OUR TEAM
Meet the Staff
Meet the staff behind Canada’s largest flying association!
Administration
Ayyoub Makouar
Executive Assistant, Board Liaison, and Office Manager
Membership Services
Kathryn Moore
Director, Membership Services
Hanna Abdo
Manager, Programs and Events
Sophia Chiboka
Coordinator, Member Services
Aviation Operations
George Farrington
Director, Advocacy & External Affairs
Ben Falsetto
Advocacy Specialist
Marketing and Communications
Marcia Kim
President and CEO
Marcia Kim is a Certified Association Executive with over 15 years of leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector, with a background in professional associations across healthcare and public safety sectors. Prior to joining COPA as President and CEO in 2025, she served as Executive Director for the Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association.
Marcia is known for her strategic, results-oriented approach—improving member engagement, diversifying revenue, and streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and impact. She brings a strong track record of advancing organizational goals while fostering inclusive, mission-driven cultures.
Spencer Murdock
Director, Communications & Marketing
Spencer is a seasoned communications leader based in Ottawa and originally from Durham Region, Spencer brings nearly a decade of experience in digital engagement, brand storytelling, and media strategy. He previously led athletic communications at the University of Ottawa for eight years and consulted with the Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
His work has earned national and international recognition, including College Sports Communicators’ “30 Under 30” and multiple OUA CHAMP Awards for excellence in communications and marketing. General aviation is familiar territory for Spencer, having spent countless hours in the air and at airports across Ontario with his father, a longtime COPA member and pilot.
