Marie-Josée is a result driven professional.  Born and raised in Montreal by bilingual parents, both born in Québec. Most of her studies were done in Montréal with a few trainings abroad.   Most of her professional life has been in business and market development, and philanthropy/fundraising.  Her expertise are research, grant writing, donor reporting and partnership/sponsor agreements including fundraising events.

She has a vast experience in different types of non-profit organizations ranging from grassroots to national coverage.  She has had the privilege to work partnerships with some of the largest corporations in Canada and Québec, and recently Costa Rica, the USA and Europe.

Involved in networking for almost 20 years as well, she has been implicated in different associations as a member or as its president and manager.  Such associations as the Woman’s business network of Québec, The AFP-Québec chapter (AFP) and the AFESAQ (fundraising)

Her personal passions include community involvement, physical activity, women in business, and wildlife.