The Council is the governing body of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. It sets policy and provides leadership and direction to the profession. There are up to 28 Council member positions: eleven professional members elected by the profession from across the province, one being a non-voter; two to four appointed academic members; and eight to thirteen members of the public appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The Council meets four times a year and the public is welcome to attend.
Professional Members
Fred Schmidt, Ph.D., C.Psych. – District 1 (North)
Ian Nicholson, Ph.D., C.Psych. – District 2 (Southwest), College Council President
Wanda Towers, Ph.D., C.Psych. – District 3 (Central)
Jacob Kaiserman, Psy.D., C.Psych. – District 4 (East)
David Kurzman, Ph.D., C.Psych. – District 5 (GTA East)
Rachel Wayne, Ph.D., C.Psych. – District 6 (GTA West)
Glenn Webster, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc. – District 7 (Psychological Associates)
Maggie Toplak, Ph.D., C.Psych. – District 9 (Academic)
Peter Bieling, Ph.D., C.Psych. – District 9 (Academic) College Council Vice-President
Kendra Thomson, Ph.D. – District 9 (Academic)
Conrad Leung – District 8 (Behaviour Analysts) (Interim)
Nicole Neil – District 8 (Behaviour Analysts) (Interim)
Olivia Ng – District 8 (Behaviour Analysts) (Interim)
Public Members
Paul Stopciati
Nadia Mocan
Esther Vlessing
Pascale Gonthier
Ilia Maor
Scott Warnock
Cenobar Parker
Mary Kalantzis
College Staff – Directors
Tony DeBono, MBA, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Registrar & Executive Director
Barry Gang, MBA, Dip.C.S., C.Psych.Assoc.
Deputy Registrar/Director, Professional Affairs
Lesia Mackanyn
Director, Registration
Zimra Yetnikoff, B.A., J.D.
Director, Investigations and Hearings
Stephanie Morton, CHRP, CAE
Director, Corporate Services