About COTAPSA
Who We Are
The City of Toronto Administrative, Professional, Supervisory Association (COTAPSA) has been in existence since 1967 and is the oldest and largest Municipal Management Association in Canada.
Our Mission
To represent the interests of the Members of the Association.
To obtain the views and concerns of the Members and to present such views to the administration and/or City Council.
To promote a high standard of conduct and efficiency in the civic service and to promote continuous co-operation with City Council.
To regulate Employee Relations between non-union and management employees and the City of Toronto.
About Our Organization
We are a registered not-for-profit organization representing the non-union and Management employees of the City of Toronto. Our Board is elected by our members and is representative of various Divisions.
Our staff consists of an Executive Director, Senior Human Resource Consultant, HR Consultant, and an Executive Assistant. We also have an Employment Law Firm on retainer when needed.
Years Active
Members
Board of Directors
Elected by our members from across City divisions.
Andrew Waters
President
Community & Emergency Services — Parks & Recreation
Lorna Zappone
1st Vice President
Infrastructure Services — Transportation Services
Karyn Spiegelman
2nd Vice President
Finance & Treasury Services — Financial Planning
Cory Shankman
Treasurer
Community & Emergency Services — Economic Development & Culture
Trena Cesario
Secretary
Other City Programs — City Clerk's Office
Abiola Agunbiade
Director
Community & Emergency Services — Parks & Recreation
Khaled Chowdhury
Director
Development & Growth Services — Development Review
Geoff Davies
Director
Community Development & Social Services — Children's Services
Diane Leal
Director
Corporate Services — Environment, Climate & Forestry
Ranil Mendis
Director
Community Development & Social Services — Children's Services
Anna Morrell
Director
Community & Emergency Services — Parks & Recreation
Alex Satchi
Director
Corporate Services — Technology Services
COTAPSA Staff
Dedicated professionals supporting our members every day.
Mike Major
Executive Director
Mike Major retired in 2021 after 33 years of service at the City of Toronto. He worked as a Senior Planner in the City Planning Division and later as a Manager in the Economic Development Division. Mike served as a board member and President of COTAPSA for over 10 years before becoming Executive Director.
Grace Ciardullo
Senior HR Consultant
Grace has over 20 years of progressive Generalist and Consulting Human Resources experience, successfully managing member issues on employment contracts, agreements, legislation, policies, and procedures.
Mary Kovacs
HR Consultant
Mary is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP, CHRL) with over 25 years of HR expertise, including significant public sector roles at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Cabinet Office, and more.
Jenna Asongwed
Executive Assistant
With over 15 years of experience in non-profit office executive assistant positions, Jenna manages administrative duties and member relations for the COTAPSA team.