Episode 382: On Building the Future of DCO

In this episode of DCO Discourse, Lexie sits down with DCO's Executive Director, Dr. Neta Gear, and Board Vice Treasurer, Diwa Satkunanathan, for a conversation about leadership, governance, and the future of Distress and Crisis Ontario. Together, they discuss what inspired their involvement in the distress and crisis sector, the important role DCO's Board of Directors plays in supporting the organization, and what makes DCO's work unique across Ontario. They also provide an inside look at the development of DCO's newly adopted 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, exploring the collaborative planning process, the priorities that will guide the organization over the next five years, and their vision for strengthening support for DCO's member centres and the communities they serve. To learn more about DCO's 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, visit: https://www.dcontario.org To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you'll join us again next time. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.