Marvin’s Circle Members
Karine Lagacé-Paquette, Co-Chair, Marvin’s Circle
Criminal and penal prosecuting attorney
Karine Lagacé-Paquette obtained her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Montreal in 2007 and joined the Quebec Bar in 2008. For several years, she has worked as a criminal and penal prosecuting attorney, more specifically in the team dedicated to cases of sexual violence and physical abuse of children.
Being directly involved with children as part of the legal process, she shares the dream of a world without violence towards children and adolescents. It therefore became only natural to get involved with the Marie-Vincent Foundation and help make a difference.
Marie-Claude Vernier, Co-Chair, Marvin’s Circle
Associate Vice President – Advisory, Wealth Management Solutions
National Bank Financial
A trained lawyer, Marie-Claude Vernier began her career specializing in litigation, including civil litigation, commercial litigation, and professional liability, within a prominent private law firm. She later leveraged her expertise in litigation and regulatory investigations at National Bank Financial.
With nearly 10 years of experience in the financial industry, she took on the challenge in 2022 of leading a team responsible for the architecture of wealth management solutions at National Bank Financial. She now heads the NBF Center of Expertise, a team of about fifty professionals dedicated to assisting clients in all areas of wealth management.
David Bastien, CFA
Senior Analyst, National Bank Financial
As a Senior Analyst at National Bank Financial, David Bastien is a key member of a team of experts that supports nearly 900 wealth advisors across Canada. He plays a key role in developing strategies to ensure the competitiveness and attractiveness of fee-based programs by actively monitoring the competition and staying abreast of industry trends. Acting as a specialist advisor to wealth advisors, he guides them through pricing reviews and guides them towards informed strategic decisions to meet changing market needs.
Audrey Brainbridge
Principal | M&A, Mercer
Audrey is a Principal in Mercer’s M&A Advisory business, where she specializes in the Human Capital aspects of transactions. Her current role, along with her previous experience as a Human Resources leader at Bombardier, has positioned her to tackle high-complexity projects and transactions, showcasing her project management skills and business acumen. Audrey joined the Marvin’s Circle team to support the cause of Marie-Vincent, which is very dear to her.
Annie Brisebois
Lawyer, Cabinet juridique Panneton
Annie Brisebois completed her law degree at the University of Ottawa in 2021 and has been a member of the Québec Bar since 2023. She focuses her practice on business law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate reorganizations.
Attentive and people-oriented, she enjoys taking on new challenges and deepening her knowledge. Driven by a desire to make a difference, she is naturally committed to the Marie-Vincent Foundation.
Juliette Comtois Béïque
Real Estate Broker, RE/MAX Crystal
Juliette Comtois Béïque is a passionate and dedicated real estate broker at RE/MAX Crystal. She guides her clients with expertise and determination in buying and selling properties, ensuring that each transaction is carried out with complete confidence. Her professionalism and human approach make her a valuable ally in bringing her clients’ real estate projects to life.
Involved in charitable causes for over 15 years, Juliette has supported several foundations through various fundraising efforts. Her life journey led her to actively engage with the Marie-Vincent Foundation, a cause particularly close to her heart. She has organized multiple fundraising initiatives, including the 30-day ice bath challenge, and is committed to donating $200 per real estate transaction to support the foundation.
Catherine Leclerc
Senior Advisor, Communications, TELUS
With nearly 15 years of experience across communications, marketing, and digital realms, Catherine initially built her career in the cultural sector before joining TELUS in 2019. Today, she holds the position of Senior Manager, Communications, where she oversees public relations strategies, with an emphasis on corporate social responsibility and community investment. Driven by a deep desire to help others, Catherine views her work as an opportunity to contribute to initiatives that positively impact communities. This same desire led her to put her skills to work for a cause that is especially important to her. With this in mind, she joined the Cercle de Marvin, an endeavor that enables her to actively engage in the fight against sexual violence.
Andreea Rusu
Senior Lawyer, Norton Rose Fullbright
Andreea Rusu is a lawyer in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Montreal office since 2010. She focuses her practice on occupational health and safety law. Before entering private practice, she worked for over ten years in the legal department of the “Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail”.
Andreea is the mother of two wonderful boys. She is actively involved in the community and is proud to join the Cercle de Marvin / La fondation Marie-Vincent, as the cause of children is particularly close to her heart.
Marvin’s Circle Ambassadors
Olivier Charest
Director, Energy, North America, Alcoa
Olivier is a trained lawyer and economist with over 15 years of experience in the energy and climate change sectors. He is currently responsible for Alcoa’s strategic and commercial energy-related matters in North America, including carbon markets. He also represents Alcoa in three joint ventures and various organizations.
Geneviève Jutras
Senior Advisor, Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Geneviève Jutras is a communications and public affairs professional with over 15 years of experience. After working with organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, Sun Life Financial, and the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, she joined Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante’s team as chief press secretary during her first term. She now serves as a senior advisor at the Fonds de solidarité FTQ. Throughout her career, Geneviève has always been involved in her community, notably as a member of the organizing committee for the Duathlon Urbain in support of the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation and as co-organizer of Grandes Histoires Arts Affaires with the Arts Affaires Brigade of Montreal. She is thrilled to dedicate her efforts to supporting the mission of the Fondation Marie-Vincent.
Jeanne Gagné
Crown prosecutor, Directeur de poursuites criminelles et pénales de Montréal
Jeanne Gagné is a Crown prosecutor in Montreal. She handles cases involving sexual violence, child abuse and domestic violence. Having begun her career as a lawyer with Legal Aid, she has always placed the most vulnerable citizens of our society at the heart of her motivation to accomplish her work. Involvement and commitment characterize her career. She is involved as a volunteer with the Young Bar of Montreal and has sat on its Board of Directors since 2021, in addition to dedicating herself to several committees and associations in her work environment. On a personal level, she has put her sporting and musical skills to good use with children and teenagers as a teacher of various sports and arts. Therefore, it comes naturally to put herself at the service of the children in the fulfillment of the Marie-Vincent Foundation’s mission.
