
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.
Gabrielle Bergeron
International Mobility Advisor
Gabrielle Bergeron
International Mobility Advisor
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.
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
Communication and Marketing Advisor
Manon Ménard
Communication and Marketing Advisor
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Richard Porto
Social Media Manager
Richard Porto
Social Media Manager
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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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.
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.
Laureen Cerdan
International Mobility Administrative Assistant
Laureen Cerdan
International Mobility Administrative Assistant
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Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Dora Dombi
International Mobility Administrative Assistant
Dora Dombi
International Mobility Administrative Assistant
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Marie-Eve Dubé
Administrative Assistant
Marie-Eve Dubé
Administrative Assistant
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Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Adeline Durand
International Mobility Administrative Assistant
Adeline Durand
International Mobility Administrative Assistant
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Anne Morissette
International Mobility Administrative Assistant
Anne Morissette
International Mobility Administrative Assistant
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Lilian Strossi dos Santos
International Mobility Administrative Assistant
Lilian Strossi dos Santos
International Mobility Administrative Assistant
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Kathy Allard
International Mobility Agent
Kathy Allard
International Mobility Agent
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Marie-Hélène Baillargeon
International Mobility Agent
Marie-Hélène Baillargeon
International Mobility Agent
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Catherine Beausoleil Plante
International Mobility Agent
Catherine Beausoleil Plante
International Mobility Agent
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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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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Anne-Marie D'Amours
International Mobility Agent
Anne-Marie D'Amours
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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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.
Camille Salvas
International Mobility Agent
Camille Salvas
International Mobility Agent
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Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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Marie-Emmanuelle Santos
International Mobility Agent
Marie-Emmanuelle Santos
International Mobility Agent
Languages spoken
Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale
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