13 December 2021
Montreal, December 13, 2021 – Today the Quebec Court of Appeal dismissed ENvironnement JEUnesse’s appeal to overturn the Superior Court’s decision refusing to authorize its class […]
Matisse has a bachelor degree in environmental studies from the University of Sherbrooke and a rich and diverse background in social sciences, particularly in anthropology and First People studies.
Through her professional experiences and active involvement in social and environmental projects, she has gained experience in citizen mobilization, project coordination, event organization and carbon footprint assessments. Driven by her passion for nature conservation and biodiversity, she aims to promote social involvement and contribute to creating a more eco-conscious and sustainable society.
Matisse is thrilled to contribute to the mission of ENvironnement JEUnesse, where her role as environmental project manager leads her to support member institutions in their environmental initiatives.
Marianne Ferron (pronouns: she/her)
Partenariat jeunesse Coordinator
mferron@enjeu.qc.ca | 514-252-3016
Marianne has a special interest in community and entrepreneurial innovations that focus on environmental preservation, all while aiming to instill ecological awareness in young people. With this enthusiasm in mind, Marianne is excited to join the Environnement Jeunesse team. Her role is to support and empower young individuals, helping them acquire the skills they need to take action and embrace eco-friendly behaviors.
Stéphanie Pellerin (pronouns: she/her)
Educational Programs Coordinator
stephanie@enjeu.qc.ca | 514-252-3016 #226
Stephanie fortunately joined the environmental education movement after completing her Master’s degree in environmental sciences at UQAM. Loving to learn and exchange from people’s experiences and skills, it was the perfect field! She then chose to work for environmental organizations to raise awareness, and support citizens’ projects. Stephanie is passionate about urban nature and wishes to create cities where humans and nature are both welcome.
At ENvironnement JEUnesse, Stéphanie serves as an Educational Programs Coordinator.
Kathya Bérubé-Panneton (pronouns: she/her)
Program Support Officer
kathya@enjeu.qc.ca | 514-252-3016
During her college years, she was involved in her CEGEP’s Green Committee, the World Social Forum and various urban agriculture committees. It was as a young adult that she found a love for communicating and mobilizing change on a small scale. Passionate about the richness of our terroir and the abundance of our natural resources, she wants to protect her environment as much as possible for future generations to come.
With a professional background in change management, article writing, content creation, environmental awareness, project coordination, event organization and much more, Kathya joins the ENvironnement JEUnesse team as Program Support Officer.
She will guide you through her passion for ENvironnement JEUnesse, touching on issues such as environmental education, climate justice, sustainable mobility, waste management and responsible consumption.
Marianne Renauld Robitaille (pronouns: she/her)
Mobilization Project Manager
marianne@enjeu.qc.ca | 514-252-3016, ext. 223
Marianne holds a master’s degree in applied political studies and the environment from the Université de Sherbrooke. She is passionate about local and international climate action, and puts her analytical and scientific communication skills in action to empower her peers.
After working actively in her community for several years, Marianne has built a solid knowledge base of the main groups involved in fighting climate change, the socio-ecological transition and the protection of natural habitats. Marianne is also part of the 50 young Francophone climate activists initiative, which aims to better integrate science into political decision-making in the fight against climate change, a topic that is very important to her.
Marianne was also part of the 2020-2021 cohort of young environmental leaders at ENvironnement JEUnesse and is thrilled to have joined the team as an advocate for political action and greater climate justice.
Caroline Hervochon (pronouns: she/her)
Communications Coordinator
caroline@enjeu.qc.ca | 514-252-3016
Holding a Master’s degree in cultural activities administration, Caroline has worked for several years at the intersection of culture, digital arts, social, and education in France and in Canada. Her eclectic background led her to add multiple strings to her bow. She has also been able to use her creativity for innovative and meaningful projects.
Sensitive to social issues, Caroline has worked with diverse groups. She has participated, among others, in the development of projects in schools and social inclusion projects. In the actions she implements, she cares to develop a playful and educational approach to conveying and popularizing information, as well as to raising awareness.
Committed and open to the world, Caroline cares about creating bonds, making minds move, and supporting the development of eco-citizenship. In January 2023, she joined ENvironnement JEUnesse’s team as communications coordinator, with the urge to bring forward the voices of civic engagement and to generate collective action.
Sarah Lutz (pronouns: she/her)
Executive Director
sarah@enjeu.qc.ca | 514-252-3016, ext. 228
Sarah has extensive project management experience. She gained a deep understanding of schools and the challenges they face while developing educational activities and programs for Culture pour tous. Among other accomplishments, she participated in launching Hémisphères, a network of elementary and secondary schools that integrate culture into their daily routine.
Trained in set and event design, she uses her creativity to ensure continuity between existing initiatives and to bring new ideas to life. More than anything, Sarah is a team player who loves working with others to develop innovative projects.
Driven by her desire to help young people fulfill their potential, Sarah is delighted to join the ENvironnement JEUnesse team as the Executive Director.