Our Team & Contact Info

Mike Marta

Executive Director/ C.E.O.

Mike Marta (he/him) joined the Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton as its Executive Director in November, 2021. Mr. Marta is a long-time resident of Ottawa with thirty years of senior level experience. His career includes serving four years (1986-1990) as Marketing Manager for Canada's National Alpine Ski Team where he managed the team's sponsorship, promotions and marketing programs in the years leading up to and following the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. In 1990 he accepted the position of Vice President of Business Development with the Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation (now referred to as Ingenium Canada), where he established the Corporation's Business Development Department and was responsible for creating and overseeing Ingenium's sponsorship, philanthropic fundraising, membership and community engagement programs in support of the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Canada Air and Space Museum and the Canada Agriculture Museum. During his twenty-year career as Vice President, Mr. Marta was also tasked with creating and managing the Ingenium Foundation. More recently, Mr. Marta's career has included serving as the Executive Director/CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, Serving Ottawa and Renfrew County, where he was responsible for re-introducing the Alzheimer Society and its programs and services to the Ottawa area. He was also part of the leadership team that successfully advocated for what has become Ontario's $100 million Ontario Dementia Strategy. In addition, he is the Founding Principal of Marta & Associates Consulting Services. Mike has a strong passion for the Ottawa community, volunteering and advocating on behalf of individuals and families impacted by learning disabilities.