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At the helm of Éducation internationale since 2006, Etienne has devoted his entire career to internationalizing Canada’s educational institutions. He boasts a degree in international management and has worked in more than 20 countries spanning all continents. Etienne’s enthusiasm for studying abroad and for international exchanges led him to set up the Québec métiers d’avenir services to facilitate the arrival of foreign students at Québec’s vocational training centres.

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For more than 15 years, Mathieu has been a manager and developer in the socio-educational sector, and he has a genuine interest in the personal and professional development of Québec and international students. He leads the team in an effort to boost the visibility of Québec métiers d’avenir and provide quality services to international students. Mathieu is originally from France. He graduated with a master’s degree in education management and international relations, and has worked in a number of countries as a network leader, trainer and manager.

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Pierre has more than 20 years of experience as a marketing and communications manager, and in developing new markets. In the various positions he has held in the private and public sectors, he has worked in Canada, Europe and the United States. Pierre earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Université Laval and studied international relations for a year in France at the Institut d’études politiques d’Aix-en-Provence.

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Proud of her Québec roots yet eager to explore other countries, Marie-Pier has a multidisciplinary bachelor’s degree in international development and intercultural anthropology. Thanks to her involvement in Éducation internationale over the last seven years, international students have had the opportunity to benefit from solid partnerships as well as her expertise.

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Originally from Portugal, Ana holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has worked in the field for more than 15 years, particularly in the field of professional training. Her knowledge of the Quebec school network as well as the international allows her to pilot special projects to expand the educational offer to international students.

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After completing her studies in intervention, organization management and intercultural communications, Odile worked for 10 years as an immigration project leader in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. For the last five years, she has been providing support to international students at Éducation internationale. Odile loves to explore different cultures and has travelled to many European and African countries. While living in Québec, she enjoys discovering new restaurants, grocery stores and neighbourhoods that inspire future travels.

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Michèle has more than 20 years of experience as an agency marketing and communication manager where she has been able to lead large-scale projects for industrial companies. Then, her wish to give more meaning to her work led her to become guidance counselor and coach. Michèle graduated from the Ecole Supérieure de Gestion in Paris and became a certified coach in 2016.

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Quite passionate about market-oriented professional training programs, Segun had taught translation and communication courses at university level for over ten years in Nigeria, his native country. During his graduate studies at Laval University, he worked as a research/teaching assistant and distinguished himself mainly through his involvement as an international students’ coach for the Students Affairs Office’s activities. He also served on his Faculty of Arts and Humanities’ council as graduate students’ representative. Having been an international student himself, he offers his practical and vast experiences for the benefit of Éducation internationale’s clientele.

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Mochira has over 15 years of experience in providing support to immigrants and has taken a number of courses in mental health and aid relations. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications (human relations) and a master’s degree in the study of psychosocial practices, specializing in support for the integration of immigrants, students and refugees. The daughter of an immigrant, Mochira understands the specific reality of people who leave their country of origin, and she strives to ensure that everyone feels at home in Québec.

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A dual citizen of Canada and France who had spent her early years in Africa and travelled to almost 30 countries across the globe, Marie-Pier was certainly destined to be part of Éducation internationale’s team. She first completed her pre-university studies in foreign languages before obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Graphic communication, followed by graduate studies in International administration. In the same vein, she has acquired several years of experience in customer service, caregiving, analysis, financial service, and administration.

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Passionate about the communications sector, Audrey-Anne has a diploma in graphic design and took specialized training in public affairs with the Canadian Armed Forces. Having travelled to a dozen countries for athletic competitions, she has a strong interest in cross-cultural exchanges and in helping international students discover Québec during their studies.

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With a bachelor’s degree in English and intercultural studies of the Université de Sherbrooke, and a master’s in International studies of the Université de Montréal, Andréanne has always been keenly interested in other languages and cultures. Having participated in a study abroad program in Japan when she was 18 years old, and through her contacts with people of diverse cultures in the course of her studies, she perfectly understands the importance of individualised support when it has to do with embarking on temporary immigration processes which can be sometimes quite challenging. As part of the QMA team, she brings her academic knowledge and personal experience of the milieu to bear, in order to render quality services to future students and partners.

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Valéry is multilingual and passionate about travel, able to communicate with members and students in French, English, Spanish and Portuguese. She has studied languages ​​and college tourism and has nearly 8 years of experience in customer service in the field of tourism. Valéry is very familiar with Quebec and the international clientele, which is a considerable asset in her position.

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Amélie has a bilingual Diploma of Collegial Studies in tourism. She worked in this field for several years, dealing with multicultural clienteles around the world, before switching to the quality assurance and customer service sectors. She participated in a number of student exchanges during her academic career.

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After completing a graduate degree at the Conservatoire de musique de Québec and studying for a bachelor’s degree in teaching Spanish in secondary school, Diane worked for nearly 15 years with newcomers to Quebec City. As a result, she is very familiar with immigration issues. Passionate about world music and languages, she spends her free time learning guitar and Portuguese.

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Prior to joining Éducation internationale, Sonia served as an accounting technician, accounts receivable officer and assistant controller for various international clients. Her expertise is most valuable in providing support to international students by conducting comparative evaluations of studies and assisting with the financial aspects of enrolling for a study program in Québec.

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Mélanie Tremblay holds a master’s degree in International Development and Humanitarian Action Management as well as a multidisciplinary bachelor’s degree. Passionate about travels and cultural discoveries, she speaks several languages and has a lot of experience in customer service and catering.

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Caroline holds both a bachelor’s degree in language sciences and a certificate in teaching French as a second language. She formerly taught French to international students and tourists in Quebec City. Her love for travel, different cultures and language learning makes her so passionate about international students’ full integration and success in our lovely province.

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Having acquired proven experience in customer service, Sébastien is committed to good customer experience and endeavours to merge his professionalism with his empathy in serving international students who desire to pursue their study project in Quebec.