Meet the OAEM Board

2025 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:

Paula-Marie Jannetta, President/Chief Officer

Richard Karsseboom, Vice-President Operations

Scott Hill, Chief Financial Officer/Privacy Officer

Directors:

Jelena Ivanova, Director of Member Outreach

Kevin J. Bull, Director of Community and Stakeholder Relations (Co-chair)

Laura James, Director of Community and Stakeholder Relations (Co-chair)

Oliver Moloney, Director of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

James McArthur, Director of Professional Networking and Special Events

Directors at Large: (specific portfolios will be assigned at the first board meeting of the new term)

Amanda Fusco

Michelle Papas

Rob VanderHeyden, CEMC