Vote in the OLA Election
Election runs December 2 - 11
Elections are held when there are multiple nominations received for open vacancies.
The OLA election will take place December 2–11 for the positions listed below. Review the candidates below, then log into the voting platform to learn more and cast your vote.
OLA Board – Vice President / President Elect (2 year term)
Sarah Gauthier – Hamilton Public Library
Ruth Gretsinger – Retired School Teacher Librarian
Jen Kendall – Fort Erie Public Library
OLA Board – Treasurer
Matthew Corbett – Petawawa Public Library
Matthew Rohweder – Wilfrid Laurier University
OLA Board – Member At Large – Advocacy
Jo-Anne Petropoulos – McMaster University
Silvia Vong – University of Toronto
OPLA – Vice President / President Elect (3 year term)
Amir Feridooni – Markham Public Library
Lindsay Harris – Woodstock Public Library
OSLA Councillor – 3 year term – 3 positions available
Aggie Gasior – York Region District School Board
Lisa Lewis – Toronto District School Board
Sue Matthews – Ottawa Carleton District School Board
Jenn O’Reilly – Ottawa Carleton District School Board
OCULA Councillor – 3 year term – 3 seats available
Aleksandra Blake – Carleton University
Justine Cotton – Brock University
Annalisa Gatti – University of Toronto
Amal Hussien – University of Toronto
Sahar Kasiri-Motlagh – University of Toronto
Michael McArthur – Laurentian University
Elections for the following vacancies will not be held as either all nominations received were appointed to their positions, or no nominations were received:
OLBA Vice President, President Elect, OLBA Councillor
OHLIA Vice President, President Elect, OHLIA Councillor
OSLA Vice President, President Elect
OPLA Councillor
Results of Council Elections will be announced in shared in January when new terms begin.
How to Vote
Meet the candidates and vote!
Note: You may have already received an email directly from our voting platform to prompt you to vote.
You will need to login with your OLA Account credentials. If you do not know your OLA Account credentials, you will need to reset your password.
If you do not receive a link through the “Forgot my password” prompt, please contact mmacks@accessola.com.
Submit a nomination for a vacancy on the OLA Board or an OLA Council.
Nomination Package Includes:
1. Nominator information
2. Nominee information (if nominating someone other than yourself)
3. Position statement – view example and instructions
4. Photo to be used in election
Nominations close November 15, 2025.
Open Positions for OLA Board and Councils
OLA has a Board of Directors and 5 Sector Councils. Presidents and Vice-Presidents of Councils also are also elected to the OLA Board of Directors for their final term as past president.
OLA Vice President / President Elect – 2 year term Learn More!
OLA Board Treasurer – 2 year term Learn More!
Member at Large (Advocacy Voice) – 3 year term Learn More!
The Member at Large positions work closely with the OLA Board, assisting in the planning and action of the Association. The at Large Member priorities are selected by the Board at the time of the passing of the OLA Strategic Plan in areas of priority within that plan, and for the purpose of bringing specific voices to the table which may otherwise not be present through Divisional Council representation.
Read more about the OLA Vice President/President Elect
Read more about the Member at Large positions on the OLA Board.
Read more about the OLA Treasurer Position on the OLA Board
Vice President / President Elect – 3 year term Learn more!
Councillor (3 year term) 3 positions available
Vice President/President Elect – 3 year term. Learn More!
Councillor (3 year term) 2 positions available
Vice President / President Elect – 3 year term Learn More!
Councillor (3 year term) 3 positions available
Councillor (1 year term) 1 position available
Vice President/President Elect – 3 year term Learn More!
Councillor (3 year term)
Vice President/President Elect – 3 year term Learn More!
Councillor (3 year term) 4 positions available
Volunteering on an OLA Board/Council
What does it mean to volunteer on a Board or Council?
- Involvement in positive change for libraries and professional practice.
- Learn and participate in province-wide initiatives relating to various library sectors
- Connect, collaborate, and network with colleagues around the province.
Learn more about timelines, responsibilities, and the kind of work you will encounter – Board and Councilor Roles and Responsibilities.
Read the current OLA Strategic Plan which guides the work of the OLA Board and councils.
