Board of Trustees


The CIFAL Victoria Board of Trustees provides strategic guidance on our centre’s vision, direction and programs. Drawing from diverse disciplines, careers and life experiences, our trustees help ensure CIFAL Victoria effectively serves our communities through meaningful training and research.


CIFAL Victoria Board of Trustees member Kenneth Macartney.

Kenneth Macartney

Canadian Ambassador &
Strategic Advisor (Retired)
Government of Canada

CIFAL Victoria Board of Trustees member Chris MacLennan.

Chris MacLennan

Deputy Minister
Global Affairs Canada

CIFAL Victoria Board of Trustees member Basma Majerbi.

Basma Majerbi

Associate Professor
Gustavson School of Business
University of Victoria

CIFAL Victoria Board of Trustees member Alex Mejia.

Alex Mejia

Division Director
United Nations Institute of Training & Research (UNITAR)

CIFAL Victoria Board of Trustees member David Miller.

David Miller

Managing Director
C40 Centre for City Climate Policy & Economy
C40 Cities

CIFAL Victoria Board of Trustees member Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark.

Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark

Associate Professor
Indigenous Governance Department
University of Victoria