Koba Tilet is the Coordinator, Membership & Events at the Ottawa Board of Trade. With a background in hospitality and tourism, she is passionate about making people feel welcome, whether that’s a new member getting started or a guest walking into an event.
Koba has spent her career where service, organization, and communication meet. In previous roles in a variety of manufacturing and veterinary sectors, she managed trade show participation from booth planning to customer outreach, kept CRM records accurate to support campaigns, and supported clients through fast-paced, high-stress situations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Japan and has volunteered as a conference translator and event coordinator for international tourism professionals.
Fluent in English and French, with conversational Japanese, Koba moved to Ottawa from California in 2025. She is an animal lover who enjoys art, kayaking, and baking.