Our team and Board of Directors
Our team
Nature Québec is made up of a team of committed experts, supported by a network of professionals from different backgrounds dedicated to the protection natural ecosystems and biodiversity.
Education:
– Bachelor’s Degree, Biology – Animal Ecology (University of Laval)
– Master’s Degree, Biology – Caribou Migration (University of Laval)
– Master of Business Administration (M.B.A), Environmental and Social Responsibility (University of Laval)
Areas of Expertise:
– Government RelationsPublic Communications
-Research and Writing
-Management
Interests:
-The Fight Against Climate Change
-Fair Transition
-Protecting Biodiversity
-Ecofeminism
-Environmental Justice
-Disinvestment in Fossil Fuels
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2019
Education:
-Preparatory Classes (Écoles Nationales Vétérinaire)
-Bachelor’s Degree, Biology and Ecology (University of Montpellier 2, France)
-Master’s Degree, Ecological Engineering and Biodiversity Management, Functioning of Natural and Cultivated Ecosystems
Areas of Expertise:
-Government Relations
-Research and Development
-Business Affairs
Interests:
-Leadership/Responsible Management
-Innovation
-Community Relations
-Adaptation and the Fight Against Climate Change
-The Outdoors
-Health and Wellness
Has been with Nature Quebec since January 2013
Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree, Public Affairs and International Relations (University of Laval)
-Master’s Degree, Political Sciences (University of Quebec in Montreal)
Areas of Expertise:
-Communications
-Media Relations
-Digital Strategy
Interests:
-Politics
-Environmental Security
-Pop Culture
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2016
Education:
-Attestation of Collegial Studies in Computerized Accounting Techniques (Collège O’Sullivan de Québec)
Areas of Expertise:
-Accounting
-Budgets
-Administration
-Database Management
Interests:-
-Customer Service
-Environment
-Community Development
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2015
Education:
-Certificate, Graphic Design (Marie-Rollet–2017)
-Bachelors, Communication/Writing/Culture (2008)
-Project Management (Maurice Barbeau–2014)
Specialties:
-Communication
-Graphic Design
-Project Management
-Writing
Interests:
-Culture
-Design
-Music
-Events
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2018
Mélanie Lalancette
Graphics designer and communications
melanie.lalancette@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2073
Education:
-Certificate in Administration (University of Laval–2015)
-Bachelor’s Degree, Economy and Politics (University of Laval–2018)
-Project Management (University of Laval-In Progress)
Areas of Expertise:
-Administration
-Data Analysis
-Project Organization and Management
-Database Management
Interests:
-Political and Economic Analysis
-International Relations
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2019
Nadhem Saidane
Administrative and project agent
Nadhem.saidane@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2074
Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree, Environmental Geography – Physical Processes (University of Montreal)
-Master’s Degree, Geography – Forest Caribou (University of Montreal)
Areas of Expertise:
-Environment
-Sustainable resource management
-Land-Use Planning
-Project management
Interests:
-Nature
-Outdoor Sports
-Environment
-Aquatic Environments
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2019
Kristel Lucas
Project agent – Greening and Nature’s classroom
Kristel.lucas@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2074
Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree, Architecture (University of Laval)
-Master’s Degree, Architecture (University of Laval)
-Master’s of Science Degree, Urban Design (University of Laval)
Area of Expertise:
-Urban morphology
-Urban Design
-Architecture
Interests:
-Ecological transition
-Politics
-Community Engagement
-Woodworking
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2019
Simon Parent
Project agent, Greening and urban design
simon.parent@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2075
Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree, Law (University of Laval–2014)
-Master’s Degree, Urban Planning (University of Montreal–2017)
Areas of Expertise:
-Urban Planning
-Urban Design
-Project Management
-Urban Sociology
Interests:
-Permaculture
-Ecology and Cultural Landscapes
-Woodworking
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2019
Philipe-Daniel Deshaies
Project agent, Greening, urban design and health
Philippe-daniel.deshaies@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2052
Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree, Water Management (University of Laval–2017)
-Master’s Degree, Land Management and Regional Development (University of Laval–Graduating in December of 2020)
Areas of Expertise:
-Engagement
-Citizen Engagement
-Water management
Interests:
-Ecological Transition
-Urban Agriculture
-Sports
-Outdoors
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2019
Elisabeth Genest
Agent Greening and Citizen Involvement
elisabeth.genest@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2054
Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree, Architecture (University of Laval)
-Master’s Degree, Land Management and Regional Development (University of Laval)
Areas of Expertise:
-Engagement and Citizen Participation
-Supporting and Strengthening Communities
-Event Planning
-Project Management
Interests:
-Environment and Biodiversity
-Urban Agriculture
-Local Economies
-Intercultural and International Issues
-Minimalist Approach
-The Outdoors
-Travel
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2018
Catherine Deschênes-Quirion
Project agent in greening and citizen mobilization
catherine.deschenes.q@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2054
Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree, Forest and Environmental Management (University of Laval–2015)
-Master’s Degree, Forest Sciences (University of Laval–2020)
Areas of Expertise:
-Bioenergy
-Forestry
-Renewable resources
Interests:
-Outdoors
-Sustainable Resource Management
-Mycology
-Ecological Transition and the Role of Regions
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2019
Mathieu Béland
Project agent, Biomass and energy
mathieu.beland@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2076
Emmanuelle holds a bachelor’s degree in sustainable development and international development from Laval University and is currently carrying out graduate studies in business administration and project management. During her career, she was able to participate in the development of a global network of sustainable and socially responsible tourism experiences within a Quebec organization. She joined the Nature Quebec team in 2020 as a biomass development specialist in order to contribute to the development of renewable energies.
Emmanuelle Rancourt
Biomass development specialist
emmanuelle.rancourt@naturequebec.org
418 999-5121
Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree, Urban Planning (University of Quebec in Montreal–2016)
-Master’s Degree, Environment (University of Sherbrooke–2019)
Areas of Expertise:
-Urban Planning
-Project Management
-Environment
Interests:
-Sustainable Food Systems
-Rural Life
-Northern Regions
-Green Buildings
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2019
Audrey Larochelle
Project manager in greening and development / Trois-Rivières
audrey.larochelle@naturequebec.org
819 840-0423
Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree, Architecture (L’École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Montpellier–2016)
-Master’s Degree, Urban Planning (University of Montreal–2019)
-Master’s Degree in Advanced Studies in Urban Infrastructure (L’École de Technologie Supérieure–current)
Areas of Expertise:
-Urban design
-Urban planning
-Active mobility
Interests:
-Urban Networks
-Politics
-Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2019
Arnaud Thouin-Albert
Specialist Greening and Design / Trois-Rivières
arnaud.thouin-albert@naturequebec.org
819 840-0423
Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree, Environmental Design (University of Quebec in Montreal–2018)
-Master’s Degree, Sustainable Development and the Environment, focus on Planning and Development (University of Montreal–In Progress)
Areas of Expertise:
-Development
-Design
-Environment
Interests:
-Green Buildings
-Biology
-Graphic Design
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2020
Viviane holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography from Laval University and is a master’s student in the same field. His research is focused on the enhancement of urban green spaces as a refuge for wild pollinators and their contributions to ecosystem services in urban areas, with some collective gardens in Quebec City as a study area. She believes in promoting biodiversity for a multifunctionality of green spaces that contribute to improving the urban living environment.
Viviane Rivard
Agente de projet biodiversité urbaine
viviane.rivard@naturequebec.org
418 648-2104
HubHubert holds a bachelor’s degree (U. Laval, 2013) and a professional master’s degree in architecture (U. Laval, 2015). During his training, he was particularly interested in social and environmental issues related to architecture and urban design. He then worked for two years in an architectural firm. At the same time, he is developing a growing interest and knowledge for the design of nourishing and regenerative ecosystems for the environment, especially nourishing forests. Hubert joined the Nature Quebec team in 2020.ert détient un baccalauréat (U.Laval, 2013) ainsi qu’une maîtrise professionnelle en architecture (U.Laval, 2015). Au cours de sa formation, il s’intéresse particulièrement aux enjeux sociaux et environnementaux reliés à l’architecture et au design urbain. Il travaille ensuite deux années dans un bureau d’architecture. Parallèlement, il développe un intérêt et des connaissances grandissantes pour la conception d’écosystèmes nourriciers et régénérateurs pour l’environnement, notamment les forêts nourricières. Hubert rejoint l’équipe de Nature Québec en 2020.
Hubert Fortin
Spécialiste en verdissement et design urbain
hubert.fortin@naturequebec.org
418 648-2104
Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree, Geography (University of Laval–2013)
-Master’s Degree, Environment (University of Sherbrooke–2017)
Areas of Expertise:
-Project Management
-Integrated Management of Water
-Collaboration
Interests:
-Strategic Planning
-Event Organization
-Writing
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2019
Emmanuelle Vallières-Léveillé
Project manager of Protected areas and Biodiversity
emmanuelle.vallieres-leveille@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2091
Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, University of Laval (2016)
-Master’s Degree, Biology, University of Laval (In Progress)
Areas of Expertise:
-Ecology
-Environment
-Wildlife Management
Interests:
-Protecting and Saving Species
-Protected Areas
-Event Organization
-Natural Environments
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2019
Audrey-Jade Bérubé
Project manager Protect Areas and Biodiversity
audrey-jade.berube@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2092
Education:
-Techniques of Bioecology (Cégep of La Pocatière–2014)
-Bachelor’s Degree, Integration of Natural and Managed Environments (University of Laval–2017)
-Master’s Degree, Forest Sciences (University of Laval–2020)
Areas of Expertise:
-Environment Conservation
-Natural Areas Management
-Environmental Planning
Interests:
-Conservation Biology
-Integrated Resource and Land Management
-Ecological Transition
-Sports and the Outdoors
Has been with Nature Quebec since 2018
Frédéric Venne
Project manager Protected Areas
frederic.venne@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2093
Étudiante française en deuxième année à l’École Nationale Supérieure Agronomique de Toulouse, Lys vient de rejoindre l’équipe de Nature Québec pour un stage de 4 mois en Aires protégées et biodiversité. Voulant se spécialiser en Qualité de l’Environnement et Gestion des Ressources pour sa dernière année, elle espère pouvoir s’orienter vers la protection de la biodiversité et conservation de l’environnement. Ses projets portent sur le programme ZICO (Zones Importantes pour la Conservation des Oiseaux) et sur les habitats fauniques de Pessamit.”
Lys Affre
Intern in protect areas and biodiversity
Lys.affre@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2091
Anthony est détenteur d’un baccalauréat en environnements naturels et aménagés et débute une maîtrise en Science forestière à l’Université Laval. Il s’intéresse particulièrement à l’écologie forestière et croit que ce domaine est un incontournable lorsque l’on parle d’aménagement durable du territoire. Au cours des dernières années, il a été auxiliaire de recherche en horticulture et matériaux renouvelable à l’Université Laval et et en biologie marine au Chili.
Anthony Drouin
Stagiaire aires protégées et biodiversité
Anthony.drouin@naturequebec.org
418-648-2104 poste 2092
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