Discover the mentors of our communications and public relations cohort
YOUR MENTOR’S OBJECTIVE is to help you grow in the Mentoro program, one cup of java at a time. For our Spring 2018 cohort, we drew our 30 mentors in Communications and Public Relations from various sectors:
- Consulting Services
- Consumer Packaged Goods
- Media and Publishing
- Arts and Culture
- Technology
THIS COHORT IS CLOSED.
Anne Dongois
President
ad Communications
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cup of moka or a glass of wine, depending on the hour of the day.
MANTRA: Always be a pleasure to work with, and respect your personal and professional values.
Brigitte Foisy
President, Founder and Serial Entrepreneur
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a glass of Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne or a triple espresso; caffeine is my five food groups!
MANTRA: “You stall, you rust,” because I know that doors open, and opportunities present themselves only when you act.
Caroline Dubé
President and Founder
LUXINE RELATIONS PUBLIQUES
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a latte macchiato or a chilled glass of white wine
MANTRA: Don’t look back, if you do, others looking forward will pass you by.
Caroline Duguay
Communications Director
NESTLÉ NESPRESSO CANADA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a cup of Rosabaya – my favorite Nespresso coffee – or a glass of white Sauvignon.
MANTRA: If you push your limits with passion and determination, people will follow. Be transparent and authentic; people will respect you for it. With an open heart, dare to take the road less travelled, and stay true to yourself.
Caroline Morin
Senior Director, Communications and Marketing
IVANOHÉ CAMBRIDGE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a large and (really hot) decaf latte.
MANTRA: We are not saving lives. Do your best and it should be okay.
Caroline Roy
Vice-President and Associate
MESURE MÉDIA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… an afternoon tea, and how to change the world.
MANTRA: Success only comes before work in the dictionary.
Charles Letourneau
Director of Strategy and Communications
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF METROPOLITAIN MONTREAL
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a latte or depending of the time of day, a glass of Chablis.
MANTRA: Everything can communicated with the right words.
Christine Boivin
Director of Communications and Marketing
BONLOOK
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a glass of rosé.
MANTRA: You live, you learn.
Deanna Chow
Communications Director
SSENSE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cup of green tea or a glass of red wine.
MANTRA: Feel the Fear, and Do It Anyway is the title of a book that I received as a teenage, and it reminds me to always keep an open mind, be curious, and try new things.
Elizabeth Sbaglia
Director of Communications
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cup of mint tea.
MANTRA: “Talking is a necessity, listening is an art.”- Goethe
Eve Laurier
General Manager
EDELMAN
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…an Oregon pinot noir.
MANTRA:Be authentic. You are at your best when you are completely true to yourself.
Fabienne Corriveau
Press Agent
HACHETTE CANADA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a café allongé or a chilled beer depending on the circumstances.
MANTRA: Develop your creativity, your intuition, and use solutions from Plan B.
Gabrielle Cauchy
Press Relations
DIFFUSION DIMEDIA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cappuccino or a good glass of red wine.
MANTRA: I am motivated by helping people understand the world a little better. I truly enjoy contantly learning on the job and navigating different sectors. Some keywords that guide my work: humility, honesty, curiosity, tenacity, and openness.
Geneviève Rossier
Director of Communications, Public Relations and Digital Visibility
BIBLIOTHÈQUE ET ARCHIVES NATIONALES DU QUÉBEC
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a latte in the morning and an Earl Grey tea in the afternoon.
MANTRA: Kindness, respect and enjoyment.
Geneviève Sharp
Co-Founder and Partner
EGS GROUP
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cup of black coffee or a glass of Sancerre.
MANTRA: “If you don’t build your dream someone will hire you to help build theirs.” – Tony Gaskins
Isabelle Randez
Communications Director, L'Oréal Luxe
L’OREAL CANADA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER... a cup of almond milk latte or a glass of Champagne.
MANTRA: Treat others as you would want to be treated.
Jean-Michel Nahas
Vice-President of Corporate Communications
CASACOM
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a strong cortado.
MANTRA: Human contact, above all.
Judith Dubeau
President
IXION COMMUNICATIONS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… cup of mild green or blooming tea, a glass of still or sparkling water, or a beer if it is hot outside or a glass of white wine as an apéritif.
MANTRA: In my personal life, I say, “Wish for the best, be prepared for the worst, and seize every opportunity.” In my professional life, “Do not take it personally.”
Julia Cyboran
Vice-President of Marketing and Communications
C2 MONTREAL AND C2 INTERNATIONAL
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a soy latte.
MANTRA: It really does take a village; getting the most from your teams is the best path to success.
Katia Robillard
Vice-President and General Manager
CITOYEN OPTIMUM
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a good latte.
MANTRA: The key to success is to surround yourself with the best of the best.
Laurie Zakreski
President and Founder
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a strawberry and basil smoothie.
MANTRA: “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” – Pablo Picasso
Marjorie Roux
Public Relations Director
SEPHORA CANADA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cappuccino or a glass of white wine.
MANTRA: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker
Matthieu Streliski
Senior Director of Communications and Digital Marketing
RADIO-CANADA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… what my contact ordered; it’s a good ice-breaker, and lets me discover new things.
MANTRA: Perfection is the enemy of good.
Melanie Barbusci
Marketing Director
DAVIDsTEA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cup of black tea like Nepal Black from DAVIDsTEA.
MANTRA: “It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It’s also a very clear path to happiness.” – Sheryl Sandberg
Michèle Barmash
Head of Global Public Relations
REEBOK
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a very large cup of coffee or a buttery Californian Chardonnay.
MANTRA: “No simply mean yes elsewhere.”
Nathalie Carbonneau
Director of Communications and Marketing
RICARDO MEDIA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a glass of chilled Chardonnay.
MANTRA: If you love what you do, you will be motivated to go above and beyond.
Pascale Grignon
Director of Marketing, Communications and Visitor Experience
McCORD MUSEUM AND STEWARD MUSEUM
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cup of tea – either black, green or a chaï latte – or a glass of wine or Limonata, depending on the hour of the day or the season.
MANTRA: You can do it, if you want to!
Priya Chopra
President and Founder
1MILK2SUGARS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a strong, short espresso.
MANTRA: Character is destiny.
Sylvain Morissette
President
COMCORPO.COM
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… an americano, no sugar, no milk.
MANTRA: Communication is the key to clarity.
Viviane Roy
President and Founder
VROY COMMUNICATIONS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a café allongé – hot or cold – with some almond, coco, or cashew milk.
MANTA: In any order : humility, passion, openness, determination and laughter.