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RobYn Fila
Board Member
Robyn works as an international program manager at the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives (CAPI) at the University of Victoria. Since 2010, Robyn has facilitated over 200 international internship placements for UVic students and graduates from across Canada. She is responsible for program and partnership development across the Asia-Pacific region, selecting, training and mentoring interns, and program monitoring and evaluation. Robyn has managed large externally funded projects and has worked with grassroots, regional and international partners in over 15 countries. CAPI’s international internship programs have focused on education, community engagement, governance, development and migrants’ and refugee rights. Robyn has an extensive background in program management, experiential learning and curriculum development as it pertains to global and international education. Current partners are in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan.
Robyn is adjunct professor in Pacific and Asian Studies and a sessional instructor with Global Development Studies and the Intercultural Skills and Practice program.
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