Our Leadership
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Jordan Moat
CHAIR
"Libro became a voting member of OCA in an effort to have a deeper connection to the broader co-op community. We are committed to supporting the co-operative movement and felt this was a great way to do that. It also gave us an opportunity to support advocacy efforts for co-ops from a collective perspective."
Andi Argast
DIRECTOR
"Worker co-operatives like Hypha thrive when connected to a broader community of shared values. Through OCA, we've gained access to a province-wide network of co-ops across many sectors, as well as a wealth of cooperative expertise and resources."
Diana Idibe
YOUTH DIRECTOR
OCA Board
“As a young person in the co-operative sector, I look forward to learning and contributing a very necessary youth perspective.”
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Wendy Carruthers
VICE-CHAIR
"The Co-operators is a member of every provincial co-operative association as we have a mandate to be a leader in the Canadian co-operative movement. We participate via dues and sponsorships, by providing people to sit on boards and committees, and through the sharing of knowledge and in-kind services."
Chris Caners
DIRECTOR
"The work of the OCA is critical to our need to remain well-informed and connected. We also support the development and growth of the co-operative sector."
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Kelli Phillips
DIRECTOR
"Hay Communications values the support and resources provided by OCA. Co-ops tend to be smaller companies, so we benefit from this like-minded group of individuals, much like how Hay works with other local telcos."
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Kathy Stewart
TREASURER
"We believe in co-operation among co-operatives, so being a member of OCA helps fulfill this co-operative principle by providing an opportunity to be a part of the larger co-operative family and to learn how our services can help support other co-operatives. We can all learn from each other no matter the type of co-operative."
Paul Emerick
DIRECTOR
"As a farmer-owned co-op, we rely on OCA to champion collaboration, strengthen governance, and amplify our collective voice—ensuring co-ops thrive, innovate, and deliver lasting value to members and communities.”
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Kerr Smith
DIRECTOR
“As a farmer-owned co-operative, Gay Lea Foods values the OCA’s role in strengthening collaboration, advancing strong governance, amplifying the collective voice of co-ops, and educating the next generation about the power and potential of the co-op model.”
Interested in joining our Board?
Becoming a member of the Board of Directors at OCA is an opportunity for representatives from our Member-Owner organizations to contribute their knowledge, energy, and commitment to the well-being of Ontario’s co-operatives.
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Your involvement will provide deeper and broader experiences in the co-operative sector, and an appreciation of the benefits of collaboration when we work together using our common values to achieve our shared goals.