ABOUT ME
Since October 2022, I have had the honour and privilege of representing you at the Assemblée nationale du Québec. I love welcoming you to the constituency office or chatting with you at the many events in Mille-Îles. Wherever you are in the riding, do not hesitate to approach me when we meet at community events. Your voices echo all the way to the National Assembly.
Here, you will discover my journey, from my first steps in Laval to my current role as an MNA, where every day is a new opportunity to serve and make a difference for citizens.
What is your role at the National Assembly?
Since 2022, I have had the honour of serving as the MNA for Mille-Îles. I served as Deputy House Leader of the Official Opposition and I now hold responsibilities as critic for housing, environment, wildlife and parks, as well as regional critic for Lanaudière and the Laurentians. I also represent Québec at the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie.
PARLIAMENTARY FUNCTIONS
- Session Chair
- Member of the Bureau of the National Assembly
- Official Opposition critic for the environment
- Official Opposition critic for housing
- Official Opposition critic for wildlife and parks
- Official Opposition regional critic for Lanaudière
- Official Opposition regional critic for the Laurentians
What is your EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND?
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in information systems, as well as a Master's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in information technology management. This academic background gave me essential knowledge for the work of a manager and public officeholder.
STUDIES
- Master's degree in Business Administration – Information Technology Management, Université Laval (2013)
- Certificate in Localization, Université de Montréal (2006)
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Information Systems, Université du Québec à Montréal (1999)
What is your professional background?
I began my career in IT project management. Elected as a municipal councillor for Ste-Rose in 2013, I served until 2021.
When I was a member of the executive of the City of Laval, I was responsible for the environment, urban planning, information technology, and the status of women.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Chair, Environmental Advisory Committee, City of Laval (2018–2021)
- Member, Environmental Advisory Committee, City of Laval (2014–2021)
- Member, Transportation Commission, City of Laval (2014–2021)
- Municipal councillor and member of the Executive Committee, responsible for the environment, urban planning, information technology, and the status of women, City of Laval (2013–2021)
- Project Management Consultant, R3D Conseil (2011–2013)
- Project Manager, SDL International (2006–2011)
- Assistant to the Vice-President of Sales, CIBC (2004–2006)
- Production Manager, Weekend.ca magazine (2003–2004)
- Development Manager, Telefónica, subsidiary of Telefónica CTC Chile, in Chile (2000–2003)
Why did you get involved in politics?
As a mother of two teenagers, I asked myself very early on what kind of world I wanted to leave them. My answer was clear: to commit to building a better world. That is why I joined a global coalition of elected officials united to end plastic pollution.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Member (2018–2019), Vice-President (2019–2021), and President of the Board of Directors of the Association québécoise d'urbanisme (2021–2022)
- Named Municipal Climate Champion by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (2019)
- Member of the Board of Directors (2018–2021) and member of the Executive Committee (2020–2021) of Tricentris
- Member of the Board of Directors of Montréal International (2014–2018)
- Member (2014–2015), then President (2015–2017) of the Board of Directors of the Centre local de développement de Laval
- Member of the Board of Directors of Laval Technopole (2013–2015)
What are your passions?
An outdoor enthusiast, I greatly enjoy gardening and ski mountaineering. My two dogs, Molly and Tigua, also hold a very special place in my life.
I also love to travel. I lived in Chile for four years and speak Spanish fluently!
