About the College of Naturopaths of Ontario

Staff

Office of the CEO

Andrew Parr, CAE

CEO

Chief Executive Officer of the College, fulfilling the responsibilities set under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Naturopathy Act, 2007. These activities are conducted within the legislated objectives of the College, and with the duty to serve and protect the public interest. The CEO also: assists the College Council in its established governance structure, provides leadership, direction and guidance to the College on governance-related issues, supports the development and implementation of regulations, by-laws and policies under direction of the Council, ensures good management and fiscal practices, including oversight and responsibility for the annual operating, capital and cash budgets, and provides reports to the Ministry of Health (MoH) on activities of the Council and College.

CEO@collegeofnaturopaths.on.ca

English

Agnes Kupny

Director of Operations

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Operations has a primary focus of overseeing the day-to-day operational activities of the College. The secondary focus is to provide coordination and maintenance of the College’s resources. This role also supports governance and strategic operations through effective and efficient processes.

English, Polish

Dilyara Madeira

Executive Liaison

The Executive Liaison is responsible for providing support to the CEO, Senior Management Team and the Council of the College to help manage and advance the College’s initiatives and to support it meeting its goals. The Executive Liaison provides program support to the CEO and project and administrative support to the CEO and Senior Leadership team.

English, Russian

Monika Zingaro

Administration Coordinator

Reporting to the Director of Operations and indirectly to the CEO, the Administration Coordinator provides strategic and organisational support for all Council and Committees led by the Director of Operations and CEO, General Operations, Human Resources, I.T and Accounting.

English

Thussyanthi Pirabakaran

Finance Coordinator

The Finance Coordinator primarily supports management of the day-to-day financial activities of the College and maintains College resources. This role supports governance and strategic operations through effective and efficient processes.

English, Tamil

Ian D'Costa

Senior Communications Officer

The Senior Communications Officer is responsible for providing leadership on all communications activities, including the Colleges’ print and electronic communication, website, social media and adherence to brand standards.

English

Yun Zhang John

Marketing Communications Officer

The Marketing Communications Officer is responsible for supporting the communications and event marketing activities, including the Colleges’ print and electronic communication, website, social media, and adherence to brand standards. They also support the College in providing services to the public and other stakeholders in French.

English, French, Mandarin

Charlotte Ribeiro Lopes

Administrative Assistant, Communications

The Administrative Assistant, Communications provides tactical and organizational support for all communications, records management and public relations functions for both within the department and across the organization. It also supports the College in providing services to the public and other stakeholders in French.

French, English

Registration & Examinations

Erica Laugalys

Director, Registration & Examinations

Responsible for managing and overseeing the initial registration process, delivery and development of College examinations, the College's Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Program and registration processes related to annual dues and information returns, professional corporations and class changes. Provides support to the Registration, Exam Development and Exam Appeals Committees.

English

Marita Dias

Entry-to-Practise Coordinator

Responsible for providing ongoing support on all matters related to entry-to-practise and the College’s Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) program.

English, Hindi

Zahra Essa

Registration Coordinator

Responsible for providing on-going support on all matters related to Registration, including but not limited to the annual collection of registration information and fees, and Professional Corporations. This role also supports the work of the Registration Committee.

English

Anum Jamal

Examinations Coordinator

The Examinations Coordinator provides ongoing support for the development, facilitation, and maintenance of College examinations. This position involves a variety of activities, including but not limited to, the delivery of entry-to-practise and post-registration examinations, development and maintenance of examination policies and procedures, and providing support to the Exams Committee (Entry-to-Practise), and the Exam Appeals Committee.

English, Urdu

Bree Leblanc

Examinations Coordinator

The Examinations Coordinator provides ongoing support for the development, facilitation, and maintenance of College examinations. This position involves a variety of activities, including but not limited to, the delivery of entry-to-practise and post-registration examinations, development and maintenance of examination policies and procedures, and providing support to the Exams Committee (Entry-to-Practise), and the Exam Appeals Committee.

English

Sajjad Junaid

Examinations Coordinator

The Examinations Coordinator provides ongoing support for the development, facilitation, and maintenance of College examinations. This position involves a variety of activities, including but not limited to, the delivery of entry-to-practise and post-registration examinations, development and maintenance of examination policies and procedures, and providing support to the Exams Committee (Entry-to-Practise), and the Exam Appeals Committee.

English

Tuyen Le

Examinations Coordinator

The Examinations Coordinator provides ongoing support for the development, facilitation, and maintenance of College examinations. This position involves a variety of activities, including but not limited to, the delivery of entry-to-practise and post-registration examinations, development and maintenance of examination policies and procedures, and providing support to the Exams Committee (Entry-to-Practise), and the Exam Appeals Committee.

English, Vietnamese

Professional Practice

Jeremy Quesnelle

Deputy CEO

Responsible for managing and delivering the Quality Assurance, Patient Relations and the Investigations, Complaints and Reports processes. Oversees the development and review of policies, standards and guidelines to help Registrants comply with their legislative responsibilities. Provides support to the Quality Assurance and Patient Relations Committees as well as the ICRC.

English, French

Joseph Quao

Administrative Assistant, Regulatory Programs

The Administrative Assistant has a primary focus of supporting the day to day activities of the Deputy CEO and the Professional Conduct and Professional Practice regulatory departments. This role supports governance and strategic operations through effective and efficient processes.

English

Dr. Mary-Ellen McKenna, ND (Retired)

Manager, Professional Practice

Educates Registrants, stakeholders and the public on the regulation of the profession under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Naturopathy Act, 2007. Guides Registrants who have questions about the legislation, regulations, Standards of Practice, Guidelines and policies of the College, as they relate to practice issues. Answers questions from the public about the practice of naturopathy in Ontario.

English

Natalia Vasilyeva

Manager, Professional Conduct

Manages the Complaints and Discipline Programs and provides support to the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC), Discipline Committee and Fitness to Practise Committee. Also the first point of contact for filing a complaint against a Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario.

English, Russian, French

Daniella Daley

Coordinator, Professional Practice

To coordinate and provide strategic support to the Manager, Professional Practice and the Deputy CEO in the Quality Assurance (QA) Program, as well as in the Inspection Program of the College. The Coordinator will coordinate the day to day deliverables of these programs to ensure effective and efficient operations.

English

Rebecca McBride

Coordinator, Professional Conduct

To coordinate and provide strategic support to the Manager, Professional Conduct and the Deputy CEO in the Inquires, Complaints and Reports Program, as well as in the Discipline Program of the College. The Coordinator will coordinate the day to day deliverables of these programs to ensure effective and efficient operations.

English

Languages spoken:

In addition to English, some staff at the College will be able to assist the public in a variety of other languages, including German, Farsi, French, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. The College will also receive translation support for individuals who are unable to speak any of these languages listed.