Alberto DeFeo

Alberto DeFeo is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), where he has been teaching since 2009. His expertise lies in local government administration, ethics, leadership, and project management, drawing from over 30 years of professional experience as a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in Canada and Italy.

His research and professional interests focus on governance and public service delivery at the municipal level. Key areas include local government administration, public policy implementation, ethical leadership, and project management in public institutions. He integrates practical experience into academic instruction, emphasizing real-world applications in governance and civic innovation.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his professional engagements suggest a strong applied focus in public administration, particularly in capacity-building, municipal reform, and intergovernmental collaboration. His work reflects trends in evidence-based governance, civic technology, and organizational resilience in local governments.

• Professional Leadership: President of CivicInfo BC, former President of LGMA and ARMA BC/Yukon.
• International Engagement: Managed FCM capacity-building program with San Fernando La Union, Philippines.
• Certifications: Franklin Covey facilitator, Cognitive Edge facilitator.

Alberto is actively involved in advancing municipal knowledge and professional development through organizations like CivicInfo BC, which supports local government information sharing and innovation across British Columbia.