Board of Directors
One of the VMFRC’s success is its board of directors. Responsible for the health and sustainability of the organization, it relies on policies and regulations to carry out the mission of the MFRC and makes a clear distinction between governance and operational.
*English version available soon.
The Board of Directors of the Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre is looking for candidates from the military community:
*Civilian spouses of full-time members of the Canadian Forces
*Civilian parents of full-time members of the Canadian Forces
*Civilian adult children of full-time members of the Canadian Forces
Information 418 844-6060
Members of the Board of Directors
Julie Grandmaison
Chair of the Board, spouse and military
Ms. Grandmaison is a veteran. Her strong board experience and leadership contribute to the implementation of the VMFRC’s projects.
Valérie Bouillaut
Vice-Chair, civilian
Ms. Bouillaut has experience and skills in administration and management. General Manager in the retail business for nearly 30 years, she has been a Certified Professional Coach, Certified Corporate Trainer and Entrepreneur Mentor for over 3 years.
Bianca Lefebvre
Administratror, military spouse
With eight years of experience in the community sector as a special education educator and manager, she wishes to put her skills and time to work for the military community, in order to actively contribute to its outreach and development.
Claire Coucou
Administratror, military spouse
A military spouse and mother of two, she holds a certificate in human sciences. She is a volunteer and soccer coach. Having benefited from CRFMV services, she is well familiar with the realities of military families.
Claudia Morin
Treasurer, military spouse
She holds a multidisciplinary bachelor’s degree in social sciences and works as a data analyst for the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada. She volunteers with several organizations and aims to raise awareness of the center for military families living outside the base area. Aware of the importance of a support network during periods of absence, she is committed to helping the military community.
Émilie Voyer
Administrator, military spouse
military spouse, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from McGill University and an MBA in E-business. She leads the Strategic Solutions department at BCI.
Lydia Pelletier
Administratror, military spouse
An accountant by profession, she has strong expertise in financial management and analysis. As a military spouse and mother of a young daughter, she is particularly aware of the crucial role the military community plays in supporting military families throughout their journey
Nathalie Vallée
Administrator, civilian and veteran spouse
Madame Vallée est Vice-présidente – Communications corporatives chez Paradigme Stratégies. Forte d’un savoir-faire de plus de 20 ans en relations publiques et en communications institutionnelles, elle détient une profonde compréhension du paysage médiatique. Elle a aussi développé une connaissance fine de l’appareil gouvernemental et du développement régional.
Stéphanie Vachon
Administrator, military
Military meteorological technician for the past 8 years, Ms. Vachon often volunteers for various organizations that are close to her heart. She recognizes herself in the values the VMFRC promotes.
Marlène Daudelin-Trudeau
Administratror, military spouse
Marlène Daudelin-Trudeau, military spouse. She has been working in the healthcare field for 15 years. A volunteer with the MFRC, she enjoys getting involved in the community.
Pierre-Paul Pharand
Father of a service member
He has served on several boards of directors and has extensive experience in governance. Eager to contribute to the well-being of military families, he is now involved with the Board of Directors of the Valcartier MFRC.
Ex-officio members of the Board
Chaplain | Major Nicolas Rivard
Representative of the Chaplaincy
Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre
Lisa Kennedy
Executive Director
Ms. Kennedy has accumulated over 25 years of management experience in the municipal, federal, private and not-for-profit sectors, most recently as General Manager of the City of Neuville and also as Director of the Corporation de l’employabilité et du développement économique communautaire (CEDEC), among others. She has volunteered extensively for various causes close to her heart, and now brings her energy and caring leadership to the Centre.
Anne St-Gelais
Corporate Secretary
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