Leading new pathways  

Explore TVO’s governance and corporate leadership.

TVO's leadership includes experts in media and education, along with community voices from across Ontario. Together they direct organizational efforts to make learning accessible to everyone.

TVO Leader

Executive team

TVO's executive team leads the organization in delivering excellence in all that we do.

Jeffrey Orridge

Jeffrey L. Orridge

Chief Executive Officer

Jennifer Hinshelwood

Jennifer Hinshelwood

Chief Operating Officer

Lara Barlow

Lara Barlow

Vice President,
Impact

 John Ferri

John Ferri

Vice President,
Programming & Content

Owen Lambert

Owen Lambert

Vice President,
Digital & Innovation

Mitch Patten

Mitch Patten

Vice President,
Corporate & Community Affairs

Popi Xanthos

Vice President,
Finance & Corporate Services

Board of directors

The board governs the activities of TVO's executive team.

Chris Day

Chris Day

Chair, Ottawa

Ravina Bains

Vice-Chair, Toronto

Andrew  Brander

Board Member, Toronto

Aaron Campbell

Board Member, Toronto

Thérèse Culnan

Thérèse Culnan

Board Member, Innisfil

Kate Harrison 

Board Member, Ottawa

Mark Lawson

Mark Lawson

Board Member, Toronto

Stephanie Lu

Stephanie Lu

Board Member, Toronto

Patrick Rogers

Patrick Rogers

Board Member, Ottawa

Regional councillors advisory board

TVO's volunteer advisory board is comprised of community members from across Ontario.

Lesley Bell

Thunder Bay

Jorge Campos

Willowdale

Sara Chaudhry

Toronto

Lucianna Ciccocioppo

Toronto

Marcia Cunningham

Toronto

Jenna Goldberg

Thornhill

John Gregory

Toronto

Sona Khanna

Oakville

Alanna King

Elora

Alyssa Lai

Hamilton

Tinashe Mafukidze

Toronto

Rick McCutcheon

Little Current

Elizabeth McDonald

Ottawa

Tamara Needham

Marathon

Frank Paul

Toronto

Ruth Reyno

Madoc

Bob Rodezno

Barb Rodezno

Toronto

Christopher Rous

Sault Ste. Marie

John Storm

St. Catharines

Melony Ward

Toronto

Purpose & direction

As an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education, TVO supports an Ontario that's ready to adapt, innovate and compete globally.


Building on our purpose, mission and vision, our three-year strategic plan is designed to expand TVO's impact.   


  • Our purpose is to inspire learning that changes lives and enriches communities. 
  • Our mission is to create engaging learning experiences for all, delivered through quality content, services and technology. 
  • Our vision is to be a globally recognized digital learning organization. 
TVO Annual Report

Annual reports & multi-year plans

Presented every year to the Minister of Education and tabled in the Ontario Legislature, TVO's annual report outlines the organization's performance highlights and audited financial statements.   

TVO Policies and Standards

Policies & standards  

TVO is committed to high standards across journalism, programming, sponsorships and more.  

TVO Expense Disclosure

Expense disclosures

As part of our commitment to transparency and disclosure, TVO provides a summary of expenses incurred by senior executives and appointees. 

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