AKFC’s Global Leadership Program Alumni Council connects alumni, deepens engagement with AKFC, and strengthens links between Canadians and the global development community. The Alumni Council contributes to the program’s design and sustainability, supports AKFC’s learning and dialogue initiatives, and creates opportunities for networking, mentorship, and professional growth. Together, alums foster a vibrant community of leaders across Canada.
Mandate
Their work is grounded in four interconnected priorities:
- Program Design, Implementation and Sustainability
- Engagement and Outreach
- Professional Development
- Community Building
Members
CO-CHAIR
CO-CHAIR
ENGAGEMENT CO-LEAD
ENGAGEMENT CO-LEAD
Ben Liu
Toronto, ON
Executive Director, School of Cities, University of Toronto
2024 Global Leader
Faizel Rawji
West Vancouver, BC
Head of International Education, Sea to Sky School District #48
2024 Global Leader
Cheryl Sheffield
Ottawa, ON
Program Officer, International Cooperation Program, Canadian Teachers’ Federation
2024 Global Leader
Clifford Mushquash
Thunder Bay, ON
Counsellor & Community Educator, Bimijiwan Nibi Mental Wellness
2024 Global Leader
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
MEMBER
MEMBER
MEMBER
Chenai Kadungure
Toronto, ON
Executive Director, Black Physicians Association of Ontario
2024 Global Leader
Jason Wong
Scarborough, ON
Data scientist, Statistics Canada
2024 Global Leader
Dr. Fareen Zaver
Calgary, AB
Associate Dean, Office of Faculty Development, Cumming School of Medicine, & Associate Professor in Emergency Medicine, University of Calgary
2025 Global Leader
Calum Pinder
East York, ON
Senior Sourcing Manager, BMO
2025 Global Leader
MEMBER
MEMBER
MEMBER
AKFC REPRESENTATIVE
Avi Sheshachalam
Edmonton, AB
Founder, Calm Growth Studio Ltd
2025 Global Leader
Israel Ekanem
Halifax, NS
Founder & Storyteller, Ubuntu Media
2025 Global Leader
Erin Koenig
Berlin, Germany
Diplomat, Embassy of Canada to Germany
2025 Global Leader
Sofia Jadavji
Amman, Jordan
Senior Manager, Learning, Aga Khan Foundation Canada
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