Ian DaSilva was born in Toronto, Ontario, and grew up in both the Toronto and the Durham Region. Mr. DaSilva has worked extensively with government and non-profits at both the federal and national levels in Human Resource and consulting roles. 

Mr. DaSilva was awarded a BA from University College, University of Toronto, a diploma in Legal Administration from Durham College, and completed a certificate in Human Resources Management. Mr. DaSilva joined the OPSWA in 2017 and lives with his family in Whitby, Ontario.