
Lysiane van der Knaap
Director General
Lysiane van der Knaap
Director General
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
Director General of Éducation internationale since February 2022, Ms. van der Knaap has been working for the Cooperative since 2012. She started out as Project Manager and in 2018 was promoted to Director of International Development. During her career at Éducation internationale, through several strategic partnerships, Ms. van der Knaap has had an important role in the growth of the Cooperative’s business and its ability to fulfill its mission. Before arriving at Éducation internationale, she actively contributed to the achievement of project results in the fields of economic development, corporate social responsibility and gender equality within organizations dedicated to international solidarity and social justice. She worked, among others, for SACO-CESO, Oxfam America and Oxfam International in development projects and international cooperation. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from McGill University, and a Master’s degree in International Relations, development concentration, from Laval University. Her professional and personal background brought her to live in Thailand, Honduras, the United-States, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Geoffroy Bouchard
International Mobility Director
Geoffroy Bouchard
International Mobility Director
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
Pierre Bégin
International Mobility Advisor
Pierre Bégin
International Mobility Advisor
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
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.
Odile René
International Mobility Advisor
Odile René
International Mobility Advisor
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
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.
Manon Ménard
Conseillère en communication et marketing
Manon Ménard
Conseillère en communication et marketing
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
Michèle Kervarec
Project Manager for the Promotion of Studies in Québec
Michèle Kervarec
Project Manager for the Promotion of Studies in Québec
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
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.
Richard Porto
Social Media Manager
Richard Porto
Social Media Manager
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
Segun Afolabi
International Mobility Agent
Segun Afolabi
International Mobility Agent
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
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.
Marie-Hélène Baillargeon
International Mobility Agent
Marie-Hélène Baillargeon
International Mobility Agent
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Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Gabrielle Bergeron
International Mobility Agent
Gabrielle Bergeron
International Mobility Agent
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
Passionnée par les diverses cultures et ce qu’elles ont à nous apporter, je me suis spécialisée au cours de mes études plus précisément en développement international. Je suis également passionnée de sports extérieurs, de littérature et de bonne cuisine.
Cathya Busque St-Hilaire
International Mobility Agent
Cathya Busque St-Hilaire
International Mobility Agent
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Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Mireille Lamontagne
International Mobility Agent
Mireille Lamontagne
International Mobility Agent
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Karine Lapuyade
International mobility agent
Karine Lapuyade
International mobility agent
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Anne-Marie D'Amours
Agente à la mobilité internationale
Anne-Marie D'Amours
Agente à la mobilité internationale
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
Amélie O'Neill-Grenier
International Mobility Agent
Amélie O'Neill-Grenier
International Mobility Agent
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
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.
Diane Plourde
International Mobility Agent
Diane Plourde
International Mobility Agent
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
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.
Marie-Emmanuelle Santos
International Mobility Agent
Marie-Emmanuelle Santos
International Mobility Agent
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Sonia Savard
Accounting Technician QMA
Sonia Savard
Accounting Technician QMA
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
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.
Dora Dombi
Administrative Assistant
Dora Dombi
Administrative Assistant
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Adeline Durand
Administrative Assistant for International Mobility
Adeline Durand
Administrative Assistant for International Mobility
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Sébastien Marcoux-Ouellet
Administrative Assistant for International Mobility
Sébastien Marcoux-Ouellet
Administrative Assistant for International Mobility
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
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.
Camille Salvas
Administrative Assistant
Camille Salvas
Administrative Assistant
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Yannis Ben Brahim
Communication Agent
Yannis Ben Brahim
Communication Agent
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
BIOGRAPHY
An avid sportsman with a passion for content and new modes of communication, Yannis holds a degree in digital communication and a specialization in media strategy. Originally from the Paris region, his years of experience in the field of communication are now put to good use for international students wishing to discover Quebec.
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