MU Conseils stands for a team with a proven ability to combine flexibility, rigour and creativity when it comes to developing innovative, results-oriented participatory solutions.
Employees based in Baie-Comeau
Director
Onboard since 2003
Founder and General Manager of the MUWBR, Jean-Philippe has some 20 years of professional experience in managing participatory processes focussing on building cohesion. He is known as an excellent facilitator and for his skills in reconciling diverse interests and establishing partnerships. He is also credited for his leadership in the MUWBR’s shift to its current social economy model in 2011.
PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND MOBILIZATION | COLLABORATION WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES | STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
418-296-5960 ext. 1001
Senior Advisor
Onboard since 2018
Holding a Master’s degree in Nutrition with a minor in Project Management, Myriam is well-known for her skills in forging strong cross-sector partnerships and bringing together stakeholders from various sectors around common issues. Before joining the organization, she worked for over 15 years in the public health network as a project manager, focussing on the implementation of concerted strategies for healthy lifestyles within communities.
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS | PROJECT STRUCTURING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP | TEAM MOBILIZATION
418-296-5960 ext. 1005
Finance and Human Ressources Director
Onboard since 2019
Certified in financial planning and in the process of completing a certificate in human resources management, Geneviève has expertise in finance, marketing, organizational behaviour, customer service and project budget management. She has over five years of experience in the banking industry. NOVA certified, she offers customized coaching to support organizations in achieving their full potential by setting individual, team and corporate objectives. Geneviève is well-known for her remarkable open-mindedness and her thorough, creative approach to administrative processes.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT | BUDGET ANALYSIS | FINANCIAL PLANNING | EFFECTIVE TEAM SYNERGY
418-296-5960 ext. 1006
Assistant Director
Onboard since 2020
Building on a degree in tourism, Vanessa has gained expertise in administration, project management and communications. Over the past 15 years, she has made her mark with government and para-government organizations owing to her rigour, sense of commitment and versatility. She now contributes to the MU Conseils team by ensuring the consistency of documents, the optimization of tools, the development of processes and the application of the high standards that the organization has established.
GRAPHIC DESIGN | QUALITY ASSURANCE | TOOL OPTIMIZATION
418-296-5960 ext. 1011
Advisor
Onboard since 2022
Drawing from a multidisciplinary bachelor’s degree and an atypical background, David has developed skills driven by curiosity, adaptation and creativity. A professional known for his listening skills and his keen talent for observation, he brings relevant insights and expertise to many spheres of the organization. As a human being with a passion for everything in his surroundings, his ability to forge business relationships nourishes the collaborative approach of MU Conseils.
COLLABORATION WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES | SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY | TOURISM
418 296-5960 ext. 1019
Senior Advisor
Onboard since 2022
Dedicated to individual and community development, Evelyne has 15 years of experience in strategic coaching with national, regional, municipal and Indigenous bodies. Building on a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Politics and Society (UQAM), she has an in-depth knowledge of interactions within cultural, tourism, community and education sectors. Creative thinking and management of high-potential projects, ethical awareness and the ability to adjust to various organizational structures are some of her strengths.
STRATEGIC COACHING | PROJECT STRUCTURING AND DEVELOPMENT | CULTURAL SAFETY
418-296-5960 ext. 1020
Communications Advisor
Onboard since 2024
With a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from UQAM in hand, Marie-Luce worked in a few newsrooms before venturing into the world of communications. In the last 15 years, municipal, community and philanthropic organizations have called upon her talents for writing, ideation and project management. Known for bringing people together and fostering a positive approach, her insights naturally contribute to the rewarding outcome of collaborations with project partners. With her eager curiosity combined with her professionalism and analytical skills, she proves an essential ally for a wide range of projects.
A native of the Lower St. Lawrence and a North-Shorer by choice, she shows a keen concern for regional development issues.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING | PROJECT AND EVENT MANAGEMENT | CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND DIALOGUE-BUILDING
418 296-5960 ext. 1012
Expert Advisor
Formally trained as a forest engineer, Josée has also dedicated a significant part of her career as a human resources manager. Known for her integrity and management mettle, she has strong skills in the continuous improvement of operational and management processes.
Her analytical skills drive her relentless pursuit of rigorous, high-quality work, which are key elements in her professional vision. Josée’s natural ability to work as part of a team is a major asset, as it fosters a space where ideas meet and complement each other to create innovative solutions.
IMPROVEMENT OF OPERATIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES | STRATEGIC GUIDANCE | CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND COPYWRITING
Employees based in Quebec city
Communications Director and Senior Advisor
Onboard since 2012
Building on a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communication earned from Université du Québec à Montréal, Eve has extensive experience in the management of collaborative projects and the development of participatory processes. She often draws on her keen sense of creativity to develop user-friendly, hands-on facilitation tools. Pragmatic and intuitive, she is known for her creative mindset, her keen ability to synthesize ideas and her efficiency in everything that she undertakes.
DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT AND FACILITATION OF PARTICIPATORY STRATEGIES | CONSULTATION PROCESSES | STRATEGIC PLANNING | COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
418-296-5960 ext. 1003
Strategic Development Director
Onboard since 2015
Since 2011, Carole-Anne has developed and led nearly one hundred strategic planning, social acceptability, civic participation and consultation initiatives with municipalities, Indigenous communities, SMEs, NPOs and public organizations. She stands out for her analytical mindset and her ability to identify the right means to help stakeholders with multiple interests move towards building and implementing a unifying vision.
PROJECT STRUCTURING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP | STRATEGIC ANALYSIS | DECISION-MAKING TOOL DEVELOPMENT
418-296-5960 ext. 1002
Advisor
Onboard since 2020
Marie-Pier has a Master’s degree in Strategic Project Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She worked in international development before joining the MU Conseils team. She brings specific experience in project analysis, stakeholder management and collaborative project development. She is well-known for her keen ability to synthesize ideas, think outside the box and manage several projects at once.
COLLABORATIVE PROCESS DEVELOPMENT | STRATEGIC ANALYSIS | STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
418-296-5960 ext. 1009
Expert Advisor, Sustainable Tourism
Onboard since 2024
Annie is a tourism information technician also trained in sustainable organization management, sustainable tourism and resilient urban development. Owing to her wealth of experience in various sectors of tourism, she is recognized for the expertise she has garnered in sustainable tourism and the enhancement of natural environments. With her innate curiosity, sense of fairness, analytical mindset and holistic vision of sustainable tourism and land-use planning, Annie is a welcome asset to the MU Conseils team and the Vitrine en tourisme responsible et durable en context nordique project.
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY | ENHANCEMENT OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS
418 296-5960 ext. 1015
Employees based elsewhere in Quebec
Advisor
Onboard since 2020
Vincent holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has practical background in strategic coaching, project management and public awareness raising. He stands out for his keen analytical skills and his ability to operationalize complex processes. An insightful observer, he is particularly skilled at shedding light on overlooked angles and identifying key issues.
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS | SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION | PROJECT MANAGEMENT
418-296-5960 ext. 1008
Expert Advisor
Onboard since 2020
With a Ph.D. in Political Science in hand, Kristina Maud has developed expertise in social acceptability and community-corporate relations. She has been keeping abreast of issues affecting Indigenous peoples in Quebec and around the world for over 20 years. Building on her collaboration in the development of the Social Risk Index for Mining Projects, she contributes her thorough, first-hand experience to establish information sharing mechanisms with stakeholders using a constructive, proactive approach.
SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY | COLLABORATION WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES | RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF ISSUES
418 296-5960 ext. 1010
Expert Advisor | Communications
Onboard since 2022
Holding a Master’s degree in Research Communication (UQAM) and a degree in public relations (École française des attachés de presse de Paris), Emy has more than one string to her bow in terms of communications. With 10 years of experience in copywriting, communications strategy and project coordination, she has held several positions, including an advisory role for education NPOs. Well-known for her versatility, interpersonal skills and efficiency, Emy contributes to the MU Conseils team by building on her experience in content creation and community management.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT | COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY | COPYWRITING | PROJECT MANAGEMENT
418 296-5960 ext. 1017
Principal Advisor, Social Acceptability
Onboard since 2024
A graduate in organizational communication, public relations and management, Jessica is pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration, with a specialization in corporate social and environmental responsibility. For a number of years, she has dedicated her work to public participation and social acceptability. She has also worked in communications, media and digital marketing.
With her enthusiasm at work and strategic mindset, she adds a unique blend of innovation and efficiency to the projects entrusted to her.
SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY | CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND DIALOGUE-BUILDING | COMMUNICATIONS
418 296-5960 ext. 1004
Expert Advisor
Ginette holds a Master’s degree in Public Health and has extensive experience in the field. She worked for nearly 30 years within the Montérégie public health department, with the last 10 years as director of planning, evaluation and research. Prior to that, she was the coordinator of the department’s health promotion and prevention teams.
She was also deeply invested at the international level in the planning and implementation of health promotion projects based on the analysis of the specific needs of communities of several French-speaking countries. She is particularly recognized for her listening skills, her global vision of the issues and her ability to support the search for constructive solutions.
STRATEGIC PLANNING | COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITIES | RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
Expert Advisor
Jean-Michel is a seasoned strategist, facilitator and copywriter who has made his mark across the public, private and civil society sectors, in small- and large-scale organizations alike. Among a number of leadership positions held, he served in the capacity of assistant deputy minister.
Building on a career spanning more than 30 years, he is dedicated to mobilizing stakeholders from all walks of life around common goals and inspiring, realistic actions. He is no match for brainstorming ideas and views sure to help move things forward constructively and translate intentions into concrete courses of action.
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT | FACILITATION OF PARTICIPATORY ACTIVITIES | COPYWRITING
Expert Advisor
Building on a Ph.D. in Development Economics, Marie-Eve has several years’ experience in the design, management and assessment of local and international development programs and projects. During her career, she has contributed to many challenging projects with various international organizations, NPOs, private companies and Canadian and foreign governments. She shows an excellent command of quantitative and qualitative research methods and remarkable synthesis and outreach skills.
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS | QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | ASSESSMENT PROCESS
