OPHA’s unique governance system includes the Board of Directors, bylaws and policies that help in decision making and render accountability. We are unique in having a large Board of Directors which includes representatives from our constituent societies, each of whom has a vote on the Board.
OPHA is a member-driven organization. Any member in good Standing is entitled to participate in the governance of the Association by attending OPHA meetings, running for a position on the Board of Directors, participating in and voting at the Annual General Meeting, submitting position papers to Membership for approval, participating in any OPHA workgroup, writing advocacy letters on behalf of OPHA, and much more.
2019/20 OPHA Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the OPHA — a voluntary association of individuals and Constituent Societies from various sectors and disciplines who have an interest in promoting and optimizing the health of the people of Ontario. The Board of Directors is responsible for managing the affairs of the OPHA according to bylaws and a strategic plan approved through voting by the membership.
President
Karen Ellis-Scharfenberg
President Elect
Lisa Demaline
Past President
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Secretary
Kevin Churchill
Treasurer
Larry Stinson
Members-At-Large
Kendra Cheeseman
Helen Doyle
Dr. Hammad Raza Durani
Joanne Enders
Elena Hasheminejad
Dr. Jacob Shelley
Ex-Officio
Loretta Ryan
Xavier Debane
2018/19 Constituent Society Representatives
Fiona Kelly
Liben Gebremikael
Suzanne De Haney
Association of Supervisors of Public Health Inspectors of Ontario
Sylvanus Thompson
John Cannan
Poonam Sharma
Angela Andrews
Lisa Demaline
Ontario Society of Physical Activity Promoters in Public Health
Lisa Kaldeway
Lindsay Davidson
Tara Wincott