The governance structure of TFEL is designed to promote collaborative decision making and action by all stakeholders. The Project Director (PD), as the overall leader and manager, will steer the partnership towards achieving project goals and objectives, notably the three streams of partnered research training activities.

Steering Committee (SC) 

The SC’s major responsibilities are to: (1) establish strategic directions; (2) provide guidance for training, mentoring, research and knowledge exchange; (3) foster collaboration among members; (4) approve knowledge exchange strategies; and (5) resolve risk and conduct issue management. Structured formal meetings are held twice a year (and others scheduled as emergent issues arise) and agendas are developed in consultation with committee members. The SC model of decision-making is consensus.

Project Management Office (PMO) 

The PMO is responsible for organizing meetings and workshops, maintaining records, and facilitating communication and connections both internal and external to the Project. The Project Coordinator supports project management functions that include financial administration, student hiring, data repository, and copyright issues. The Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator engages members through social media, newsletters, and information bulletins and supports knowledge mobilization efforts through presentations, audio and video products, written materials such as magazine articles and reports, and other partnered outreach events.