Meet the OAEM Board
2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The volunteer Board of Directors is elected by the members to provide leadership, governance and strategic decision making for the Association. The Board's core purpose is to represent the diverse interests of Ontario's emergency management and business continuity professional and academic member community and to ensure board excellence in accordance with OAEM's mission and goals.
Our Board is comprised of passionate and accomplished community leaders, from various emergency management and business continuity sectors, who volunteer their time and expertise in providing innovative leadership to the Board. Interested in joining the Board? Submit a Board Application Form.
Officers:
Richard Karsseboom, President
Laura James, Vice President
Scott Hill, Treasurer/Privacy Officer
Amanda Fusco, Secretary
Directors:
Jelena Ivanova, Director of Member Outreach
James McArthur, Director of Professional Networking & Special Events
Michelle Papas, Director of Business Development & Expansion
Sonia Taurasi, Co-Director of Marketing & Communications
Tricia Wretham, Co-Director of Marketing & Communications