Photo caption: Christina Von Schindler, pictured with one of her three rescue dogs, Farley.