Current Board Members

Councillor Markus Chambers, Chair

Markus Chambers is the City Councillor for the ward of St Norbert – Seine River. Prior to seeking election Markus spent 29 years as a civil servant with the Province of Manitoba in a variety of positions.

Markus began his career with the province working at the Seven Oaks Centre for Youth as a juvenile counsellor before accepting a permanent position with the Income Assistance Program where he worked for 7 years before becoming a Policy Analyst for the Department of Family Services. Markus transitioned to the Department of Labour and Immigration and spent 17 years assisting in the development and management of the Provincial Nominee Program.

As an avid community volunteer, Markus has served 6 years on the Board of Trustees for the United Way of Winnipeg and 10 years on the Capitol Campaign Cabinet for the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Additionally, Markus has also served on the boards of the Henteleff Park Foundation and the St Boniface Hospital Research Foundation (International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences) raising money and awareness for heart health within the Caribbean Community.

Markus is a graduate of the University of Manitoba where he most recently completed the Public Sector Management program and previously double majored in Political Sciences and Sociology.  Markus has served as the Chair of the Winnipeg Police Board since June 2020.

Colleen Mayer, Vice Chair

Colleen Mayer is the Chief Administrative Officer for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong.

From 2020 to 2023 Colleen was the Director of Donor Relations and Development for STAR Air Ambulance, responsible for overseeing the development and execution of fundraising strategies in Manitoba, providing leadership to the Manitoba Foundation team and integrating with the Foundation leadership team across the prairies. April 2016 until September 2019, Colleen was the elected MLA for St. Vital. Colleen was appointed Government Whip, a member of Treasury Board, Acting Deputy Speaker and then, the Minister of Crown Services responsible for Manitoba Hydro, Manitoba Public Insurance, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation, and Efficiency Manitoba. As Crown Services Minister, Colleen was responsible for improving the performance of Crown corporations by working within a new governance framework, to strengthen oversight and accountability, integrate Crowns into a concise budgeting process, enhance transparency in reporting outcomes and financial results, ensure consistency across government, and secure better value for Manitoba ratepayers and taxpayers.

Prior to entering provincial politics, Colleen was elected as a Trustee for the Louis Riel School Division in 2010 and re-elected in 2014. From 2006 – 2011, she served as a special advisor to the City Councillor for St. Vital.  As Executive Director of the Old St. Vital Business Improvement Zone (BIZ), Colleen built solid relationships with many city and provincial departments, businesses, and the community-at-large.

Colleen, and her husband Cory, reside in St. Vital and have two sons they are extremely proud of and a beautiful grandson that fills their lives with an abundance of joy.  She is proud of her Metis heritage and supports endeavours that educate and promote indigenous culture and awareness.

Councillor Evan Duncan

Evan Duncan was elected to Winnipeg City Council in 2022 and proudly serves the residents of Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood. He brings over a decade of experience with Manitoba Justice. He began his career working in youth corrections at the Manitoba Youth Centre and later served as a coordinator in the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) community. He then joined the Security and Intelligence Branch as an investigator. This background gives him a deep understanding of the justice system and the challenges faced by law enforcement and community safety agencies.

Councillor Duncan currently serves as Chairman of the Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development. He previously chaired the Standing Committees on Community Services (2023) and Water, Waste and Environment (2024). He also serves on the Mayor’s Budget Working Group and sits on the boards of the RBC Convention Centre and the Assiniboine Park Conservancy.

A lifelong resident of the Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood ward, Councillor Duncan remains active in his community, having volunteered for over 25 years as a youth coach and program coordinator. He is committed to supporting front-line police officers, strengthening public safety, and advancing meaningful community engagement.

As a member of the Winnipeg Police Board, Councillor Duncan brings a justice-informed perspective with a focus on accountability, collaboration, and ensuring Winnipeg remains a safe city for all residents.

Damon Johnston

Damon Johnston is the current President of the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg and has held that role since 2008. Damon retired from the City of Winnipeg in 2005 after serving as a Community Resource Officer in the Aboriginal Community and other various roles for 15 years. Previously, he served as the Assistant Executive Director of the Indian and Metis Friendship Centre of Winnipeg, was elected the Secretary Treasurer of the Ontario Metis and Non Status Association and was a correctional and probation officer with the Ontario Ministry of Corrections. Damon proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1966 to 1968. Damon is a strong advocate for giving back to his community and in addition to the Winnipeg Police Board, currently serves as the Chair of the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba and as a member on the boards of the Media Credit Union, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Manitoba and Winnipeg, SEED Winnipeg Inc., and Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc. (Ndinawe)

Damon is a Member of Fort William First Nation, Thunder Bay, Ontario and is a graduate of the Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology with a Diploma in Administrative Management.

Amit Kapoor

Amit Kapoor has been associated with McDonalds for 10 years and is a McDonalds franchisee, operating several locations in west and south Winnipeg.  In 2015, his first 2 locations were located on the north side of the city. Amit has undertaken a leadership role with McDonald’s as the National Marketing Director for Manitoba. Amit and his team have won several awards in pioneering digital, marketing and community relations and work within their communities to find ways to support local Senior homes and schools.  Amit works with Restaurant Canada to address the issues with crime that are impacting the operations of restaurants and retailers and to advocate for changes.

Amit completed his MBA in Marketing in the United Kingdom prior to arriving in Canada.

During Covid, Amit supported International students by working with the provincial and federal governments to find solutions to their challenges in securing status in Canada.

Amit received the King Charles III Coronation medal in 2025 for his contributions towards community service. Amit was also a 2025 recipient of the Gandhi Award for peace and advocacy in the community.

Amit serves as a Board member for Ronald McDonald House, the Young Presidents Association, the Manitoba Business Council and RBC Convention Centre Board where he is the Financial Chair.

Daphne Penrose

Daphne Penrose retired from public service after a career that spanned over 33 years. Prior to her retirement in June 2022, Daphne was the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth, which is an Independent Officer position that is responsible to advocate for the rights of children and to hold the Manitoba Government accountable for the services provided to children and their families in the areas of: child welfare, mental health, addictions, education, sexual exploitation, disabilities, victim supports and justice.

Daphne began her career in the Department of Justice working with youth in the correctional system. After completing her Master of Social Work, she joined Winnipeg Child and Family Services as a social worker. While employed within the child welfare system, Daphne worked as a front-line service worker, abuse worker, intake/after-hours worker, supervisor and a service manager. She went on to become the Executive Director at the Child Protection Branch where she oversaw several different portfolios within the Department of Families. Daphne then became the CEO of Winnipeg Child and Family Services Agency and while there Daphne was also responsible for overseeing Manitoba’s Emergency Resources system.

Diane Redsky

Diane Redsky is the Chief Executive Officer of the Kekekoziibii Development Corporation. Diane has spent most of her career leading the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre. From 2011 to 2015, Diane was Project Director for the National Task Force on Human Trafficking of Women and Girls in Canada. In 2018, Diane testified at the MMIWG2S+ National Inquiry. Diane is part of the Manitoba MMIWG2S+ Coalition.

Diane has received an Honourary Doctorate Degree in Law from the University of Winnipeg, the Order of Manitoba, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal, a Leadership and Innovator/Visionary Award by Joy Smith Foundation, a Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case, a Senate of Canada Medal, a YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Award, a Rotary Paul Harris Award and a 150 Manitoba Trailblazer Award from the Nellie McClung Foundation.

Diane is currently the Chair of the Strengthening Families Working Group, an Advisory Council Member of the Islamic Social Services Association, and a Board Member of HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples).

Diane is a proud mother of three children and a Kookum (grandmother). She is a First Nation member of Shoal Lake First Nation #40 in Treaty #3 territory with German ancestry.