The CIFAL York Advisory Board is comprised of representatives from York University, CIFAL York, York Region, Province of Ontario, Government of Canada and senior executives from a number of not-for-profit and community-based organizations and private sector who are active in CIFAL York’s focusing areas. York University is represented by the President, VPRI (Vice-President Research and Innovation), CIFAL York Director and Associate Director, and chairs of the Technical Advisory Committees.
Advisory Board Members
Rhonda Lenton (Chair)
President, York University
Amir Asif (Co-Chair)
Vice President, Research and Innovation, York University
Alexander A. Mejia
Director, Division for People and Social Inclusion & Head, CIFAL Global Network, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR
Wayne Emmerson
Chairman & CEO, York Region
James MacSween
Chief, York Region Police
Janel Smith
Program Manager, Community Investments, York Region
Megan Meaney
Executive Director, ICLEI Canada
Bob Rae
Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations in New York, Government of Canada
Idil Boran (ex officio)
Associate Director, CIFAL York, York University
Ali Asgary (ex officio)
director, CIFAL York , York University
Member Roles and Responsibilities
Chair & Co-Chair(s)
- Evaluate existing Advisory Board structure for effectiveness and best practice.
- Facilitate Advisory Board planning and Meetings.
- Contribute to Advisory Board outcomes through value-driven insights and advice.
- Act as the contact point to the Board.
Board Members
- Share strategic advice and knowledge during discussions on the centre's plan.
- Monitor the development of partnerships and collaborations by CIFAL York's Executive and Technical Advisory Committees
- Provide advice and feedback to CIFAL York Executive and Technical Advisory Committees regarding the delivery of the training program plan.