About ISA Ontario
ISA (the International Society of Arboriculture) is a worldwide credentialing organization for arborists. ISA Ontario is the component chapter for ISA in the province. ISA enjoys a rich heritage as a scientific and educational organization with a primary mission to disseminate information and knowledge in the care and preservation of trees.
ISA Ontario is a not-for-profit governed by a volunteer board of directors. We also have a number of volunteer committees which help us achieve our mission. We administer ISA programs in Ontario, and are also involved in other regional initiatives with local partners.
ISA Ontario has over 1200 members. There are just over 24,000 members of ISA International, divided into almost 55 chapters and associate organizations worldwide—the world’s largest such organization.
There are currently over 1700 ISA Certified Arborists in Ontario and more than 34,000 worldwide.
ISA Ontario’s 2025 Board of Directors
Staff and Office
Executive Board
President:
Mandy Vandenberg
Past President:
Michael LaPorte
President-Elect:
Ryan St. Pierre
Vice President:
Rhoda deJonge
Treasurer:
Andrew Smit
Directors-At-Large
Courtney McCann
Trent Meyers
Rob Shaw-Lukavsky
Serena Soucy
Kim Statham
Hannah Winters
Office
Our office is located in Milton, Ontario in the Landscape Ontario offices.
Staff
Executive Director: Julie Tucker.
Program Coordinator: Bridget Dilauro.
Bookkeeper: Joe Sabatino.
Communications Coordinator: Christine Benns.
To contact directors or committee chairs, please get in touch with the ISAO office by email at info@isaontario.com or phone at 1-888-463-2316. The board meets six times a year, holds conference calls whenever needed, and has regular correspondence via email.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance and promote the care and benefit of trees for present and future generations in Ontario through education, research and awareness.
Strategic Plan
A strategic plan is a roadmap that outlines an organization's goals, priorities, and actions to achieve long term success. See ISAO's 2024 Strategic Plan here.
Governance
See more on ISAO’s governance structure and policies here.
Committees
See more on ISAO’s committees here.
Awards of Distinction
The chapter honours members and industry affiliates/supporters annually. Awards are presented at the Annual Educational Conference & Trade Show held each February.
To find out more about the ISA Ontario Awards and how to submit a nomination, please visit the awards page.
