2025-2026 OCA Leadership
The governance board of OCA comprises of the President, President-Elect, Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, and a voting representative from each Chapter and Division. The position of President is the only elected position on the board, and elections for President are held every year. The position of Secretary and Treasurer are appointed. Each Chapter and Division of OCA has one appointed voting representative. The governing board meets quarterly to discuss the operations and goals of OCA.
Executive BoardPresident: Carmella HillPresident-Elect: Chase Morgan-SwaneyPast-President: Michael LewisSecretary: Annaleise FisherSupport TeamExecutive Director: Amy Barcelo
Conference Planner: Dwight Loken
Lobbyists: Amanda Sines & Rachel Ehresman
| Chapter PresidentsCentral Ohio (COCA): Kaela Vance East Ohio (EOCA): Charity Kurz Greater Cincinnati (GCCA): Jim Hightower Miami Valley (MVCA): Keith Vukasinovich North Central (NCOCA): Lauren Collins-Knight Northwest (NWOCA): Hannah Rowe South East (SEOCA): Caitlin Kraus Division PresidentsACAC Ohio: Nicolas Smith OACES: Kristen Toole OACPP: Katie Gamby
OAMCD: Adrianne Johnson
OARTC: Vacant
OASERVIC: Kailey Bradley
OASGW: Kelly Jones
OCCA: Sahaj Vohra
OCSJ: Aireal Clinton
OMHCA: Adrianne Johnson, Kenna White
OSUDP: Martina Moore
SAIGEO: Mariah Payne | Committee Chairs & LiaisonsAwards Chair: DoHee Kim-Appel Chapter & Division Mentor: Michael Lewis
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Dignity Chair: Patrice Callery
Ethics Liaison: Sherdene Simpson
Finance Chair: Vacant
Government Relations Chair: Vacant
Graduate Student Co-Chairs: Amaya Rakes, Kelsey Wargo
Insurance Advocacy Chair: Michael Desposito
Journal of Counselor Practice Editor: Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich
Leadership Development Co-Chairs: Laura Lewis, Amanda Cole
Media, Public Relations & Membership Co-Chairs: Marisa Cargill, Victoria Frazier
Nominations & Elections Chair: Michael Lewis
OCSWMFT Board Liaison: Laci Carsey
Parliamentarian/Bylaws Chair: Kelsey Jager
Political Action Chair: Michael Scoville
Professional Development Co-Chairs: Terra Howell-Muth, Charity Kurz |