Our Board & Advisors | Ontario Digital Academy
Registered Ontario Not-for-Profit · Corp. No. 1001543361

Real experts. Real commitment.

Everyone at ODA — from board members to advisors — volunteers their time because they believe in the mission. Our advisory experts also offer implementation services to businesses and enterprises, with a portion supporting ODA's community programs.

🤝 How our experts contribute: Advisory members give a small amount of their time — typically 10–15 minutes per month, on an alternating schedule — to support ODA's mission. It's voluntary, mutually agreed, and flexible. The real value they bring is their expertise when working with businesses and enterprises.
Board of Directors
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Executive Director & Founder

Mohammad Bashir

Technology strategist and community advocate. Leads ODA's programs, partnerships, and vision for digital inclusion across Ontario.

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Director — Regional Enterprise

Safdar Ali

Prominent philanthropist and enterprise leader driving regional stakeholder alignment and community partnerships.

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Director — Community & Commercial

Ahmad Mian Manzoor

Successful corporate operator and community leader anchoring local trust and commercial outreach.

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Director — Workforce & Talent

Omar Osmani, RPR, RPT

Registered Professional Recruiter, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and Workforce Lead at Trillium Health Partners.

Advisory Board — Expert Implementers
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Corporate Governance & Leadership

Dr. Gary Marshall, DBA

Doctor of Business Administration. Specializes in leadership frameworks, governance, and organizational strategy.

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Healthcare & Operations Leadership

Ulrike Berzau, MM, MHS, FACHE

Former hospital CEO and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Expert in peak operational performance.

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AI & Technology Infrastructure

Maher Al Sharif

Technology founder specializing in scalable AI adoption and automated data systems for growing businesses.

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Enterprise & Commercial Strategy

Muhammad Siddique

18+ years in strategic trade, corporate deal facilitation, and multi-sector cross-border business development.

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Technology Support & Field Operations

David Edojah

Enterprise engineering specialist. Manages technology infrastructure, support systems, and hands-on delivery.

Want to join our advisory board?

We're always looking for experts who want to give a little time and make a real impact.