Our team

Manager in journalism, marketing communications and entrepreneur, André has more than 25 years of experience in large companies, digital agencies and startups.

In recent years, André has become interested in digital transformation and innovation within organizations while maintaining his involvement in environmental organizations.

André also advocates within organizations related to the environment and public transportation, and he has supported Fondation Rivières since its very beginnings.

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.

After joining the team as an intern, Coralie now holds the position of philanthropic development advisor within Fondation Rivières. Holder of a master's degree in environmental management, she had the chance to acquire a lot of knowledge about wet and water environments (MHH). Coming from a family that loves water activities, she joins Fondation Rivières to promote access to quality water for all.

Normand Beaudet studied at McGill University in renewable natural resource management and environmental sciences, and co-founded the Nonviolence Resource Center, of which he is still a member of the board of directors.

Normand specializes in safety issues and citizen mobilization strategies. Involved in the fight against fossil fuels, he worked to prevent the reversal of Enbridge's Line 9B with Action environnement Basses-Laurentides, to stop the Énergie-Est and GNL Québec mega-pipeline projects, and contributed to the Déclaration d'urgence climatique campaign. More recently, Normand has been working in favor of a policy to secure the energy supply. He now sits on the board of directors of the Regroupement vigilance énergie Québec.

In terms of environmental conservation, Normand has contributed to informing and raising public awareness of the value of the last forest area of the Saint-Laurent Plain between Montreal and Quebec near the river (Forêt seigneuriale de Lotbinière) as well as the Seigneurie” and its Chêne river, threatened successively by gas companies and forestry companies.

Holder of a master's degree in environment and a bachelor's degree in political science, Maëlle has long been interested in the conservation and sustainable use of natural environments, particularly rivers. His varied academic and professional experiences within conservation organizations and international organizations have refined his understanding of socio-ecological issues, and led him to focus on land planning issues.

At the Foundation, Maëlle works as a project manager for collaborative approaches relating to the quality and access to water.

Involved for more than a decade in the Peasant Union, notably as president, Benoît campaigns for agrarian reform that is more respectful of the environment and waterways in Quebec. Recognized for his vision and leadership, he has developed solid credibility both with the general public and the political world thanks to his understanding of the issues of agroecology, land use, multifunctionality of agriculture and goods. and environmental services.

A great nature lover established in the Laurentians, Benoît has organized several riverbank cleanups. Today he uses his experience for the benefit of rivers, which have always been at the heart of his thinking.

With a master's degree in public communications and international journalism from Université Laval, Samuel began his career as a science journalist, before moving into the field of communications. He has worked for international organizations in the fields of education and scientific research, both in Quebec and abroad.

He is now putting his experience to good use for Fondation Rivières as Digital Communications Manager.