Board of Directors
2025-2026 OCEA President
Jenna Bavota
Jenna has been a member of the OCEA since 2019. She has been a Captain of the Western team, Membership Coordinator for the West Zone, and Zone Support on the Board of Directors. She is very excited to continue working with captains and exec to help the OCEA grow as this year’s President.
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2025-2026 OCEA Vice-President
Kaitlin Davis
Kaitlin has been part of the OCEA since 2020, having a blast with the Laurier team for two years, and returning as a warm up rider and horse donor since graduating and beginning her career in marketing. She is super excited to stay with the BoD for 2025/2026 to continue to support the OCEA and help it thrive!
2025-2026 OCEA Zone Support
Laura Robertson
Laura has been part of the OCEA since 2017, first as a member of the Waterloo team, then returning as a warmup rider, West Zone Head and President since graduating. She is super excited to continue as a member of the BoD for 2025/2026 to further support the OCEA and make it a fun & safe experience for everyone involved!
2025-2026 OCEA Secretary
Lily McDermid
Lily has been involved with the OCEA since 2022. She was a team member and co-captain of the Queen’s Equestrian Team, and was the Membership Coordinator for the East Zone last season. She is looking forward to being a part of the Board of Directors for the 2025/2026 season and is excited for another great year with the OCEA.
2025-2026 OCEA Treasurer
Emma Hamilton
Emma has been a member of the OCEA since 2017 with McMaster Equestrian Team while completing her B.Comm in Integrated Business and Humanities. She is the Communications Lead at Friday Harbour Resort and Co-Owner of Carrot & Stick Horse Shows, hosted at the Essa Agriplex.
2025-2026 OCEA Treasurer
Sky Tremaine
Sky has been involved with OCEA since 2021, competing for Laurier’s equestrian team for four years and serving as West Zone Head for a year. She is passionate about staying involved in the sport she loves and is excited to support the continued growth and success of the OCEA as part of the 2025/26 Board of Directors.
2025-2026 OCEA Horse Welfare Coordinator
Taylor Gray
Taylor has been a part of the OCEA since 2021, as a member and captain of the Laurier Equestrian team, as well as a Horse Coordinator for the West zone. She is now graduated but excited to stay involved as the Horse Welfare Coordinator on the BoD this season. Looking forward to a great season!
2025-2026 OCEA Horse Welfare Coordinator
Lauren Kennedy
Lauren has been a member of the OCEA since 2022, first as a member and Assistant Captain of the Brock team, before taking over the Horse Coordinator role in 2022. Since then, she has held other Central Zone Executive positions including Membership Coordinator and Zone Head in the 2024-2025 season. Lauren is excited to join the BoD for 2025-2026 and ensure a fun, safe and inclusive environment for members, horse donors, and the horses!.
2025-2026 OCEA Communications Intern
Hannah VanLeeuwen
Hannah has been part of the OCEA since 2022, serving as Queen’s Equestrian President, East Zone Head, and West Zone Head. She has also worked in sports communications since 2022. Hannah is excited to market the OCEA this year and work alongside schools to ensure a great season!