Council, Committees, and Representatives

Meet the dedicated individuals who help lead and shape our society.

Executive Council

Dr. John Yoo

President (2025-2026) | London, ON

Dr. Sam Daniel

Immediate Past-President (2025-2026) | Montreal, QC

Dr. Jodi Jones

1st Vice President (2025-2026) Winnipeg, MB

Dr. Yvonne Chan

2nd Vice President (2025-2026) | Toronto, ON

Dr. Vincent Lin

Secretary (2022-2026) & 2nd Vice President-Elect (2025-2026) | Toronto, ON

Dr. Paolo Campisi

Treasurer (2021-2026) | Toronto, ON

Regional Representatives

  • Newfoundland – Dr. Matthew Hearn, St. John’s, NL  (2024-28)
  • Nova Scotia –  Dr. Elise Graham, Halifax, NS (2025-28) 
  • New Brunswick – Dr. Morgan Langille, Saint John, NB  (2024-28)
  • Prince Edward Island – Dr. Kristian MacDonald  (2025-28)
  • Quebec – Dr. Sophie Lachance, Québec, QC  (2023-27) & Dr. Mathieu Bergeron, Montréal, QC  (2024-28) 
  • Ontario – Dr. Antoine Eskander, Toronto, ON (2023-27) & Dr. Kevin Higgins, Toronto, ON  (2024-28)
  • Manitoba – Dr. Darren Leitao, Winnipeg, MB  (2022-26)
  • Saskatchewan – Dr. Russell Murphy, Saskatoon, SK  (2022-26)
  • Alberta – Dr. Shamir Chandarana, Calgary, AB (2022-26) 
  • British Columbia – Dr. Chris Diamond, Vancouver, BC  (2021-28)

National Office

National Office Administration – Sarah Eidt | Office@csohns.org

Journal of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery – Donna Humphrey | Journalohns@csohns.org

Committees, Representatives, & Special Interest Groups

2025-2026 Committee Chairs

Awards  – Dr. R. Jun Lin, Toronto, ON   (2024-27)

  • Bylaws – Dr. Trina Rosaasen, Edmonton, AB  (2024-27)
  • Cdn Program Directors – Dr. Brian Rotenberg, London, ON  (2021) 
  • COACH – Dr. Jodi Jones, Winnipeg, MB   (2023-26) 
  • Collaborative  Research – TBA  
  • Industry Liaison – Dr. Alex Mlynarek, Montreal QC   (2025-28)
  • CPD/CME – Dr. Kathryn Roth, London ON  (2025-28)
  • Electronic Communications – Dr. Ciaran Lane, Winnipeg MB   (2025-28) 
  • Ethics/Nominating  – Dr. Hadi Seikaly, Edmonton, AB   (2023-24)
  • Cdn Fellowship Awards – Dr. Dan O’Connell, Edmonton, AB  (2023-26) 
  • Representative to the CMA, Dr. Daniel MacNeil, London, ON
  • First 5-Years in Practice  – Dr. Nico Moolman, Halifax, NS  (2023-26)
  • General Otolaryngology – Dr. Graeme Mulholland, Edmonton AB  (2025-28)

Global Surgery & Planetary Health – Dr. Kevin Higgins, Toronto, ON  (2024-27)

  • Historian – Dr. Richard Gall, Winnipeg, MB (2022-28) 
  • Journal Co-Editors- Dr. Douglas Chepeha, Toronto, ON (2017-28) & Dr. Brian RotenbergLondon, ON (2019-28))
  • Physician Resources – Dr. Julie Strychowsky, London ON (2025-28)
  • Quality and Safety – Dr. Jeffrey Yeung, Montreal, QC  (2023-26)
  • Residents Rep – Dr. Keshinisuthan Kirubalingam, London, ON  (2023-26) 
  • Representative to the RCPSC – Dr. Erin Wright, Edmonton, AB  (2021) 
  • Scientific Program – Dr. Danielle MacNeil, London ON (2025-2028) 
  • Undergrad Medical Education – Dr. Josee Paradis, London, ON & Dr. Nael Shoman, Halifax, NS  (2023-26)
  • Women-in-Otolaryngology – Dr. Elise Graham, Halifax NS  (2023-26)

2025-2026 Special Interest Group Chairs

  • Endocrine Surgery – Dr. Richard Payne, Montreal, QC
  • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Dr. Michael Brandt, Toronto, ON
  • Cdn. Association of Head and Neck Oncology – Dr. Rob Hart, Calgary, AB
  • Laryngology – Dr. Karen Kost, Montreal, QC
  • Otology/Cochlear Implants – Dr. Allan Ho, Edmonton, AB & Dr. David Morris, Halifax, NS
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology- Dr. Jeffrey Yeung, Montreal, QC
  • Rhinology/Sinus Disease – Dr. Chris Chin, Saint John, NB & Dr. Leigh Sowerby, London, ON
  • Sleep – Dr. Brian Rotenberg, London, ON & Dr. Jason Chau, Calgary, AB