Peacemakers Trust is a Canadian charitable organization governed by a Board of Directors.
The current members of the Board of Directors are Ernie Fraser, Catherine Morris, Del Phillips, and Rebekah Smith. The governance structure also includes consulting directors and associates invited from several regions in Canada or elsewhere who are involved as program advisors, as representatives from relevant educational or research institutions, or as leaders of specific initiatives of Peacemakers Trust.
- Catherine Morris, managing director of Peacemakers Trust, is a lawyer (non-practicing) with leadership experience in the field of conflict resolution since 1983 and international human rights since 2002. She has been involved in policy development, research, and education in a variety of settings Canada and several other countries. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Human and Social Development and the Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria.
- Ernie Fraser is a communications and management consultant with extensive experience in media relations at senior levels within government and crown corporations, including the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Forest Renewal B.C. and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
- Del Phillips is a former team leader for the B.C. Office of the Ombudsman, with an extensive background in domestic and international issues pertaining to children and youth. His experience also includes management of youth correctional programs and facilities, and a long history of leadership and development of non-profit organizations.
- Rebekah Smith was elected to the Board of Directors in June 2024. She is s a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria (UVic). She obtained her dual degree in law and Indigenous legal orders in 2023. She practices law with the Ratcliff law firm in Vancouver, Canada.
- Consulting Directors: In addition to the board of directors, Peacemakers Trust invites consulting directors to act as program advisors or leaders of specific initiatives of Peacemakers Trust. See our current consulting directors and associate.
Peacemakers Trust
Victoria, B.C., Canada
telephone (+1) 250-477-0129
fax (+1) 250-477-0152