Co-founders

  • JĂ©rĂ´me Dupras

    Co-founder and CEO

    Dr. Jérôme is a professor in the Department of Natural Sciences at the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) and holds the Canada Research Chair in Ecological Economics. His research expertise is in ecological economics, land use planning and environmental governance.

  • Christian Messier

    Co-founder

    Christian (PhD) is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Université du Québec à Montréal and holds the research chair on forest resilience to global change. His research focuses on the study of ecological and silvicultural factors that influence the dynamics of temperate ecosystems.

  • Andrew Gonzalez

    Co-founder

    Dr. Andrew is a Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill University and holds the Liber Ero Chair in Conservation Biology. He is also the founding director of the Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science. An expert in ecology and biodiversity science, he specializes in the study of connectivity and ecological networks.

Management team

  • Fanny Maure

    Business Development & Communications Director (on maternity leave)

    Fanny has a degree in ecology and evolutionary biology. She is particularly interested in the management of trees in urban environments, and the services they provide to society, as well as in the popularization of science!

  • Francis ClĂ©ment

    Director of Business Development and Operations

    Francis (MSc) is a geographer by training, with a Master's degree in Environmental Science and a microprogram in Public Administration. He specializes in water governance, agricultural issues and land use planning.

  • Sylvia Wood

    Science and Research Director

    Sylvia (Ph.D.) has a Ph.D. in geography and a Master's degree in forest ecology (M.Sc.). She uses ecosystem service modeling in urban, peri-urban and agricultural landscapes as a decision support tool and to assess the contribution of ecosystems to community well-being.

  • ValĂ©rie Leblanc

    Director Strategic Development and Marketing

    Valérie (M.Sc.) is trained in organizational strategy and environmental management. Valérie is particularly interested in the key role of nature-based solutions in climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as their social co-benefits.

Project team

  • Anne-Sophie Lessard

    Project Manager

    Anne-Sophie (M.Sc.) studied ecology before specializing in applied geomatics and remote sensing. During her master's degree, she worked on a project to evaluate the future impact of urbanization and agriculture on threatened or vulnerable species.

  • Camille Proulx

    Senior Project Manager

    Camille Proulx is a forestry engineer whose professional career revolves around tree management in urban environments and forestry in Aboriginal contexts. She is interested in the relationship between humans and forest ecosystems, and in the intersection between forestry and other urban and territorial disciplines.

  • Elise Filotas

    Senior Researcher

    Élise (Ph.D.) has a doctorate in geography and a master's degree in physics (M.Sc.). She specializes in forest ecosystem modeling and the development of quantitative analysis tools to design and test innovative forest management strategies that promote resilience to global change.

  • Emile Foley

    Spatial planning consultant

    Émile studied urban planning before specializing in integrated rural development. He is particularly interested in urban planning tools, environmental protection and enhancement, and their impact on local and regional communities.

  • Estelle Allan

    Project Manager

    Estelle (Ph.D.) has an interdisciplinary background in the natural sciences (biology and geology). She specializes in climate change, particularly in Arctic and sub-Arctic environments. Her expertise, developed in the course of her research, enables her to better understand and popularize the evolution of climate and the carbon cycle over time. 

  • Eva Delmas

    Analyst

    Eva (PhD) is an ecologist specializing in modeling. Trained in theoretical ecology, her research interests focus on the use of predictive models in changing ecosystem structure and function.

  • JoĂ«lle Voglimacci

    R&D Coordinator

    Joëlle (M.Sc.) holds a Master's degree specializing in applied remote sensing in northern environments. Joëlle has developed skills in coordinating interdisciplinary scientific projects and integrating geomatics tools to support data collection and analysis. Her interests revolve around the themes of climate change, the cryosphere and geomorphology.

  • Josyane Cloutier

    Project Manager

    Josyane Cloutier (M.Sc.) is a journalist and geographer by training. With a master's degree in environmental studies, her work focuses on the energy transition of commercial shipping in the St. Lawrence system. Her interests revolve around land conservation and alternative energies.

  • Julie Faure

    Project Manager

    Julie (Ph.D.) trained as a biologist, with a PhD in evolutionary ecology, and has teaching and outreach skills. Her interests range from ornithology and pollination to citizen involvement in the conservation and protection of biodiversity.

  • Jurie Theron

    R&D analyst specializing in artificial intelligence

    Jurie (PhD) is a landscape ecologist and biodiversity conservation scientist with a background in remote sensing and machine learning. He implements artificial intelligence to optimize workflows by looking at urban tree growth forecasts, canopy classification, species distribution modeling and connectivity.

  • Marc-Olivier Beausoleil

    Analyst

    Marc-Olivier (Ph.D.) is an ecologist specializing in evolution. He has worked on a variety of projects including remote sensing, population genetics and wildlife conservation. He is passionate about understanding the environmental factors involved in maintaining or losing biodiversity.

  • MĂ©dĂ©ric Durand

    Analyst

    Médéric (M.Sc.) is a geographer specializing in forest ecology. His projects have focused on forest fires and post-glacial movements in Quebec forests. By incorporating artificial intelligence into his work, he is interested in improving classification workflows.

  • Mustapha Bouhsen

    Data manager

    Mustapha (M.Sc.) is an expert in data science and data engineering, with solid experience in the creation of efficient ETL pipelines, the development of machine learning algorithms and advanced statistical analysis. His academic background includes a master's degree in data science from HEC Montréal and a bachelor's degree in actuarial science from Université Laval.

  • NoĂ©mie Lacroix

    Analysts coordinator

    Noémie (M.Sc. A) studied ecology before training in forestry. She is interested in data analysis in the context of wildlife and natural environment management and conservation.

  • Olivier Tanguy

    Project coordinator

    Olivier (M. Sc. A) is a geographer by training, specializing in the sustainable management of forest ecosystems. He is familiar with most of Quebec's territory, having conducted numerous forest inventories. Olivier is a specialist in the evaluation of ecosystem services!

  • Willian Vieira

    Analyst

    Willian (Ph.D.) is an agronomist by training, with a PhD in quantitative ecology. He develops statistical models to predict forest response to climate change, with an interest in tools for automating analysis workflows.

Business development,

Communications & Administration

  • AnaĂŻs LĂ©garĂ© Morasse

    Senior Business Development Officer

    AnaĂŻs (M.A.) holds degrees in international studies and political science. She has held senior positions in various non-profit, business and environmental organizations. AnaĂŻs uses her expertise in public affairs to develop partnerships for the protection of biodiversity.

  • AmĂ©lie Varin

    Accounting and administration coordinator

    Amélie holds a bachelor's degree in psychology as well as a certificate in administration. She is passionate about sustainable development and is interested in how organizations can make a difference to the environment. This interest began with an interest in urban beekeeping, which quickly transferred to environmental preservation in a more global sense.

  • Julie Lebert

    Administrative Assistant

    Julie supports team members and management as an administrative assistant. She has worked in administration for non-profit organizations and a university. Always on the lookout for solutions and process improvements, she knows how to juggle priorities and adapt to situations efficiently.

  • Marisa Sagues

    Communications and Marketing Officer

    Marisa holds degrees in communication sciences and literature. Passionate about sustainable development, she specialized in environmental communications, focusing on new practices and how to implement them for the benefit of the environment. Marisa has decided to use her skills to promote ecological transition and the preservation of biodiversity.

  • Victoire Pougeon

    Senior Business Development Officer

    Victoire (M.Sc.) is trained in literature, business development and management sciences and administration. After several years working with universities and schools in Quebec and Europe, Victoire continues to work with public services to propose nature-based solutions to climate and social issues.