Josée Côté is Executive Director of the Montreal Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). A graduate of MUN (Memorial University of Newfoundland) and the University of Montreal, she combines several specializations, including Management, Communications and Leadership. She has worked in the management of NPOs for 20 years, with an affinity for issues related to caregivers, seniors and the promotion of mental health. Her approach aligns with a mental health promotion and prevention approach aimed at the Montreal community, so that it can be applied within the health network as well as in all spheres of society.
Émilie Jornet is Director of Programs at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Montreal branch. Having obtained a B.A. of Communication (specialization in Human Relations) from Université du Québec à Montréal, she develops her skills in project management, strategy and development, as well as team coordination. With a career path of more than 12 years in the Montreal community, Émilie takes an interest in the most vulnerable socio-cultural issues, and strives to bring innovative, creative and concerted solutions to promote inclusion and well-being for all.
Fanny Gravel-Patry is Mental Health Promotion Advisor at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Montreal branch. With more than eight years of experience in research, education, and knowledge promotion, with a particular interest in mental health issues, she is currently completing a doctorate in which she is researching mental health care communities formed on social networks. Through her functions within the ACSM Montreal Branch, Fanny wishes to pursue her social commitment and work to improve services to the community.
Sabine Assuied is Project Manager – Seniors’ Mental Health Promotion Program Implementation at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Montreal branch. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology (UdeM) and a graduate diploma in cultural organization management (HEC). She is currently completing a master’s degree in public health – health promotion (ESPUM). With over 20 years of experience as a manager and project leader in the cultural sector, Sabine now wishes to contribute in actions that will have a true impact on the psychological well-being of the population.