Our team

André is interested in digital transformation and innovation within organizations. He has leveraged the opportunities offered by digital technology to deploy business models that offer a real competitive advantage in the tourism, culture, media, retail and logistics sectors.

André is also active in organizations related to the environment and public transportation, and has supported the Fondation Rivières since its very beginning.

Gabriel holds a bachelor's degree in natural and managed environments from Laval University as well as a college diploma in water treatment from the Cégep de Saint-Laurent. He specializes in the interpretation of various data, mainly from the SOMAEU, in order to manage and protect water resources.

With his numerous professional and academic experiences in writing, documentary research, operation of drinking water and wastewater treatment systems, statistical analysis, sampling and land use planning, he sees to the identification of sources of pollution for various rivers and to the development of strategies for the implementation of concrete solutions with the environment.

Philippe Maisonneuve holds a master's degree in fluvial ecology from the Université de Montréal. He participated in three years of sampling aboard the research vessel Lampsilis of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.

He has developed extensive field experience, project logistics, data analysis, and knowledge of emerging issues related to water quality and aquatic environment integrity. He conducted an environmental assessment for the city of Trois-Rivières to map and budget a plan to analyze the impacts of untreated wastewater discharges on receiving environments. His expertise in aquatic ecology allows him to investigate the impacts of pollution sources beyond their point of emission and to contribute to the development of concrete strategies to improve the health of waterways.

After completing a year of her master's degree in environmental management, Coralie joined the Fondation Rivières team as a junior project leader in water quality. She also has a bachelor's degree in business administration specializing in sustainable development and marketing. During her school career, she had the chance to acquire a lot of knowledge about wetlands and water quality. Coming from a family of water sports enthusiasts, she joined the Fondation Rivières to promote access to quality water for all.

She has been working in the digital and technology fields for several years. Élisabeth is currently completing a certificate in innovation management at HEC Montréal. She also holds a bachelor's degree in cinema from the University of Montreal.

Elisabeth is passionate about geek culture and technology. She is interested in the paradigm shifts in society brought about by digital technology, change management and web development. Technology management and the implementation of strategies to promote the Fondation Rivières are at the heart of her mandate.

With a bachelor's degree in marketing communications and a post-graduate diploma (DESS) in journalism, Sophie has specialized in writing web and magazine content, notably as editor-in-chief.

Her diversified experiences (advertising, independent journalism, municipal cultural sector) have as a common thread the interaction between humans and nature. Today, she sees these two elements as an inseparable whole, to be cherished and defended. As an avid surfer, she naturally found her way to the Foundation. Her curiosity and sensitivity to words and environmental issues make her an ally in achieving the organization's mission.

Marouane holds a master's degree in political science from the Université de Montréal. He is interested in social movements, their media reception and their conditions of success in influencing public policies. A year after his arrival in Quebec, the young man from Morocco became involved in the climate action movement, notably as co-spokesperson for the collective La Planète s'invite à l'Université at the 2019 World Climate March.

Marouane joins the Fondation Rivières in the hope of strengthening the interest of citizens and decision-makers in the issue of water in Quebec, its governance and the many challenges it poses.