The Ottawa Sport Council (OSC) is pleased to welcome two new Board members and a new President, following its Annual General Meeting in May.
Newly elected members include Jennifer Dumoulin, (Director), and Muhamad Adatia, (Treasurer). Micheline Turnau, Mike Patterson, and John Cunningham were all re-elected as Directors.
Mathieu Fleury, co-founder of the Ottawa Sport Council and former Ottawa City Councillor and Sport Commissioner, was elected President.
“I am ecstatic 10 years after being co-founded the Ottawa Sport Council, the voice for sport in Ottawa, to lead the organization to meet the safe sport aspirations of youth and families as well as advocating for new modern sport and removing barriers to participation. I believe in the power of sport and its local impacts,” shared Fleury following his election.
As the leading voice for amateur sport in Ottawa, the Ottawa Sport Council facilitates education and advocacy for the growth of all community sport organizations. In 2023, the Ottawa Sport Council is celebrating its 10th anniversary and the impact on the community sport sector over the last decade (read more).
David Gourlay and Chadi Azzi will be leaving the Board after several years of service. The OSC wishes to thank David for his leadership as Board President over the last two years, and Chadi who provided legal expertise to the Board over his tenure. David and Chadi have made significant contributions to the community sport sector through their time on the board.
“On behalf of the Ottawa Sport Council, I am thrilled to welcome Jennifer and Muhamad to the Ottawa Sport Council Board. Their expertise and enthusiasm for community sport will be a big asset to the operations of the Ottawa Sport Council and our members. I’d also like to express our deep appreciation to David and Chadi for their support during their tenures,” shared Marcia Morris, Executive Director.
Ottawa Sport Council Board of Directors
- President – Mathieu Fleury
- Director – Mike Patterson
- Director – Micheline Turnau
- Director – John Cunningham
- Director – Shamir Kanji
- Director – Alison Korn
- Director – Eric McLoughlin
- Director – Jennifer Dumoulin
- Secretary – Aaron Lee
- Treasurer – Muhamad Adatia
Jennifer Dumoulin is trained as a lawyer, educator, and researcher. She is committed to strengthening tools for educating, increasing awareness, and improving safe sport policies and processes. Jennifer has served as the President and Chair of the Ottawa Lions Track & Field Club Board of Directors and currently sits as a Member of the Governance Committees of Athletics Ontario and Sport for Life / Physical Literacy for Life. Jennifer currently works at the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, as the Senior Manager for Governance and Legislation, in the Centre for Conflict Resolution and Ethics / Human Resources Legislated Programs Team, and at the University of Ottawa where she teaches part-time. In her spare time, Jenn stays active by running, weightlifting, and walking her dog.
Muhamad Adatia is an avid sports enthusiast, having grown up playing and watching many, he truly believes in the power of sport in building lifelong values and connections. Muhamad attributes many of his leadership and interpersonal skills to those developed in the arena. He advocates for inclusivity and strives to utilize sports as an avenue for empowerment and leadership development. Professionally, Muhamad is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over fifteen years of experience and has a strong financial background. He enjoys providing education through financial literacy and takes pride in accurate financial reporting to ensure organizational growth and strategic alignment.