Chenai Kadungure Ma

Chenai Kadungure MA, MPhil is an experienced executive leader with a strong focus on community outreach, program development, and advocacy for equitable representation in medicine. As the Executive Director of the Black Physicians' Association of Ontario since November 2021, Chenai leads efforts to improve health outcomes for Black Ontarians and increase Black representation in the medical field. In addition to this role, Chenai serves as the Director of Strategic Programs and Outreach at Rituals For Recovery and has held significant positions such as Senior Manager at Black Youth Success and Associate Director at Skills for Change. With a robust background in international development and program management, Chenai has contributed to initiatives addressing malnutrition in Southern Africa and strategic planning for NGO programs. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in International/Global Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and multiple degrees in Gender Studies and Sociology from the University of Cape Town.