2026-2027 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: Chase Morgan-SwaneyPresident-Elect: Alicia HallPast-President: Carmella HillTreasurer: Barbara Moore Secretary: Annaleise FisherSupport TeamExecutive Director: Amy Barcelo
Conference Planner: Dwight Loken
Lobbyist: Amanda Sines
| Chapter PresidentsCentral Ohio (COCA): Susanne Perry East Ohio (EOCA): Emily Dennis Greater Cincinnati (GCCA): Patrice Callery Miami Valley (MVCA): Aneesa Bhimani-Trimble North Central (NCOCA): Victoria Frazier Northwest (NWOCA): Vacant South East (SEOCA): Sahaj Vohra Division PresidentsACAC Ohio: Nicolas Smith OACES: Shazia Naurin OACPP: Brian Valasek
OAMCD: Vacant
OARTC: Stephanie Marder
OASERVIC: Shazia Naurin
OASGW: Kelsey Wargo
OCCA: Vacant
OCSJ: Vacant
OSUDP: Martina Starkey
SAIGEO: Jennifer Bullock | Committee Chairs & LiaisonsAwards Chair: Aneesa Bhimani-Trimble Chapter & Division Mentor: Carmella Hill
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Dignity Chair: Vacant
Ethics Liaison: Sherdene Simpson
Finance Chair: Vacant
Government Relations Chair: Charles "CJ" Potter, Keith Vukasinovich
Graduate Student Co-Chairs: Shannon O'Mara, Nicolas Smith
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: Carmella Hill
OCSWMFT Board Liaison: Andrew Kirsop
Parliamentarian/Bylaws Chair: Kelsey Jager
Political Action Chair: Michael Scoville
Professional Development Chair: Charity Kurz |