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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 Board


President: Carmella Hill

President-Elect: Chase Morgan-Swaney

Past-President: Michael Lewis

Secretary: Annaleise Fisher



Support Team


Executive Director: Amy Barcelo

Conference Planner: Dwight Loken
Lobbyists: Amanda Sines & Rachel Ehresman


Chapter Presidents


Central 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 Presidents


ACAC 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 & Liaisons


Awards 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

    Questions and comments can be directed to Amy Barcelo, Executive Director at:

    OCAExec@gmail.com PO Box 470001 | Broadview Heights, OH 44147 | 216.438.1994

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