Management Team

The Board of Directors is responsible for hiring and overseeing the Executive Director, who in turn is charged with hiring and overseeing the management team. Combined, our staff team has put in the equivalent of over 50 years of service to the OCA, and accumulated over 100 years of experience in the co-operative sector!


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Jennifer Ross

Executive Director

As Executive Director, Jennifer is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the Association, as well as promoting the development and sustainability of the co-operative model through activities that advance the collective interests of the co-operative sector. She has full responsibility for the provision of management and administrative services, including finance, human resources, facilities, government relations, membership, education, co-op development, events, and external relations that support the organization’s mission and vision and both short- and long-term objectives.

Contact Jennifer Ross at [email protected]
or at ext. 22

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Audrey Aczel

Communications Manager

Audrey develops, manages and executes the organization’s communications plan, as well as supports the planning and execution of OCA's events. Through a separate contract with the Directors’ Forum Co-operative, Audrey manages their annual fall governance conference, AGM and virtual governance series.

Contact Audrey Aczel at [email protected]
or at ext. 24

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Peter Cameron

Co-operative Home Ownership Project Manager

Contact Peter Cameron at [email protected]
or at ext. 23

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Michelle Christmann

Education Manager

Michelle organizes and oversees all the co-operative education programs and initiatives for the association. Feel free to contact her to discuss training and education opportunities for your organization or school!

Contact Michelle Christmann at [email protected]
or at ext. 29

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Carol Fleming

Director, Co-operative Young Leaders

Carol organizes and oversees the programing, logistics and recruitment (participant, facilitator and sponsorship) for the CYL program.  

Contact Carol Fleming at [email protected]
or at ext. 25

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Sujit Basak

Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper

Contact Sujit Basak at [email protected]
or at ext. 27

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