Committees
Professional Development Committee
The Professional Development Committee develops and implements strategies that offers quality professional development opportunities to TRO members and non-members who are practicing Therapeutic Recreation.
Committee volunteers include: Heidi Slotegraaf (Chair), Suneel Saini, Jessica McNeilly, Erica Arbour, Frida Rocio Zebadua Vera and Komal Nawariya.
Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee develops plans to broaden TRO’s reach to various stakeholders, as well as the implement advocacy strategies, resources and tools.
Committee volunteers include: Victoria DePass (Chair), Lisa Gordon, Yvonne Ng-Gerritsen, Allison Parker, Karen Faragher, Nicholas Kathen, Alicia Kuhr, Blair Chard, and Tyra Hoard.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Committee
The DEIB Committee uses the guiding principles of unity, curiosity, respect, openness, empathy, and courage.
Committee volunteers include: Chelsea Lazar (Chair), Emma Story, Amanda Smart, Mary Anne Afable, Nicholas Kathen, Bethesda Galindez, Debbie-Ann Fender, Hashan Fontaine and Rhiannon Buffett.
Therapeutic Recreation Provincial Education Steering Committee (TRPESC) Ad-hoc Committee
The TRPESC Committee exists to direct and advance TR education in the province of Ontario in accordance with TRO’s Standards of Practice and strategic direction.
Membership Services Committee
The Membership Services Committee provides general membership services including information, resources, networking, professional development and membership benefits to all members and prospective members of TRO.
Committee volunteers include: Callum Thompson (Chair), Katherine Lee, Caitlin Emberley, Erica Dorion, and Brianna Ricard.
Practice Review Committee (PRC)
The Practice Review Committee conducts activities, advises and creates pathways for Registration, professional development and ongoing education.
Committee volunteers include: Vicki Di Giovanni (Chair), Victoria DePass, Jessica Sue, Montana Goldrup, Tara Hill, and Olivia Barron.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee provides governance between board meetings and advice, mentorship and support to the President.
Committee volunteers include: Jenna Davis (President), Victoria DePass (Vice-President), Yvonne Ng-Gerritsen (Secretary), and Katherine Lee (Past-President),