About Us

Who We Are

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to upholding and advancing professional standards in the management of Zoning By-laws and planning issues. CZOA plays a key role in shaping and developing these regulations, serving as a reliable source for training, certification, and guidance for professionals working in Municipalities. 

Since each province has its own Planning Act, we have established separate provincial chapters. Our core chapter began with the Ontario Zoning Officials (OZO), and we plan to establish and strengthen additional chapters in other provinces as we continue to grow.

Our Mission

The mission of CZOA is to empower Zoning and Planning officials by offering space for collaboration and networking. We achieve this by offering training and certification programs for Zoning and planning Officials, partnering with industry stakeholders, advocating with policymakers, and promoting the advancement of the Zoning Official profession. 

LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Bahar Ebrahimi, Founder, President
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Saundra Morrison, Chair & Sr Development Manager
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Jose Bernardo B. Gochoco, Co-Chair
Aida Hosseinzadeh
Aida Hosseinzadeh, Secretary
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Brian Bonner, Treasurer
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Arash Sharifnejad, IT Specialist & Office Administration
Ash Roy
Ash Roy, Editor
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Ali Kamran, UX Consultant
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Nader Fathzadeh, Web Solution Lead
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Neda Farsizadeh, Researcher
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