In Montreal, where the refugee experience often collides with complex bureaucratic systems and fragmented services, one organization has emerged as a model for holistic, person-centred care. Co-founder and Executive Director Kinan Swaid leads The Refugee […]
As the Operations Manager of (QDF), Rahul Gandhi brings both artistic vision and organizational leadership to Quebec’s English-language theatre community. An award-winning actor, director, and producer, Gandhi has been deeply involved with QDF since 2016, […]
For over two decades, Na’kuset, Executive Director of the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal, has been a tireless advocate for Indigenous women and children. Since joining the organization in 1999, she has dedicated her life […]
For over three decades, Rabbi Chaim S. Cohen has led the fight against hunger and isolation through the MADA Community Centre, the organization he founded and now directs as Executive Director. What began in Montreal […]
Sandra Furfaro, Executive Director of the Montreal Fluency Centre (MFC), leads one of the city’s most respected non-profit clinics dedicated to helping children overcome language, communication, and learning challenges. Founded as a multidisciplinary centre uniting […]
As Executive Director of the Maison du Père Foundation, Lizette Flores is leading the charge to redefine how Montreal tackles homelessness. Since joining the Foundation in 2023, Flores has focused on strengthening partnerships, amplifying impact, […]
Akilah Newton, founder and executive director of Overture with the Arts (OWTA), has dedicated the past 16 years to ensuring that every young person, regardless of financial background, has access to quality arts education. Founded […]
Sam Watts, CEO of Welcome Hall Mission, leads one of Montreal’s most trusted and longstanding organizations serving people facing homelessness and poverty. Founded in 1892, the Mission has become the city’s largest point of access […]
Mary Lee Jensvold, Associate Director and Primate Communication Specialist at Fauna Foundation, has dedicated her life to the care and advocacy of chimpanzees. Founded in 1997 and located just south of Montreal, Fauna is Canada’s […]
Paulina Abarca-Cantin, the Executive Director of Seniors Action Quebec (SAQ), leads a provincial non-profit dedicated to supporting the needs of English-speaking seniors across Quebec. With the senior population expected to reach 25% by 2030, SAQ […]
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