Leadership & Governance

Guided by a commitment to responsible leadership, institutional accountability, professional excellence, and humanitarian service, CASSM Foundation Global brings together governance, executive management, and specialist expertise to advance its mission.

Our Leadership Framework

Board Governance

The Board of Governors provides strategic oversight, safeguards the Foundation's mission, supports responsible stewardship, and promotes accountability across organizational activities.

Executive Leadership

Executive management provides operational direction, develops strategic partnerships, coordinates programmes, and advances research, innovation, and sustainable community impact.

Founding Executive Leadership

The Foundation's founding executives bring complementary expertise in engineering, technology, financial management, nonprofit administration, and humanitarian leadership. Together, they support the development of a responsible, innovative, and sustainable humanitarian organization.

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Founding Executive Leadership

Dr. Donovan A. Miles, DIT

Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Miles is an engineering and technology executive, entrepreneur, and humanitarian leader whose multidisciplinary experience spans industrial engineering, enterprise technology architecture, executive management, financial systems, and organizational development.

His leadership combines academic scholarship, technical expertise, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to expanding healthcare access, advancing applied innovation, and strengthening community resilience.

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Founding Executive Leadership

Gwendolyn Miles

Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer

Gwendolyn Miles is an accomplished finance, accounting, business analysis, and nonprofit management professional with extensive experience across healthcare, education, telecommunications, community services, and charitable organizations.

A former Executive Director of the Jamaican Children's Heart Fund, she brings decades of experience in financial stewardship, organizational leadership, nonprofit administration, and humanitarian service to the Foundation.

Governance Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight

Setting institutional priorities, evaluating performance, and ensuring alignment with the Foundation's mission and long-term objectives.

Accountability

Supporting transparent decision-making, responsible financial management, ethical practices, and appropriate governance and compliance controls.

Institutional Development

Building partnerships, strengthening professional collaboration, and advancing sustainable programme delivery, research, and innovation.

Board Members & Advisers

Additional directors, executive officers, and professional advisers will be introduced as their appointments and public profiles are confirmed. Each individual will have a dedicated leadership profile presenting their expertise, responsibilities, and contributions to the Foundation.

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