Chelsea, Quebec Director General of Communications, National Research Council Emily Woods is passionate about how storytelling, partnerships, and thoughtful innovation can advance national initiatives and create positive change. She currently serves as Director General of Communications at the National Research Council of Canada, leading communications for the country’s largest research and innovation organization. Over the…
Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Quebec Directrice générale, Fondation Ancrage Jeunesse
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec Officer Commanding, Canadian Forces Leadership And Recruit School Yevgen is a Canadian Armed Forces officer, but first a father, a partner, and a builder of teams. What drives him is people—how they learn, adapt, and perform when they feel trusted and supported. He has led large teams in demanding environments, made hard decisions,…
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec Directrice de la Fondation, La rue des Femmes Linda Tchombé is the director of the La rue des Femmes Foundation, an organization that supports homeless women. She has several years of experience in philanthropy, customer service, and management. She has contributed to notable projects, including a report on philanthropy within Quebec’s Black communities.…
Town Mount Royal, Quebec Founder & Managing Partner, Climate Finance Advisors Jason is a sustainable finance professional and the Founder and Managing Partner of Climate Finance Advisors, a consulting firm supporting the deployment of capital aligned with the climate and social transition. He previously served as Head of Sustainable Finance at major Canadian financial institutions,…
Gatineau, Quebec Manager, Public Health Agency of Canada Florence Tanguay manages the Global Public Health Intelligence Network with the Center for Emergency Preparedness. She is a mother of three, including a kindergartener, so life is wonderfully full. Even with a busy schedule, she finds fulfillment both at work and in my personal life. She maintains…
Montréal, Quebec Conseillère Experte, Commercialisation des innovations, Investissement Québec Clara St-Pierre Lamy is particularly interested in developing strategic partnerships and fostering the growth of Quebec-based companies, both within Quebec and internationally. Technology as a driver of innovation and competitiveness has been central to her professional career. At Investissement Québec, she helped establish a support service…
Verdun, Quebec Associate Director, Compensation and Benefits, Power Corporation of Canada Isabelle St-Pierre is an active and curious professional who enjoys running, travelling, and spending time with family and friends, especially over shared meals, and is always seeking new experiences both personally and professionally. In her role in total rewards at Power Corporation of Canada,…
L’Assomption, Quebec Directrice Cybersécurité, Hydro-Québec Alexandra St-Hilaire would like to attend the conference to broaden her perspective, connect with communities, and deepen her understanding of the diversity that defines Quebec and Canada. Because Hydro-Québec operates across the province, at the heart of different regions and communities, she believes her leadership must reflect that reality. She…
Kuujjuaq, Quebec Training Officer, Makivvik
