OSTA-AECO Annual General Meeting 2024

Aksnoor, serving as the Vice President of the CSA, is a graduate of Humber College's Civil Engineering Technology program. Aksnoor has demonstrated his commitment to community service through his involvement with various NGOs. With a passion for advocacy and leadership, Aksnoor is... Read More →

Anne brings a wealth of experience to her role as OCSTA’s Director of Catholic Education, having served as past president of the Ontario Catholic Supervisory Officers’ Association and as a past Vice-Chair of the Institute for Catholic Education. With a strong provincial perspective... Read More →

Annie is Executive Director of People for Education, an Ontario-based organization founded in 1996 to support public education in Ontario’s English, Catholic, and French schools. She regularly provides advice to policymakers and government, and her writing on education has been... Read More →

Azi, currently in her final year of Humber’s Bachelor of Commerce program in Digital Business Management, is a dedicated advocate for her peers. As the president of the College Student Alliance, she tirelessly works to address the needs and concerns of students, striving to create... Read More →

Cathy Abraham, President of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association and trustee representing Clarington with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, strongly believes that a quality public education system is paramount to a healthy society. With four terms as a trustee... Read More →

Christine Corso, a former public school teacher turned PhD candidate at OISE/University of Toronto, is a Canada Graduate Scholar specializing in the impacts of COVID-19 on student motivation and engagement. In her role as Researcher and Project Coordinator at People for Education... Read More →

Emily Poirier, serving as the Western USC’s Vice President External Affairs, is dedicated to fostering relationships with the community and government to advocate for students’ concerns at municipal, provincial, and federal levels. In her role, she collaborates with stakeholders... Read More →

Eryn Smit, with over a decade of experience as an elementary school administrator at the Lambton Kent District School Board, has demonstrated exemplary leadership in both the Chatham and Sarnia areas. Actively engaged in the OPC District 10 Executive, Eryn has held various roles and... Read More →

Haïfa Zemni, a student at Gisèle-Lalonde Public High School in Orléans, is president of the Fédération de la jeunesse franco-ontarienne (FESFO). A quiet force with a strong vision for the future, Haïfa is already deeply involved in the organization's advocacy efforts and has... Read More →

Jennifer McIntyre, OPSBA's Director of Policy, is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in shaping educational policies. With a keen understanding of the complexities of the education landscape, Jennifer plays a pivotal role in developing strategies that advance the... Read More →

Laura Elliott, a distinguished educator with over 35 years of experience, has held leadership roles in various educational institutions, including the Thames Valley District School Board and the Ontario Ministry of Education. Her commitment to enhancing educational outcomes for marginalized... Read More →

Lesleigh Dye, Director of Education for District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1), prioritizes communication, Indigenous education, leadership development, parent engagement, policy development, strategic planning, and student advocacy. With a career dedicated to inclusivity... Read More →

Luciana Cardarelli serves as the Coordinator and AQ Registrar in the Catholic Leadership Development Services, demonstrating her commitment to fostering leadership within the Catholic education community. With her role encompassing coordination and administration of Additional Qualification... Read More →

Malika, armed with a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and a Baccalaureate of Applied Science in Child, Youth, and Family from the University of Guelph, is deeply committed to policy analysis. With a focus on issues like youth homelessness, housing, national home... Read More →

Maïssa Zemni, a 12th-grade student at Gisèle-Lalonde Public High School, is passionate about advocating for French students. With two years of experience as a student advisor and previous service as a senator in the student senate, Maïssa is deeply committed to representing the... Read More →

Michelle has history and experience as an educator, vice-principal, and principal in both Toronto and Hamilton-Wentworth District School Boards, culminating in her role as K-12 System Principal of Equity at HWDSB. Currently serving as an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Consultant... Read More →

Nick Milanetti is an esteemed Catholic educator with over 30 years of experience at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. His leadership extends beyond the local level, having been elected President of the Ontario Catholic Supervisory Officers’ Association in 2010. With... Read More →

Patrick Daly has served as a Catholic school trustee since 1985 and chaired the Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB since 1991. As president of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA) in 1996 and again in 2016, he's played a pivotal role in achieving equity in education funding... Read More →

As the Director of Communications at the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association (OCSTA) for over 20 years, Sharon has led the development and management of communications and public affairs strategies supporting and advancing the goals of publicly funded Catholic education... Read More →

Stephanie Donaldson, a seasoned leader in Ontario's public and non-profit sectors, brings extensive experience to Ontario's education system. With a background as a former elected school board trustee and Vice-Chair of the Toronto Board of Health, improving the lives of children... Read More →

Tammy Shubat serves as the Director of Partnerships and Public Affairs at Ophea, drawing from her extensive experience in previous roles at Ophea and Diabetes Canada. Holding a Master's degree in Human Kinetics from The University of British Columbia, Tammy is dedicated to promoting... Read More →