Micki Di Cesare has over two decades of experience in program management and child care development, currently serving as Program Manager at the City of Ottawa since January 2019. Previous roles include Specialist in Child Care Program Development and Program Coordinator for Children's Services. Prior to this, Micki held various leadership positions at the Parent Resource Centre from January 2006 to May 2020, including Director of Programs and Partnerships and Acting Executive Director-Programs. Micki also worked as a Family Support Worker at the Carlington Community Health Centre from May 2000 to June 2005 and began professional career as an Early Childhood Educator at Terre des Enfants from 1992 to 1998. Micki holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sociology from Concordia University, earned between 1996 and 1999, and completed studies at Vanier College from 1989 to 1991.