The role of the Board of Directors is to make important decisions concerning the direction and governance of Humanity & Inclusion Canada. Board members are responsible for defining overall strategy, overseeing management activities, ensuring that objectives are met, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Chairwoman
Deputy Director General of the University of Montreal's Physical Education and Sports Centre since 2023, Stephanie Barker leads key institutional projects, including the development and communications of the Carabins' sports excellence program.
Previously, she held management positions at the Space for Life Foundation and Phare Enfants et Familles, and senior management positions at the philanthropic campaign office of HEC Montréal, Polytechnique Montréal, and the University of Montreal, as well as at the National Film Board and the Historica Foundation.
A committed volunteer, she chairs the board of directors of Humanity & Inclusion Canada. She holds a master's degree in communications from the University of Montreal.
Vice President
Élise Saint-Aubin's legal experience, as well as her extensive experience in human capital management in complex environments, brings both depth and a strong business perspective to her work. This combined knowledge allowed her to develop competency in strategic planning, business transformation, human resources strategy, leadership development and communications. Her expertise covers both the public and private sectors including healthcare, aerospace, telecom, multimedia and finance sectors as well as human capital advisory work for one of the "big four" global consultancy firms. As well, she volunteers for non profit boards in the humanitarian and art sectors. Her practical approach to resolving issues, her discernment and knowledge help organizations enhance their human performance.
Secretary
Chantal Thiéblin Goffoz knows Humanity & Inclusion Canada well having worked for 4 years (2012-2017) within the executive team and then as a volunteer in the communication and development committees. Chantal is now Director, Impact and Sustainable Development at Evol, which provides financing and coaching to inclusive businesses in Quebec. At Evol, Chantal is committed to aligning the objectives of impact and sustainable development with the organization's concrete actions with entrepreneurs. Chantal is very active in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She is co-founder and president of Divergent Capital, a private equity fund that supports innovative solutions to major societal challenges. She is a member of the coaching team of several incubators and gas pedals in Quebec. In Canada since 2006, Chantal has an international profile. After 20 years in Reunion Island, near Madagascar, her professional career in International Marketing and Market Research led her to work in France, Spain, the United States and finally in Canada. Always sensitive to the plight of the most vulnerable, Chantal is proud of the impact of HI Canada and the HI federation in the world and wishes to further promote the organization in Canada.
Treasurer
Pascal Théorêt, CPA, CIA, CRMA, is Executive Director of Internal Audit and Integrated Risk Management at McGill University. He has more than 30 years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance, and internal audit in the public, private, and higher education sectors, notably as Chief Internal Auditor and Director of Compliance and Risk Management. A trainer and speaker for IIA Montreal, IIA Canada, and the Institute of Corporate Directors – Quebec, he has also served as president of IIA Montreal and co-authored a governance assessment framework. Since 2012, he has volunteered with various organizations. Notably, he served as chair of the school board at École Philippe-Labarre and remains actively involved in the Institute of Internal Auditors community. Convinced that internal audit and risk management can be a driver of positive change, he now puts his expertise to work for Humanité & Inclusion Canada as treasurer.
Director
Alexandre Gravel is co-founder of Groupe Toast, which has been operating for over 22 years in the fields of advertising production (Toast Studio) and television production (Avanti-Toast). He has worked with a large number of major brands to implement high-performance communications and content strategies (Air Transat, Premier Tech, Bombardier, Sun Life Canada, Groupe Germain, DuProprio, etc.) and assists senior executives as a consultant and strategist. He has sat on several boards of directors, and his mission is to be present and available.
Director
With a master’s degree in financial engineering and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics, Fatoumata A Dite Woybi Touré has more than 13 years of experience in the banking sector in credit risk management and sustainable finance. Social engagement and sustainable development are at the heart of her work, particularly through her volunteer service on the boards of directors of several Quebec-based nonprofits and international NGOs, as well as through her professional career. Thus, by combining her expertise with her commitment to the rights of women and vulnerable people, gender equality, the fight against inequality, climate resilience and innovation, and finance as a driver of a sustainable and inclusive economy, she works to support HI in fully achieving its mission as a board member.
Director
Nathalie Houde is a seasoned communications professional who has spent her entire career helping clients achieve strategic alignment around brand experience and brand expression. With over 30 years of experience in creativity, including 20 years at Cossette as Vice President of Branding, Nathalie has gained expertise in fields as diverse as telecommunications, financial services, perfumery, culture, air travel, and food. In the humanitarian sector, she led the strategy and contributed to the rollout of the new Humanité & Inclusion brand.
Director
Heather L. M. Powers is a philanthropic advocate, currently serving as the Director of the RBC Charitable Gift Program and offering philanthropic advisory services to RBC clients. Prior to RBC, her history of charitable matchmaking between donors and charities spans the past twenty years, working with U.S. and Canadian organizations, including McGill University, Harvard University, and Centraide (United Way) of Greater Montreal.
Her personal experiences working outside of North America and living with a family member who was disabled drew her toward Humanity and Inclusion Canada. She has also recently served as Chair of the national Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners. In addition to her family and her adopted city of Montréal, Heather has a deep love for challenging and authentic conversation.
Director
Yolanda Muñoz is an academic and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. As a full-time wheelchair user, she has explored the social arrangements behind the exclusion of people with disabilities. She was born in Mexico and is a naturalized Canadian citizen. In the field of disability rights, she has served as a volunteer with several grassroots organizations in Mexico and Quebec.
Professionally, she has served as a consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank, as a Program Officer with the Disability Rights Fund, and as an external consultant for the Global Greengrants Fund, The Ford Foundation, and other international organizations promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. She is a co-founder of the Disability-Inclusive Climate Action Research Program at McGill University Faculty of Law. In the academic field, she completed an MA and a PhD in Japanese Studies. Her knowledge of feminist theory and practice motivated her to design and teach the course "Gender and Disability," which has been offered every two years since 2006 at the McGill Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies.
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