Our Team

A committed leader and seasoned strategist, Lisa Clowery has over 20 years of experience in the social and philanthropic sectors, with recognized expertise in fundraising, strategic development, and organizational governance. Throughout the selection process, Lisa Clowery demonstrated her commitment and dedication to children and adolescents, values essential to Marie-Vincent.

Throughout her career, Lisa has transformed the organizations she has led, notably propelling Breakfast Club of Canada to the next level through an ambitious vision and structured fundraising development. Most recently, she was co-CEO of One Drop Foundation and also led philanthropic development and partnerships within the Foundation, demonstrating a unique ability to mobilize major donors, businesses and public institutions around universal access to water supply, sanitation and hygiene services.

Her unwavering commitment to children’s well-being, her collaborative leadership, and her recognized abilities to generate impactful fundraising campaigns make her the ideal person to continue Marie-Vincent’s momentum. Her arrival marks a new chapter for the organization, which will continue to strengthen its action for the protection and support of child and adolescent victims of sexual violence

With a degree in business administration (BAA) specializing in management, Geneviève has built an impressive career in strategic management and development with leading organizations. Before joining Marie-Vincent, she spent over 12 years at Ubisoft, where she held key positions, including Corporate Affairs Manager and International Mobility Team Lead. Her passion for social impact also led her to Montréal International, a nonprofit organization, where she managed partner relations and operations.

Deeply involved in the community, Geneviève served as Vice-President and board member of Société de développement social from 2020 to 2024. She has also volunteered with Centre jeunesse de Montréal and Breakfast Club of Canada.

Before being appointed Deputy Executive Director, Geneviève led Marie-Vincent’s Prevention and Training team, fostering a unified vision and playing a key role in the organization’s strategic development. In her current role, she oversees clinical services, prevention and training activities, the Montérégie centre, and daily operations at Marie-Vincent.

“Supporting teams that help child and adolescent victims of sexual violence, as well as their families, and working to prevent sexual violence by building a protective community around young people is a privilege. It gives true meaning to my work.”

Fuelled by a deep passion for human and organizational development, Isabelle has spent over 25 years helping individuals and businesses achieve their full potential. Both visionary and empathetic, she strongly believes in collaborative leadership and a supportive work environment as the foundation for sustainable and inspiring organizations.

Throughout her career, she has enthusiastically guided managers and employees in various work contexts to implement and improve programs related to management support and coaching, skills development, compensation, succession planning, employer branding, workplace culture, etc. She wishes to leverage her skills so that Marie-Vincent remains an employer of choice.

Holding a master’s degree in management and organizational development and a bachelor’s degree in education, Isabelle is a member of the Québec Order of HR Professionals (CRHA). Outside of work, she finds balance through traveling around the globe and practicing numerous sports, believing in the maxim “a healthy mind in a healthy body”! She is also involved in projects and causes that reflect her values, particularly with the Montérégie Youth Centre Foundation.

“Together, through human, inclusive, and proactive HR management, we empower every team member to thrive and fully contribute to Marie-Vincent’s mission: protecting, supporting, and guiding children in a compassionate and expert-driven environment.”

Passionate about charitable work and accounting, Isabelle has worked for nearly 20 years in various charitable organizations. She has notably worked for Canada World Youth, Caritas Canada and Accueil Bonneau. She holds a DEC in administrative techniques, a bachelor’s degree in accounting sciences (management accounting) and the CPA designation. She received the CMA Order scholarship in 2003 and completed the CMA Strategic Leadership Program between 2003 and 2005.

Since joining Marie-Vincent in 2021, Isabelle has played a central role in managing the organization’s finances. She ensures compliance with accounting standards, sound financial management of the organization, orchestrates budget preparation with precision and actively participates in accountability and the preparation of funding applications. She has also implemented internal control tools, systems and procedures, thus contributing to the organization’s efficiency and financial transparency. Upon her arrival, she also actively contributed to the management of operations, IT and the reception team, and she actively participated in the relocation of Marie-Vincent’s Montreal centre in 2022-2023.

“My work and involvement go beyond numbers. I am nourished by the impact that Marie-Vincent has on children, adolescents and the community.”

Holder of a master’s degree in communications, Laurie has accumulated experience since 2013 in agencies, companies, non-profit organizations and government. She notably deployed a project linking literacy and cooking in 55 organizations across Quebec with the Fondation pour l’alphabétisation, and led the implementation of 42 forums for professionals and citizens as part of her mandate at the Special Commission on the Rights of Children and Youth Protection.

After working three years at Marie-Vincent as coordinator to the executive director, she became Director of Communications in June 2025. She leads a team that works closely with all services to raise awareness and mobilize around the issues carried by the organization.

Her commitment goes beyond communication; it is rooted in a quest for social justice and a deep need to act. Laurie represents Marie-Vincent within the Mouvement des organismes solidaires d’Angus (MOSA) and coordinates the internal committee dedicated to sustainable development.

“I feel privileged to work every day to amplify the voice of young victims of sexual violence and their families, and to shine a light on our mission, our partners and the expertise of our wonderful team.”

With over 15 years of professional experience, Véronique is recognized for her collaborative leadership, her ease in building relationships, and her strategic and impactful approach.

Having started her career as a high school teacher, she chose to redirect her path by completing a master’s degree in international relations, which led her to key positions in communications, first within the federal government, then at Mouvement Desjardins. She held several functions there, notably in government relations, before becoming strategic advisor to the President of the Movement. She played an active role in several major files, including internationally, while contributing to the organization of important events.

Eager to contribute concretely to reducing social inequalities, she founded, in 2012, the Montreal chapter of Dress for Success, an organization that supports vulnerable women in their search for economic independence. For nearly 7 years, including 3 as board chair, she led the organization and oversaw its philanthropic development. While showcasing her entrepreneurial side and ease in managing teams, this experience confirmed her desire to continue her career in philanthropy serving meaningful causes.

Thus, it is driven by this deep desire that Véronique joined the Marie-Vincent team in September 2025.

The cause that Marie-Vincent carries touches us all and we have a duty as a society to take care of our youth and our children. It is this conviction that drives me to rally ever more partners to support us in our mission.

Holder of a bachelor’s and master’s degree in sexology (research-intervention profile), Myriam has worked at Marie-Vincent since 2017. For five years, she led several prevention projects against sexual violence and cyber sexual violence aimed at adolescents and school environments, notably by developing the peer-based approach to prevention against cyber sexual violence (APP).

Driven by the desire to expand her impact, she then held, for nearly two years, the position of prevention manager – adolescents section. In this role, she contributed to the consolidation and expansion of this section, by designing and implementing major prevention projects, seeking funding and supporting a growing team.

Since November 2024, Myriam Le Blanc Élie has held the position of Director of Prevention and Training, thus continuing her commitment to advancing Marie-Vincent’s mission.

“Prevention is essential to building a world without sexual violence and being able to contribute to it every day by supporting a team of passionate professionals is an honor for me.”

Holder of a degree in sexology, Sonia Dionne is an experienced professional in psychosocial intervention as well as team management in the community sector.

She has over 30 years of commitment to supporting victims of violence, including over 20 years directing women’s shelters.

Since 2021, she has overseen the development and quality of clinical services offered to youth and their families at Marie-Vincent Foundation.

It is with great enthusiasm that I joined the Marie-Vincent team as Deputy Director of Clinical Services in August 2025.

The fight against sexual violence has been close to my heart for several years. I had the opportunity to be Clinical Director at the Centre de prévention et d’intervention pour les victimes d’agression sexuelle (CPIVAS) in Laval until June 2025, where I held functions very similar to those I now hold at Marie Vincent.

My academic background is rich and varied. In 2016, I completed a doctorate in medicine at the Université de Montréal, then completed part of the residency in family medicine at Université Laval. Through my clinical experience, I found that the field of intervention did not suit me quite well. I thus chose to pursue my path towards clinical research, then developed an interest in health services management. I therefore completed my academic training by obtaining, in May 2025, a master’s degree in health services management at the Université de Montréal.

My management approach is inclusive, caring and focused on mobilizing individual strengths in service of a shared vision.

On a more personal note, I particularly enjoy hot yoga, hiking and horror films. I’m always up for a movie or outdoor outing!

Eszter holds a master’s degree in psychoeducation. Since 2013, she has accumulated rich and varied experiences in public and community settings. From the beginning of her career, she oriented her practice towards vulnerable populations and the optimization of services intended for them.

She joined the Marie-Vincent team in May 2021 as a psychosocial worker. For four years, she supported young victims of sexual violence, children exhibiting problematic sexual behaviours, as well as their loved ones. These experiences allowed her to develop a nuanced understanding of clinical and organizational issues, as well as a comprehensive vision of the services offered by Marie-Vincent.

In August 2025, Eszter was appointed Deputy Director of Clinical Services. She now contributes to the mobilization and development of her team’s clinical strengths, while relying on a collaborative structure that supports the continuous evolution of Marie-Vincent’s expertise.

“My work at Marie-Vincent allows me to witness, every day, the courage and resilience of young people, as well as the dedication of the teams that support them. It is a privilege to contribute to building a world without sexual violence!”