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Ontario Long Term Care Association

We are advancing the future of long-term care with people at the heart of everything we do.

We represent nearly 70% of Ontario’s long-term care homes.

Our members include small, medium, and large homes — private, not-for-profit, municipal, hospital-based, culturally specific, and First Nations — located in rural, urban, and Northern communities across the province.

Together, our diverse membership provides a unified platform to advance the changes needed to strengthen and transform long-term care for residents, families, caregivers, and staff across Ontario.

 

Our Board

Linda Calabrese

Chair of the Board
Senior Vice President, Operations, Kindera Living

Linda Calabrese is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Kindera™ Living, with extensive experience in administration, human resources, labour relations, accreditation, and legislative standards.

A strong advocate for developing future leaders in long-term care, Linda oversees the implementation of Kindera’s strategic priorities focused on quality, accountability, and resident-centred care.

She actively contributes to sector advancement through her involvement with OLTCA, Ontario Health, and Ontario Health at Home, and serves as a member of the Canadian Association for Long-Term Care.

Linda holds a Bachelor of Health Administration and a Health Services Management certificate from Ryerson University, is a certified Long-Term Care Administrator through OLTCA, and recently earned an Advanced Executive Certificate from Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business.

Linda joined the OLTCA Board of Directors in 2023, became Vice Chair in 2024, and was appointed Chair in 2025.
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Our Team

Donna Duncan

Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Long Term Care Association

Donna Duncan leads the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) with a clear mission: to reshape how society cares for people as they age.

She views seniors’ care, mental health, and public policy as interconnected pillars essential for building healthy, resilient communities.

With more than 20 years of experience, Donna has guided transformations in both care delivery and system design. At OLTCA, she has championed models that link health, housing, and community support, positioning long-term care as a trusted partner for governments, global networks, and community stakeholders.

She also hosts Coming of Age, OLTCA’s award-winning podcast, which challenges ageism and reframes conversations about aging, care, and innovation.

Earlier in her career, Donna established the Ontario Caregiver Organization as its inaugural CEO and led one of Ontario’s largest children’s mental health centres through transformational change, culminating in its integration with the Hospital for Sick Children.

Her background also includes senior roles with the federal and provincial governments and with the United Nations.
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