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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

At Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ), I specialize in event management and stakeholder engagement, with a keen focus on enhancing public relations and managing special projects. My work often involves spearheading initiatives related to community involvement and promoting Francophonie, both within Quebec and on an international scale. Through meticulous planning and collaboration, I organize and oversee events that foster meaningful interactions among diverse stakeholders, thereby strengthening BAnQ's role as a pivotal cultural and educational institution.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

As a Consultant, I have had the privilege of collaborating with clients such as Innovitam, the Borough of CDN-NDG, and the Fond du Recherche de Quebec. My projects span a diverse array of critical issues including governance, strategic communications, urban environmental programs, and network development. Each project is uniquely tailored to address the specific challenges and opportunities of the client, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

At Récolte, under the SALIM program focusing on sustainable food systems in Montreal, I facilitated strategic thinking workshops, designed an evaluation framework, and conducted thorough diagnostics to improve the sustainability of our initiatives, driving forward our mission to develop resilient food systems. Additionnally, for the incubated organisation L'aube, pôle nourricier, I spearheaded the strategic overhaul and governance restructuring of the organization. I successfully raised $300K for L'Aube and led the development of a comprehensive strategic plan that focuses on social and environmental impact with a focus on equity principles. My role involved forging strong partnerships and refining our stakeholder engagement strategy, enhancing our outreach and collaborative efforts. I crafted and delivered compelling pitch materials tailored to diverse audiences, significantly boosting our project visibility and funding potential.

Montreal, Canada Area

Political Advisor with a robust track record in strategic thinking and influential communication across various municipal domains. Managed varied responsibilities including executive committee processes, HR, innovation, IT, higher education, smart city, in addition to citizen participation, public security, as well as diversity and inclusion. My approach consistently integrates an equity and environmental lens to all files, emphazing sustainable development and social justice principles.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

As a Teaching Assistant for multiple courses, including GEOG 201 and ENVR 400, I led lab sessions to elucidate both theoretical concepts and practical exercises, creating comprehensive mark-schemes for assignments. My teaching extended to ENVR 301, where I graded exams and guided students in developing research projects that integrate environmental and social dimensions. I also reviewed student essays in environmental philosophy, consistently focusing on equity and climate justice to enhance academic understanding and application.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

As the Project Manager at a Social Innovation Lab, I led the conceptual development of the Cybercartographic Atlas in its beginning stages to map the social innovation ecosystem effectively and structure the initative. This tool played a critical role in directing interdisciplinary projects and promoting collaborations between initiatives. I also managed all external communications to increase project visibility and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, my research into social innovation processes contributed to solidifying the lab’s leadership in social innovation strategies.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

As a GIS Analyst for the City of Montreal’s Public Works Department, I enhanced our data capabilities by expanding the GIS database with clean, comprehensive datasets and conducting a number of public works related projects including an energy audit and geospatial analysis of sewage systems. I led environmental initiatives, such as efficient waste management and urban flood prevention, informed by rigorous data analysis. I also developed a partnership with McGill University to engaged students in practical city planning projects, improving both environmental awareness and climate resilience.

Mcgill University

During my Fall 2014 internship at McGill’s Institute for Health and Social Policy, I served as a Research Assistant for the Healthier Societies Initiative. I conducted comprehensive literature reviews focusing on health challenges faced by aboriginal groups, the homeless, asylum seekers, and pregnant new immigrants in Montreal. Additionally, I participated in weekly workshops aimed at developing strategies to better connect research findings with policy-making.

Nairobi County, Kenya

Contributed to ressource mapping initiatives in the informal settlement of Mathare, Nairbo, alongside field staff.

Executive Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

I am currently enrolled in the Executive MBA program at Quantic School of Business and Technology, a uniquely designed, mobile-first.

Certificat, Leadership Organisationnel, 4.0/4.3

- Specialized in advanced leadership techniques, change management, and organizational psychology. - Developed critical skills for leading.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Geography

Activities and Societies: Courses completed Thesis title (not submitted): The promise of open government data in municipalities in Canada..

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Science, 3.8/4.0

Major: Environment - The Ecological Determinants of Health, population stream First class Honours, Dean’s Honours list (2014), Dean’s.