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.
2023/24 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
Kevin Churchill
Vice President
Julia Roitenberg
Secretary
Kirsten Woodend
Treasurer
Vacant
Members-At-Large
Helen Doyle
Dr. Cindy Sinclair
Dr. Faiza Waheed
Elena Hasheminejad
Anthony Lombardo
Jacob Shelley
2023/24 Constituent Society Representatives
Alliance for Healthier Communities
Kirsten Woodend
Association of Supervisors of Public Health Inspectors of Ontario
Jon Groulx
Canadian Institute Of Public Health Inspectors – Ontario
John Canaan
Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group – Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
Pam Stuckles
Ontario Association of Public Health Nursing Leaders (OPHNL)
David Groulx
Ontario Public Health Libraries Association (OPHLA)
Rebecca Strange
