For a long time now, I have been working with actors of the social and solidarity economy in Quebec, in particular on development tools, including finance/access to capital and public policies. I also work at the international level with organizations such as OCDE, BIT and UNRISD (United Nations), amongst others. I collaborate with researchers and actors of the GSEF (Global Social Economy Forum) and am a member of the Board of C.I.T.I.E.S and of TIESS, organizations of knowledge transfer and experiences in Quebec and internationally. I collaborated with the McConnell Foundation here in Canada and am interested in the role played by foundations as investors in social economy initiatives and/or having a social impact through their broader investment choices. Foundations are more and more investors in synergy with their traditional roles as donors.

Awards and distinctions

• Member, Order of Canada, Government of Canada (2017)
• Officière, Ordre national du Québec, Gouvernement du Québec (2014)
• Provost’s Circle of Distinction, Concordia University (2014)
• Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award, Concordia University (2014)
• Prix Marie-Andrée-Bertrand – Catégorie: Scientifique, Ministère de la Culture et des Communications et du Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche, de la Science et de la Technologie, Gouvernement du Québec (2013)
• Prix Pierre-Dansereau de l’engagement social du chercheur, Association francophone pour le savoir (ACFAS) (2012)
• Finaliste, Prix de la Personnalité internationale de l’année, Centre d’études et de recherches internationales de l’Université de Montréal (CÉRIUM), Émission Une heure sur terre de Radio-Canada, et Le Devoir (2012)