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Sarah is an accomplished health care executive with over 30 years of leadership experience. She brings to the role of CEO of OPA a very unique combination of health professional regulatory and professional association experience in health care, along with a strong results focused experience in member advocacy, strategy, policy, and program and service delivery. Her prior experience as the CEO of OntarioMD, a subsidiary of the Ontario Medical Association, focused on supporting and enabling digital transformation working with clinicians, the government, Ontario Health and key stakeholders across the province. She has demonstrated experience and success in results-oriented delivery with strategic partnerships across Canada. Sarah holds an MHSc (University of Toronto), an LL.M in Health Law (Osgoode), along with her ICD.D designation as a corporate Director. Contact Sarah at shutchison@opa.on.ca.

Diane Unção oversees the Association’s day-to-day corporate operations, including the management of information systems, sales activities, and the coordination of advertising, exhibit opportunities, and sponsorships. Diane works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, and helps ensure the Association fulfills its legal obligations as a not-for-profit corporation. Contact: dianeu@opa.on.ca Ext. 227

The Director Practice & Policy is the Association’s primary contact with and resource to staff, members, volunteers and the public in the areas of practice and policy related to physiotherapy in Ontario. She manages activities regarding member service offerings, professional practice issues and resources, advocacy projects, and the building of strategic partnerships. Contact: estevenson@opa.on.ca Ext. 232

Aleksandra (Alli) focuses on projects that support engagement and capacity building through regional and individual development of physiotherapy networks to build a community of advocates and to support workforce/workplace excellence. She also supports the creation and implementation of communication strategies to build awareness of such initiatives for membership and the public. Contact: anikolovski@opa.on.ca Ext. 241

Janine manages aspects of the Association’s communications, including media inquiries. She manages campaigns and all internal and external emails and social media. Contact Janine with any questions related to internal or external communications, including any media inquiries. Contact Janine at jframst@opa.on.ca or at Ext. 225

Sara manages all aspects of the website including special projects, such as our current website redevelopment. Contact Sara with any questions related to advertising listings on our website. Contact: spulins@opa.on.ca Ext. 222

Prerna is OPA’s Membership Coordinator and is often the first point of contact for external inquiries. In her role, she coordinates and supports our members and the work done with committees and districts. She focuses on enhancing the member experience through engagement, outreach, and personalized support. Contact Prerna for any inquiries you have and if you are interested in volunteering for the Association. She can be reached at ptawde@opa.on.ca Ext. 240