2026 COCA National Conference

A true citizen of the world, Jacqueline Hurlbert has crafted a unique understanding not only of the sports industry but also of the vast and rapidly shifting landscape of the global marketplace, thanks to her time spent in nearly every corner of the globe. 

Placing the label of “home” on destinations such as Scarborough, Ontario, Phoenix, Arizona, Calgary, Alberta, Nanaimo BC, and even Sydney, Australia — Jacqui possesses uncommon insight into sports marketing, which she has harnessed and applied to management and marketing at... Read More →

Greg Stewart is a two-time Paralympic Champion in shot put. He competed in the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Born without a left arm below the elbow, Greg overcame many challenges to become a top athlete. After the 2020 Tokyo Games, Greg retired from competitive sport... Read More →

Greg Stewart is a two-time Paralympic Champion in shot put. He competed in the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Born without a left arm below the elbow, Greg overcame many challenges to become a top athlete. After the 2020 Tokyo Games, Greg retired from competitive sport... Read More →

Drea Lake is a genre-bending folk artist from Elora, Ontario. Her debut album A Call from Somewhere Else was named among 2025’s best in Canada and abroad by the International Americana Show. Blending inventive arrangements with memorable hooks, her soaring voice draws comparisons... Read More →

Ayola is a Nigerian Afrosoul singer-songwriter blending reflective lyricism with raw storytelling. Moving between Nigeria and Canada, her music explores identity, migration, and connection. Influenced by artists like King Sunny Ade and Skeeter Davis, she balances a scientific background... Read More →

Jessie T is a country singer-songwriter whose sound blends country roots with a 90's pop-rock edge. A four-time Country Music Association of Ontario nominee, she has performed most notably at Boots and Hearts (opening for Stephen Wilson Jr and Hardy) and KW Oktoberfest (headlining... Read More →

Sydney Mae is an award-winning Folk/Americana/Alt Country artist based in Toronto, known for her powerful voice and compelling storytelling. Her debut single “Feet First” reached #1 on Stingray Music and gained over 500K streams, with features on Netflix’s Love Is Blind. She... Read More →

COCA Board Chair 2024-2026