Éric Fortin
Advisor
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Biographie
Involved in the sexual health community since 2014, Éric volunteered for RÉZO as a receptionist at the SPOT screening clinic from 2014 to 2015 and worked on the MOBILISE research group on HIV-ITSS prevention, a study of the UQAM sexology department directed by Joanne Otis. He then joined Maison Plein Cœur, as day centre manager from 2015 to 2020 and as support buddy for the ACCM from 2020 to today. As a peer researcher for the HEADS-UP study at the University of Victoria under the auspices of COCQ-SIDA since September 2020, Eric has acquired a vast knowledge of HIV over the years. A passionate horticulturist and president of the Georges-Vanier community garden for the past two years, he works to make urban agriculture more accessible. He has also worked in various fields such as construction, fashion and bars.
Gilles Jalbert
Vice President
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Biographie
With a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations – Human Resources option, Gilles comes to the Board with 35 years of experience as a human resources development manager in the private and public sectors.
Retired since 2018, he devotes part of his time as a consultant in organizational development and human resources management in the community, mainly for clients struggling with HIV, mental health and homelessness. Gilles has been living with HIV since 2000.
Virginie Basmadjian
Secretary
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Vacant position
Treasurer
Pilar Ramirez Garcia
Secretary
She
Biographie
A nurse, professor and researcher in nursing sciences at the University of Montreal, Pilar’s research projects focus on the contribution of mind-body approaches such as meditation, yoga and relaxation to the well-being of people living with HIV. She has been collaborating with Maison Plein Cœur since 2000 in various projects and is now proud to be a member of the Board of Directors.
Danielle Balem
Advisor
She
Biographie
Danielle Balem, EMBA, is honored to have accepted the position of treasurer on the board of directors of Maison Plein Cœur, an organization committed to helping people living with HIV in Montreal.
With more than several years of experience in managing sales teams and coordinating distribution networks in telecommunications, as well as in financial and tax strategy for individuals and businesses, Danielle now puts her expertise to work in governance and social missions.
Active in the community for several years, she has served on boards such as Collectif Récolte, CASM, and BPW Montréal, and has completed several training courses in leadership, governance, and committee management within a board of directors.
As treasurer, Danielle wants to strengthen Maison Plein Cœur’s financial foundations by contributing to sustainable, transparent, and growth-oriented strategies. She firmly believes that “Power is a force of influence, and strength is a force for action.”ranslated with DeepL.com (free version)
André Cloutier
Advisor
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Biographie
An economist by training (B.Sc UQAM 1994), André also holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration (B.A.A. UQAM 2003) and a certificate in human resources management (UQAM 2013). He has been working for Desjardins Group for 30 years as a mortgage specialist. He served as treasurer on the board of directors of Maison plein coeur from 2020 to 2014. After a one-year hiatus, he is returning to the board as an advisor.
Andre Desbiens
Advisor
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Biographie
For the past 35 years, André has been professionally involved as a broker in the real estate industry. For two decades, he has worked as one of the leaders of Serge Savard’s Real Estate Group, dedicated to the management of major real estate and hotel investments. Among his most exotic feathers, André managed the Canadian investment in Cuba of the “El Senador” Group. Today, still with a touch of the exotic, his art shines from “Little Italy” under the hat of “Remax du Cartier”.
Norman Lancaster
Advisor
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Biographie
With a college education supplemented by several specialized courses over the years, Norman has held various management, consulting, and financial analyst positions for the Desjardins Group during his nearly 40-year career. He has been a member of Maison Plein-Cœur since 1999. Norman enjoys traveling, discovering the world, socializing, and helping people.
Recently retired, he is now involved with Maison Plein-Cœur as a volunteer and peer helper, and more recently on the Board of Directors as an advisor. He is also involved in a condominium board of directors.
