"OMSSA Exchange" Annual Conference

May 11-14, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | ONLINE


Program and Registration Now Available!

OMSSA is excited to share program details for our 2021 OMSSA Exchange Virtual Conference!

Happening May 11-14 online over four mornings, we'll be digging deep into how human services is innovating in response to the pandemic, what the past year has meant for our sector, and what's next.

With flexible registration options, you can choose to attend the days that work best for you, with a 20% discount available on registrations of five or more individuals from the same organization.

You can find details on the program, rates, technical requirements, frequently-asked-questions and how to register at the links to the right.


Thank You to Our Advisory Committee

  • Jennifer McPhee, OMSSA (Chair)

  • Craig Cooper, Manager, Homeless Prevention, Housing, Social Services & Dearness Home

  • Jeff Degagne, Manager of Income Support and Stability, District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board

  • Jodi Fox, Integrated OW Benefits Caseworker, York Region 

  • Clara Freire, Director, Employment and Social Services, Community and Social Services, City of Ottawa

  • Tanya Hall, Supervisor, Program Integrity, Human Services Planning & Program Support, Social & Community Services , Halton Region

  • Najma Kahiye, Policy Development Officer, Toronto Children's Services

  • Satinder Klair, Manager, Funding and Program Administration, Early Years and Child Care Services, Region of Peel 

  • Tashia Edwards, Advisor, Community Access Division, Human Services, Region of Peel

  • Kirby Steinhoff, OMSSA Training Consultant

  • Michael Simon, Chair, OMSSA Life Stabilization Committee & Ontario Works Manager, County of Wellington

  • Sarah Stevenson, Director of Integrated Services, Kenora District Services Board

  • Heidy Van Dyk, OMSSA Board Member, Acting General Manager, Health and Social Services, County of Norfolk