Staff
CEO Office
John-Paul Cody-Cox, Chief Executive Officer
John-Paul (JP) Cody-Cox Chief Executive Officer, brings to the role more than 15 years of leadership background in growing and transforming national associations. He is leading the CPA forward as it faces new challenges and takes advantage of innovative opportunities to advocate on behalf of the profession, build an exceptional member experience and work collaboratively with partners to better serve Canadians in optimizing their health.
JP is an active member of the community, having mentored young executives with the Canadian Society of Association Executives as well as serving on various not-for-profit board of directors.
Away from work JP and his wife look for ways to tire out their two daughters through long hikes, snowshoeing, swimming, and biking.
information@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 214
Helen Leister, Executive Assistant to the CEO
Helen Leister is the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. She organizes the daily activities of the CEO Office and provides logistical support to the President and the Board of Directors for their meetings throughout the year. Helen also provides support to the CPA Senior Management Team and the Physiotherapy Administrative Leaders (PALs). Helen also plays a lead role in organizing the joint CPA component meetings hosted by the President and the Board of Directors annually.
Away from the office, Helen has two active teenagers, Alexander and Hannah, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
hleister@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 212
Tamas Kiraly, Governance, Risk and Component Relations Manager
Tamas is Manager of Governance, Risk and Component Services; reporting to the CEO, his job is to ensure that CPA's activities meet regulatory requirements and our own sets of rules (Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, etc.), and to oversee CPA’s insurance program and risk management. Tamas supports the Governance and Risk Committees of the
In his free
tkiraly@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 246
ON PARENTAL LEAVE UNTIL 2020
Advocacy
Melissa Anderson, PT, Chief Advocacy Officer
Melissa brings a passion for physiotherapy, advocacy, and program evaluation to her role. She hails from New Brunswick, with 25 years’ experience as a physiotherapist and manager in the public health system. She is a proud grad of Dalhousie University in both Physiotherapy and Public Administration. She previously served as branch president of NBPA, so brings an understanding of the challenges faced by branches and divisions with limited volunteers.
Melissa and her husband, Steve are recently displaced ‘Maritimers’. They are enjoying life in the capital region as
manderson@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 236
Twitter: @CPA_Melissa
Chantal Lauzon, PT, Senior Practice Manager
Chantal Lauzon is the Senior Practice Manager. As a staff physiotherapist, she fields questions from all CPA departments as well as from members and the public. As part of the Practice and Policy team, she works collaboratively with other departments and key stakeholders on projects with a national scope. Chantal brings with her 20 years of experience as a clinician and leader in a hospital setting and as a volunteer at the Eastern Ontario district of the OPA.
After work, you can usually find Chantal with her nose in a book or looking for new recipes on Pinterest to feed her husband Rich, an artist/college professor and her offspring Catherine, Sam and Christine.
CLauzon@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 252
Twitter: @CPA_Chantal
Corporate Services
Michelle Nadeau, Chief Corporate Services Officer
Michelle is CPA's Chief Corporate Services Officer and oversees our financial activities. Her key projects include budgeting, financial reporting, contract management, financial policies, procedures and controls, investments, and general office administration.
Michelle holds a bachelor degree in Commerce with a specialization in Management as well as the CPA CMA designation. She has spent most of her career helping governmental,
information@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 218
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Michael De Cesare, Acting, Chief Corporate Services Officer
Michael is CPA’s Acting Chief Corporate Services Officer and oversees our financial activities. His key projects include budgeting, financial reporting, contract management, financial policies, procedures and controls, investments, and general office administration.
Michael holds a business degree with a specialization in Accounting as well as the CPA, CGA designation. He has spent most of his career working in high technology firms with a start in public accounting. His career has included executive roles leading finance, operations and human resources initiatives and corporate projects.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys biking, hiking, and spending as much time as possible with his family.
information@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 218
Danielle Bowness, Manager, Accounting
Danielle joined CPA in January 2018 as Manager of Accounting. In her current role, she oversees the day-to-day operations of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and financial & reporting administration of the finance department.
Danielle is a driven and dedicated professional with extensive practical knowledge in corporate financial reporting, and the full accounting cycle within both profit and non-profit organizations. She has spent much of her career implementing and improving accounting practices, as well as procedures to improve efficiencies, processes, and internal controls.
Danielle holds a diploma in Business Accounting with a concentration on financial and managerial accounting, as well as the CPA CGA designation. She also has a background in Biotechnology, specializing in Biochemistry.
information@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 239
Alexandre Talavera, Accounting Assistant
Alexandre is
Out of work, he enjoys fitness and sports activities like working out, swimming, cross-country skiing, and squash; as well as reading and learning whatever falls on his lap, taking on new challenges.
information@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 202
Diana Bowles, Accounting Assistant
Diana joined CPA in May 2018 as an Accounting Assistant. She is responsible for the Division’s monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting and assists the finance team with tasks including AR, AP, and reporting procedures. In April 2018, she graduated from Mount Allison University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Accounting and a minor in Psychology. Diana played Varsity Soccer all four years of her university experience and earned Academic All-Canadian standing her last three years. Diana is currently working towards her CPA designation.
Outside of work Diana enjoys being active, soccer, yoga, hiking, and travelling, and loves spending time with her family, friends, and her dog Bentley, the Shih Tzu.
information@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 238
Marketing and Membership
Krissy Murphy, Chief Marketing and Membership Officer
Krissy is the Chief Marketing and Membership Officer at the CPA with the responsibility of leading the sponsorship, marketing, communications and membership functions of the Association.
Prior to joining the CPA, Krissy worked developing actionable business development and marketing strategies for charities, not-for-profits, associations, and blue-chip companies. She has worked as both an agency consultant and in various marketing roles at several associations and not-for-profits.
Krissy is a curious person who love puzzles and solving problems. A self-professed sports nerd, you can find Krissy setting her fantasy hockey line-up, playing volleyball or volunteering her time as a member of the Canada Snowboard Board of Directors.
kmurphy@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 253
Megan Griffiths, Senior Manager, Membership Growth and Engagement
As the Senior Manager of Membership Growth and Engagement at the CPA, Megan and her Member Services team aim to provide excellent assistance and become the foremost experts on CPA members, with the goal of developing a comprehensive member benefit program that increases the value of CPA membership.
Outside of work, Megan enjoys skiing, dancing, and spending time with her friends and family.
mgriffiths@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 245
Vicky Constantineau, CMP, Senior Manager, Events
With over 15 years of event management experience, Vicky uses her skills of problem solving, creativity, and flexibility to help produce CPA’s events and meetings. She excels at logistics and operations and her attention to detail means that events and meetings run smoothly, from concept to completion. Vicky nurtures positive, productive relationships and her pleasant, calm and helpful demeanour help to ensure an amazing event experience is had by all.
Vicky is an active member of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and holds her Certified Meeting Professional Designation (CMP).
Married and stepmom of four, they enjoy their time as a family with their two dogs, one cat, and multiple fish.
vconstantineau@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 248
Amit Acharya, Manager, Business Development
As CPA's Business Development Manager, Amit develops and manages a business development and corporate sponsorship program that supports the Association's strategic direction. He shapes and leads CPA's corporate partnership agenda, monitors the business development program against activity plans and CPA's annual budget, and develops key relationship with advertisers, corporate partners, and commercial activities. These activities broaden CPA's revenue base and increase the profile of physiotherapy in the community.
Outside of work, Amit is the ultimate sports nerd, with a love for the English Premier League. He is also a keen photographer who loves the outdoors.
aacharya@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 211
Victoria Zielinski, Content Specialist
As the Content Specialist at the CPA, Victoria arranges the communication between members, divisions and the public through the website and e-mail campaigns. This includes job opportunities, event listings, blogging and social media. She is also the Managing Editor for the Physiotherapy Practice magazine. Finally, she also assists the Marketing and Business Development Manager in coordinating advertisements
Outside of the office, Victoria likes to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle through her Zumba® and aquafitness classes, along with cooking/baking healthy meals and desserts for her family. She loves going to the dog park with her fiancé and their black lab blue heeler mix pup! Alternatively, she also delights herself in reading, painting, putting a jigsaw puzzle together, watching movies or TV shows and playing video games.
vzielinski@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 203
Amani Ayara Anouchka, Membership Specialist
Anouchka joined the CPA team as a Membership Specialist in January 2019. She is ready to go above and beyond to assist our members to the best of her abilities and ensure their satisfaction. Anouchka is a fluently bilingual finance graduate from the University of Ottawa and has a strong customer service background from working in various industries. She is very open-minded, a people’s person and always looking for ways to better herself through growth and advancement both on a career and personal level.
Outside of work, Anouchka enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Occasional relaxation and gym
aamani@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext.263
Erin Schreiner, Membership Specialist
As one of the Membership Specialists on the team, Erin is fluently bilingual and excited to assist members in any needs they may have. She has a strong background in customer service through her previous professions and she is also a very social person! She likes to do her job well and efficiently so that she may assist people in a timely manner. Erin looks forward to growing as an associate of the CPA.
Outside the office, Erin likes to read, walk her dog and spend as much time with family as she can. Otherwise, she's busy with renovating different parts of her home with her husband.
eschreiner@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 262
Elisa Laurin, Membership Specialist
Elisa recently joined the CPA team as a Membership Specialist. She is very eager to learn more about the CPA and to grow her career within the organization, helping solve members' problems. Elisa has earned her Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Ottawa and is currently continuing her education in Project Management. She is looking to pursue her PMP certification in the future.
Outside of work, Elisa spends most of her time studying and spending time with friends and family. She enjoys outdoor activities and going to the gym during her spare time.
elaurin@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 223
Nelly Nzabampema, Membership Specialist
Nelly joined CPA as a Membership Specialist in July 2018. Fluently bilingual, she is ready to answer any questions from members. Nelly has a strong background in customer relationships and she looks forward to growing with the Association.
In her free time, Nelly loves to spend time with her family and is a member of a choir in a local church.
nnzabampema@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 263
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Learning and Components
Elisa Beselt, Chief Learning Officer
Elisa is the CPA’s Chief Learning Officer and focuses on learning and development strategy and programs, as well as deepening relationships and driving engagement with CPA components.
Prior to joining the CPA, Elisa spent nearly a decade finding solutions to marketing and management challenges for national not-for-profits, sport organizations, charities and professional associations. Elisa has bachelor’s degrees in Physical & Health Education and Arts (Economics) as well as a master’s in Human Kinetics.
Outside of the office, she enjoys staying active through volleyball, golf and hikes.
ebeselt@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 221
Allison Biewald, Engagement Specialist
Allison is one of CPA's Engagement Specialists and she is your go-to person for general questions,
Outside of the office, Allison loves to be active and enjoys a wide range of sports. Her
abiewald@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 260
Kassandra Simcox, Engagement Specialist
Kassandra has been with the CPA for three years and is now one of CPA's Engagement Specialists. She is the primary point of contact with assigned Components and for the Clinical Specialty Program.
Outside of the CPA, Kassandra enjoys being outdoors with family and friends.
ksimcox@physiotherapy.ca
T: 613-564-5454 ext. 225