Board of Directors
2026-2027 OCEA President
Jenna Bavota
Jenna has been a member of the OCEA since 2019. She has been a team member and Captain (Western), West Zone Membership Coordinator (2023/24), Zone Support (2024/25) and President (2025/26). She is very excited to continue to helping the OCEA improve this year in her second year as President! Jenna has an undergrad in Medical Sciences and works full time as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Toronto General Hospital.
president.ontariocea@gmail.com
2026-2027 OCEA Vice-President
Hannah Vanleeuwen
Hannah has been part of the OCEA since 2022, riding with the Queen’s team. She joined the exective team in 2023 and since then has served as East and West Zone Head and Communications Intern. She is currently pursuing a MSc at the University of Guelph. She is excited to continue supporting the OCEA in the 2026-2027 season!
vp.ontariocea@gmail.com
2026-2027 OCEA Zone Support
Tessa Kahl
Tessa has been part of the OCEA since 2023, as a member of the McMaster team. She has been Central membership coordinator as well as Zone Head. She is super excited to be joining the BoD for 2026/2027 to continue to support the OCEA and make it a fun & safe experience for everyone involved!
zs.ontariocea@gmail.com
2026-2027 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 previously the Membership Coordinator for the East Zone. She is looking forward to continuing to be a part of the Board of Directors again for the 2026/2027 season and is excited for another great year working alongside the amazing people of the OCEA.
2026-2027 OCEA Treasurer
Brooke Pirie
Brooke joined the OCEA community in 2025 through Western University’s lesson program. She is currently in her second year studying Business Management and Organizational Studies at Western. Having ridden for over 12 years and competed in eventing, she has developed a strong passion for the equestrian community. She is excited to take on the role of Treasurer for the 2026–2027 season, contribute to the organization, and have a super fun year!
2025-2026 OCEA Treasurer
Sky Tremaine
Sky has been involved with OCEA since 2021, competing for Laurier’s team for four years and serving as West Zone Head for a year. She is committed to staying involved in the sport she loves and is now focused on a career in sport management. She is excited to support the OCEA for another year as part of the 2026-2027 BoD!
2026-2027 OCEA Horse Welfare Coordinator
Rachel Dueck
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!
2026-2027 OCEA Horse Welfare Coordinator
Lauren Kennedy
Lauren has been a member of the OCEA since 2022, first as a rider and Assistant Captain for the Brock team before taking on various roles at the Zone level, including Membership Coordinator and Central Zone Head. Outside of the OCEA, Lauren has a Masters of Applied Disability Studies and works full-time as a Registered Behaviour Analyst. She is excited to return to the Board as Horse Welfare Coordinator for the 2026–2027 season and continue fostering a fun and safe environment for riders, donors, and horses!
Board Members
Talya has been a part of the OCEA since 2023, with the Brock Equestrian Team. As Communications Coordinator, she is excited to capture memories across all zones on social media and market the OCEA this year. Talya is excited and passionate about her studies in Sport Management and using that connection to grow and showcase the OCEA.
2026-2027 OCEA
Communications Coordinator
Talya Stolar
2026-2027 OCEA
Sponsorship Coordinator
Emma Uba
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.