Research activities
Since 2013
Fellow
Centre d’études et de recherches internationales de l’Université de Montréal (CÉRIUM)
University of Montreal, Centre for International Studies
Since 2011
Research associate
Centre d’études sur l’intégration et la mondialisation (UQÀM-CEIM)
University of Quebec in Montreal, Centre for the Study of Integration and Globalisation
Education
Since 2017
University of Oregon
PhD in Environmental Studies (ongoing)
2013
Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM)
MA in Political Science (4.1/4.3)
2008
State Department (US Government)
International Leadership Visitors Program – Climate and Energy
1991-1992
The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (Ottawa)
MA International Affairs (Management and International Trade)
(Course requirement completed)
1988-1991
Université de Montréal
BSc. Political Science
Professional Experience
Since 2011
COPTICOM, Strategy and Public Affairs
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Senior Advisor
Main mandates: green economy, carbon markets, climate and energy policies, public transit and urban planning, biodiversity
2003-2011
Équiterre
Environmental NGO
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Director, Communications, Climate and Energy
Mandates: public education and outreach campaigns, research and government relations
2002-2003
Office of the Minister of the Environment (Québec)
Deputy Chief of Staff
Main mandates: Kyoto Protocol, climate policies, water policies, biodiversity / protected areas, environmental impact assessments
2000-2002
Independent consultant
Public Affairs, Montréal, Québec, Canada
1997-2000
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Labour venture capital fund, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Coordinator, public affairs
1996-1997
Office of the Minister of Culture (Québec)
Press attaché
1994-1996
House of Commons of Canada, Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition (Ottawa)
Researcher, International Trade and Natural Resources
1992-1993
Ministry of International Affairs (Québec)
Advisor
Boards of Directors
Since 2017
Since 2014
Vivre en Ville
Vers des collectivités viables (NGO, green urban planning)
2006-2011
Réseau Action Climat / Climate Action Network Canada
Chair (2009-2011), administrator (2006-2009)
2007-2008
2006-2008
2004-2007
1997-2000
Fonds Jacques Cartier
Lyon, France