Our team

Elodie holds a Masters in Marketing, Management and Project management. She cofounded the Festival Zéro Déchet as well as the Association québécoise Zéro Déchet (AQZD). She aims to ignite change on both individual and collective levels. In order to dedicate herself fully to the environmental cause, she took classes in residual materials management and circular economy at University of Sherbrooke. She is now tackling all sorts of challenges related to her position as executive director of CRE de Laval while also being the person responsible for circular economy in the organization. Involved in several regional committees, she doesn't miss an occasion to work in collaboration with various actors to ensure a green transition for Laval and the province.

Graduate in entrepreneurship from HEC Montréal, Marie-Ève leverages more than 20 years of experience to lead strategic initiatives, mobilize key stakeholders, and advance high-impact projects. Throughout her career, she has contributed to enhancing the visibility of organizations and to implementing initiatives in social innovation and territorial development, relying on collaborative and unifying approaches. She is committed to bringing together stakeholders in the field and contributing to meaningful projects with tangible benefits for the community. She currently takes on numerous challenges as Interim Executive Director of CRE de Laval, where she works to support the team, ensure operational continuity, and strengthen partnerships in order to advance the region’s socio-ecological transition.

Audrey has a Bachelor’s degree in political science (honours program) from the University of Montreal. She specialized during her academic journey through a selection of environmental courses and seminars. Passionate about fauna and more specifically cetaceans, she was involved with the Marine Mammal Research and Education Group in Tadoussac, QC, as a research volunteer working on photo-identification, as well as an interpreter and editor. She was also employed as an interpreter at the Whale Interpretive Centre in Telegraph Cove, on Vancouver Island (B.C.). Having years of experience in journalism, Audrey joined the team of CRE de Laval as a Communication and Events manager in February 2020.

After a computer science career, Nathalie decided to go back to school to get a bachelor degree as well as a Masters in biology. Her passion for ornithology enabled her to achieve several avian fauna inventories, also collaborating with many organizations, and she was also a member of the board of directors of QuébecOiseaux. Thanks to her study path, she worked as a coordinator for a project that aimed to raise awareness among municipalities regarding the protection of birds. She now discovers the fascinating world of plants in the context of her position as project manager in natural environments at CRE de Laval.

Diane gratuated in an Ecology Master at Sherbrooke University. She studied consequences of climate changes on vegetal species migration. She then developped her skills in conservation and scientific mediation while working in the SEPAQ Network. She also gained experience in natural environments inventory, rare plants inventory and terrotiry analysis in the private industry. Driven by her love for natural environments and her passion for conservation of species, she integrate Laval CRE team as Natural Environment Projects Manager in 2024. 

Sophie holds a bachelor's degree in art history from the Université du Québec à Montréal. She worked for several years as a project manager in Quebec's cultural and literary sectors. Driven by diverse interests, she has always been passionate about environmental issues, sustainable food, and urban agriculture. Sophie joined Laval ZéN within the CRE de Laval in October 2024 as a project manager in social development.

Eduardo holds a Master’s degree in Management and Sustainable Development from HEC Montréal. Before transitioning to the environmental sector, he gained significant experience in sourcing and procurement, as well as in culinary management within the restaurant industry. His commitment to sustainable development was driven by his experience of food waste issues during his years in the restaurant sector. Passionate about effective waste management and the development of innovative projects, he has a particular interest in applying the 12 strategies of the circular economy. Eduardo joins the CRE de Laval in September 2024 to leverage his expertise with enthusiasm.

Laurent owns a master in French litterature from Montreal University. He worked several years un education and project management, mainly in edition and reserach. Its personal and professionnal paths conducted him to have interests in urban planning and socio-ecological transition, especially in sustainable mobility. 

Laurent is a big fan of bicycles and he rides for pleasure and for its day to day shifts. He believes that new responsible ways to commute are a must to build more sustainable, healthy and fait cities. He joined the team in February 2025 as project manager in sustainable mobility. 

Catherine holds a Masters in international development management. She has many years of experience in project coordination, intersectoral concertation and mobilization of partners in communal, cultural and educational settings. She has worked for the implementation of activities with educational institutions and regional bodies. She is now involved in different initiatives promoting civic engagement and sustainable social development.

Mylène holds a Master’s degree in Social Innovation Management from HEC Montréal, where she conducted action research as part of a community farm pilot project. Combining participatory democracy with environmental and social awareness, she will lead, alongside her colleague Sophie, the work of the Collectif d’innovation pour la transition écologique et sociale de Laval (C.I.T.É.S. Laval) — the Innovation Collective for Ecological and Social Transition in Laval.

Daphne holds a Master’s degree in Geography from the University of Montreal. They have a strong passion for environmental issues and civic engagement. Daphne has worked in the fields of research, teaching, and youth outreach. Their career path has led them to participate in projects related to food security, the defense of living systems, and the socio-ecological transition. Combining two of their passions—environment and education—Daphne joined CRE de Laval in October 2025 as a Project Manager in Environmental Education.

Meryem holds a PhD in architecture and urban planning from the University of Constantine in Algeria. She has over 10 years of experience in higher education. Her work focuses on the sustainable redevelopment of urban brownfield sites, with particular attention to the social dimension. Having recently arrived in Canada, Meryem aims to contribute to innovative initiatives combining sustainable urban planning and environmental education, particularly for children.

Carine holds a PhD in hydrology from the University of Yamanashi in Japan, combining strong technical expertise with a deep commitment to taking action on the ground. Her background in water sciences in Quebec, followed by applied research, led her to explore sustainable solutions to climate extremes. She came to realize that the key to resilience lies in green infrastructure and, above all, in citizen engagement and collective action. This conviction brought her to CRE de Laval. She is enthusiastic about putting her expertise to work on concrete projects in her role as Project Manager in Sustainable Stormwater Management and Greening.