The CHDA board members and team are united in their commitment to improving the quality of African museums and heritage institutions. They bring to the organization a vast array of skills, experience, and knowledge about heritage and conservation issues in Africa. They share a belief that heritage institutions can make a profound contribution to the welfare of their respective communities and nations. CHDA is governed by an executive board consisting of heritage professionals. It is run by a small and dynamic team from sub-Saharan Africa.
 Dr. Idle O. Farah, Chairperson Director General, National Museums of Kenya |
 Dr. Nicholas Stanley-Price Vice-Chairperson, Director General, ICCROM |
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 Mr. Kwame Labi, Research Fellow, Institute of African Studies, Ghana |
 Ms. Rosemary Andrade Curator, National Museums Of Swaziland |
 Mr. Francis Musonda Executive Secretary, National Museums Board of Zambia |
| Mr. Mwadime Wazwa Programme Manager National Museums of Kenya |
Mrs. Mima Muhaji Badru Administrative Assistant National Museums of Kenya |
Mr. Mubiana Luhila Programme Coordinator National Museums of Zambia |