Chessa Jope

Chessa Jope, BCom’09, has been named a CPA Ontario 2022 Emerging Leader, an award that recognizes distinguished younger members of CPA Ontario who are socially responsible leaders and innovators, already making notable contributions with significant impact. A finance director with Ontario Power Generation, Chessa played a role in the recent acquisitions of hydropower and gas facilities in the U.S. and Canada as well as the development of Ontario Power’s climate-related financial disclosures and climate change plan. She serves as vice-chair of Electricity Canada’s finance and accounting committee and volunteers her time with CPA Ontario as a mentor and panel member for the capstone program. She is also a Queen’s University councillor.