Board of directors

David Charron (he/him), Director of Risk Management

For over 20 years, David has held a range of management positions with increasing responsibility with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. He has led large national, multidisciplinary teams in mortgage insurance, human resources and organizational development, business development, financing rental unit construction aligned with the National Housing Strategy, and risk management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a real estate business profile, as well as a master’s degree in information technology from UQAM.  Through his inclusive, unifying leadership, David enjoys making a difference in everything he touches and is actively involved in developing partnerships and collaborative opportunities. 

Yannick Fouda (he/him), Psychoeducator

A member of the Ordre des Psychoéducatrices et Psychoéducateurs du Québec, Yannick Fouda is currently finishing a doctorate in psychoeducation at Université de Montréal with a specialization in psychological well-being in the workplace. He has developed expertise accompanying businesses and institutions in implementing and evaluating programs related to well-being at work.

Yannick Fouda has also worked in intervention for over 12 years and works in youth protection in community, school, and hospital settings. His extensive experience with children and youth facing adaptation challenges also led him to implement support services for children, families, and schools. He currently heads up a number of intervention teams in schools and community and professional settings.

More than two years ago, he launched a direct awareness-raising initiative on social media about the challenges of immigration, psychological well-being, parenting, and education. This awareness campaign is aimed directly at families and professionals, giving them tools to improve their psychological well-being. It is an initiative that is expanding and reaching families where they live. He has created a platform with digital courses, which is a space for virtual discussion and sharing for parents and professionals.

Evelyne Langlois-Paquette (she/her), specialist in public financing

Evelyne has over 10 years of experience in the cultural, event and tourism sectors, working for some of the city’s biggest international events, including the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, the Francos de Montréal, Montréal en lumière, the Just for Laughs Festival, Osheaga, IleSoniq and Heavy Montréal.

Her interest in understanding things in depth, being at the heart of strategic thinking and promoting the deployment of projects and common visions led her to specialize in public funding for NPOs and in government relations.

It is her human values and her sensitivity to the cause of mental health that has led her to become involved. She hopes that her knowledge and skills will allow her to contribute to the growth and development of the Montreal branch of the CMHA for the greater benefit of the community.

Marthe Rocheteau (she/her), Psychosociologist and certified coach

Psychosociologist and coach certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Marthe has been supporting human change for over 20 years. She has worked in the community sector, the public service, and private enterprise. Her deeply humanist professional approach is built around three pillars: empowering individuals and groups to act, interpersonal and intercultural communication, and social inclusion. Marthe is committed to prevention in mental health and developing inclusive leadership through individual and group coaching.

Edith Legault (she/her), Criminal lawyer, Montreal Community Legal Center – Administrator

A criminal lawyer since 2018, Edith Legault has practiced at the Montreal Legal Community Center since the start of her career. Passionate about her practice with vulnerable clients struggling with socio-economic and mental health issues, she supports accused people in the legal process with humanity and boldness. 

His involvement in the community sphere has grown over the years, notably during events offering pro bono legal services in pop-up clinics with the Young Bar of Montreal and with the itinerant population of Montreal at the Maison du Père.

These professional and human experiences allow him to offer a particular collaboration to the ACSM by now getting involved in mental health prevention. She intends to use her analytical mind and her concern for efficiency to the benefit of her commitment to achieve the ambitions of the organization.

Martin Brazeau (he/him), CEO Pivohub Inc – Secretary / Treasurer

Martin is a trained Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience in the technology sector. He stands out as a strategic business partner, having designed, implemented and managed financial, administrative and operational strategies for several companies in Canada, as well as internationally (United States, Europe and Asia). His areas of expertise include bank and equity financing, sales, product, sourcing and distribution.

In addition to his professional involvement, Martin serves on several boards of community organizations dedicated to maintaining care for children and vulnerable people.

Eve Belanger (she/her), Senior Health Consultant, Normandin Beaudry – Administrator

Eve Bélanger is a senior health advisor for the consulting firm Normandin Beaudry. She has nearly 15 years of experience in health and well-being in the workplace.

Before her arrival at Normandin Beaudry, Eve was responsible for a team within an international organization which was responsible for the pan-Canadian health and well-being program. Today, she supports several organizations in the development of health strategies aligned with the predominant risk factors, HR orientations and the mission of the organization with the aim of supporting the well-being of employees. It leverages solutions that highlight the tools and services available to support the health of employees and managers.

Passionate about sport and health and more particularly mental health, she hopes, by joining the ACSM Montreal subsidiary, to extend her mental health promotion and prevention efforts to the community.