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About CIFAL Honolulu Center

A Sustainable Future

CIFAL Honolulu Centre aspires to empower Pacific peoples to create a sustainable future that reflects their values and the priorities of their communities. The center educates and empowers current and future Pacific peoples through inclusive knowledge-sharing and action to make values-based decisions in service to sustainable development in our communities.

CIFAL Honolulu’s main priorities include: 

  • climate action
  • advocating for the oceans
  • reducing inequalities
  • developing programs that pursue peace, justice and strong institutions.

Governance

Nikhil Seth
Nikhil Seth

United Nations Assistant Secretary-General
Executive Director, UNITAR

Alex Mejia
Alex Mejia

Head of the CIFAL Global Network

Lance Askildson
Lance Askildson, PhD

Chairman, CIFAL Honolulu
Provost and Senior Vice President, Chaminade University

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Faculty & Staff

Gail Grabowsky
Gail Grabowsky, PhD

Executive Director, CIFAL Honolulu

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Janet Davidson
Janet Davidson, PhD

Education Director, CIFAL Honolulu
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Helen Turner
Helen Turner, PhD

Research Director, CIFAL Honolulu
Professor, Biology

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